Leading national security expert Dr. Michael Desch will discuss foreign policy and the impact of Donald Trump in the fifth annual Hesburgh Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in the Davis College of Business, presented by the JU Public …
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College sailing’s coolest team now among its finest
They’re the coolest and youngest team in collegiate sailing, and now they’re among the most elite.
The upstart Jacksonville University Varsity Sailing Team has cracked the Sailing World College Rankings for the first time, with its Co-ed Team coming in …
Read More »More recovery specialists on the way for region with major $447,150 training grant to School of Applied Health Sciences
More peer recovery specialists will be available for underserved areas as JU’s School of Applied Health Sciences and Nathan M. Bisk Center for Professional Studies enhance a pioneering training program with a major $447,150 subcontract awarded through a federal grant …
Read More »A patient-centered approach to the U.S. drug epidemic to be discussed by top experts Nov. 14
A major seminar at Jacksonville University Nov. 14 will gather the region’s top substance abuse experts to describe outreach, prevention and treatment for those affected by the cascading U.S. drug epidemic, including U.S. veterans.
The 3½-hour event is supported by …
Read More »Physics and Photo students make formidable team in region’s Physics Photo Contest
The UNF Physics Photo Contest is open, and Jacksonville University students are looking to dominate again.
Students from all over the Jacksonville area can enter, and last year, JU students won first and second prize. They are again hoping to …
Read More »Historian and activist Aviva Chomsky to speak on immigration Nov. 2
In a timely lecture, celebrated historian, activist and Latin America specialist Aviva Chomsky will give a talk on immigration issues at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in Gooding Auditorium.
Chomsky, professor of history and coordinator of Latin American studies at …
Read More »Fine Arts challenges a septic system with “Urinetown, The Musical” Oct. 26-29
No. 1, it’s swirling with heavy topics. No. 2, it’s flush with great humor.
It’s “Urinetown: The Musical,” the Tony Award-winning production being presented Oct. 26-29 in Swisher Theater by the Jacksonville University College of Fine Arts.
Read More »Barrera, Tuohy, Grey honored as 2017 JU Distinguished Alumni
Standouts in aviation, military and entrepreneurial endeavors are recipients of this year’s prestigious Distinguished Alumni awards for 2017.
Honored at halftime of this year’s Homecoming football game as “Distinguished Alumni of Excellence Class of 2017” was Kelly Barrera ’86, while …
Read More »Military and Veterans Appreciation Day Saturday at Milne Field honors those who serve
The Dolphins’ match-up against San Diego at noon this Saturday, Oct. 21, is dedicated to the soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and their families of the Jacksonville University military community.
Military and Veterans Appreciation Day is a JU tradition, …
Read More »UPDATE: More School of Aviation students now eligible for important certification after FAA grants JU petition
IMPORTANT UPDATE SINCE THIS STORY WAS FIRST FILED: Originally, graduates of the JU School of Aviation beginning last year could be eligible for the Restricted Air Transport Pilot Certificate (R-ATP) with 1,000 hours of flight time. This did not cover …
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