The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute finishes an extraordinary year of progress in 2015, with substantive political debates, a much-cited inaugural GOP primary poll, important lectures, the conferring of the first MPP degrees in the history of Florida, and more. …
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JU legend Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne to set record with keynote to graduates at Fall 2015 Commencement Dec. 12
Jacksonville University will bestow degrees on nearly 400 students on Saturday, Dec. 12, one of the largest graduating classes ever for a Fall Commencement at the University.
Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne, Past President and Chancellor Emerita of Jacksonville University, will …
Read More »JU Orchestra Holiday Concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 features classics and pops
The Jacksonville University Orchestra will perform a program of holiday favorites at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in Terry Concert Hall on the JU campus.
Included on the concert will be classics such as JS Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s …
Read More »Grant awarded to Healthcare Sciences Dean Christine Sapienza will support online Parkinson’s caregiver education
Dr. Christine Sapienza, Dean of Jacksonville University’s Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences, has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Joy McCann Foundation to help develop online patient and caregiver interactive guides to protect airway function in Parkinson’s …
Read More »RIVER LIFE: Flatness is part of what makes the St. Johns River unique
As I have written in this column many times, the St. Johns River is a fascinating place with many twists and turns, both physically and biologically. The unique nature of the river is driven by its flatness.
The St. Johns
EPIC’s ‘Collaborate JU’ harnesses interdisciplinary learning to prepare students for real world
Strong mix of Davis College of Business students honored on 2015 Top 40 Talent list
From Sport Business majors gaining coveted internships with the Jacksonville Jaguars to Aviation Management students setting up foreign exchange programs for JU in Taipei to Consumer Goods & Services Marketing MBA candidates breaking gender barriers in the supply chain industry, …
Read More »Faculty and student research using drones to study oyster beds gets off the ground at crowdfunder Experiment.com
With an eye toward re-opening recreational oyster harvesting in Northeast Florida, the Marine Science Research Institute, Department of Geography and the Environment, and the School of Aviation have launched a crowdfunding project with Experiment.com aimed at using drones …
Read More »President Cost champions ‘positive intent’ at induction to First Coast Business Hall of Fame
In some ways, it’s not the first line to the chorus of one of JU President Tim Cost’s favorite songs that fully captures his positive spirit. “It’s a beautiful day,“ from U2’s Beautiful Day, certainly comes close. But it’s …
Read More »Get ready for the Senior Choreography Concert Nov. 19-21!
What: Jacksonville University Senior Choreography Concert
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21
Where: Swisher Theater
Details: The Senior Choreography Concert features dozens of Jacksonville University dancers participating in the performances. The graduating Seniors from the dance program will present their …
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