Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony awards winner and Academy Award nominee Bryan Cranston took the Florida Forum stage Jan. 28 and Jacksonville University (JU) President Tim Cost was at his side. The enthusiastic, jam-packed crowd gathered to support Wolfson Children’s …
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WAVE Magazine’s University Highlights from 2018
WAVE Magazine and Jacksonville University (JU) recount some of the most exciting, moving, positive, innovative, and unforgettable moments of 2018.
Five ASPIRE Investment Projects that Show Us the Future of Jacksonville University From its 2012 inception, the comprehensive ASPIRE Campaign …
Read More »Photographer, Educator, Professional Ballerina & JU MFA Student Marcia Brito Wows MOSH Guests
Jacksonville University student Marcia Brito currently has an exhibit at the Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History (MOSH) with this week’s closing reception for “The Photographic Abstractions” on Friday, January 11, 2019, from 6 to 8 pm.
The main concept …
Read More »WAVE Magazine’s 2018 Unforgettable JU
WAVE Magazine and Jacksonville University (JU) celebrate members of the JU community who helped make 2018 a year to remember.
Senior Misha Chalkley Becomes First Female JU NROTC Midshipman to Earn Elite Submarine Warfare Officer Assignment It won’t be long …
Read More »Jacksonville University Announces Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts
On Fri., Dec. 7, Jacksonville University (JU) announced the naming of the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts in recognition of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar gift, among the largest investments in the University’s 84-year history, from alumnus Linda Berry Stein …
Read More »JU Marine Science Pioneer Award Honoree, OCEARCH Founder Chris Fischer
Now, in its tenth year, the world-renown ocean research organization OCEARCH has completed a cumulative 33 expeditions, collaborated with a total 174 scientists, facilitated the capture and release of more than 300 sharks, and has been the subject of countless …
Read More »Olympian Visit: Farrah Hall on JU Waterfront
The first week in October marked Olympian Farrah Hall’s second visit to Jacksonville University (JU).
She says, “The story behind me coming to the University is interesting. Dr. Steven Davis, who is very enthusiastic about building a windsurfing and watersports …
Read More »Successful Conclusion of ASPIRE Sparks New Beginning for Jacksonville University
“There is a revolution going on at Jacksonville University,” said Melanie Cost Young, “and you are the avant-garde.”
The ASPIRE Campaign Celebration on September 25 honoring leadership donors and volunteers featured students from across the University and project collaborations that …
Read More »Selfless Service to Students: Chuck and Cami Wodehouse
He was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, in the same hospital as Bruce Springsteen. Not only that, he attended the same high school as another rock-and-roller, Huey Lewis. Laughing, he said, “Other than my beautiful wife, those are my …
Read More »Pride in Giving: A Conversation with Cynthia Barquist Chomiak ’83 and H. Martin Chomiak ’81/’84
Lifelong volunteers and philanthropists, Cynthia “Cindy” ’83 and H. Martin “Marty” Chomiak ’81/’84 know the tremendous impact one small contribution can make. Having spent their lives living around the country and the world, the Chomiaks have remained steadfast to the …
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