Ground has been broken, and clearing has begun for Jacksonville University’s new basketball performance center. The center, currently scheduled to open in time for the 2021-2022 season, will be the future home of the JU men’s and women’s basketball teams, …
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Farewell to an admired colleague and friend
It is with a heavy heart that Jacksonville University announces the passing of an educator who inspired hundreds of students and colleagues on our campus throughout her life and career — Dr. Marilyn Repsher. She was 90 years old.
A …
Read More »Marine Science students engineer homemade ocean ‘drifters’
The phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is being put to the test by students in Jacksonville, and scientists are reaping the benefits.
Jacksonville University Professor Jeremy Stalker created an inexpensive and effective method for studying ocean currents …
Read More »Meet the Black Alumni Network Executive Committee
This year Jacksonville University’s Office of Alumni Engagement announced their newest alumni affinity group – the Black Alumni Network, which was created to empower, connect, support, and celebrate JU’s Black community.
The group works to create networking opportunities for Black …
Read More »Nursing alum named CXO of health tech company
Early in his nursing career, Ashley Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACSM-HFS ’06 began to notice a trend that would change the trajectory of his healthcare profession.
“As a nurse working in the ER, ICU [intensive care unit], and CCU [critical care …
Read More »JU, SkillStorm partner to train tech talent at downtown campus
Jacksonville University and SkillStorm, a tech talent accelerator that hires, trains, certifies and deploys IT talent, are joining forces to build an extensive pipeline of technology talent for Jacksonville. The partnership will provide customized training to meet the specific …
Read More »JU Partners with Availity to Address Nation’s Largest Primary Care Shortage
More than 6 million Floridians live in areas where there is a shortage of primary care physicians, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. That makes Florida last in the nation in access to primary care.
To address that …
Read More »Jacksonville University celebrates back-to-back years of highest rankings in school history
For the second year in a row, Jacksonville University secured its place among the top 30 regional schools on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Colleges, a prestigious annual ranking of the best colleges and universities throughout …
Read More »Re-imagining tradition: Homecoming becomes virtual spirit week
Since the first homecoming celebration in 1951, the tradition of Homecoming & Family Weekend at Jacksonville University has evolved and expanded – but it has always been about coming together as a Dolphin family.
This academic year looks very different …
Read More »New video series offers glimpse of campus life amid pandemic
This fall there’s considerably more anxiety for college students and their families, as universities all over the country work to maintain a safe living and learning environment on their campuses.
To help ease some of that stress, Jacksonville University leaders …
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