This year, as athletes around the world train for gold medals in Tokyo, a new competition has emerged. Originating on the five-acre island of Tobacco Caye in the middle of the Belize Barrier Reef, the Coconut Olympics has left its …
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Telehealth Robots Introduced into Nursing Education
There are now sleek, high-tech teaching tools rolling around the Simulation Training and Applied Research (STAR) Center at Jacksonville University’s Keigwin School of Nursing.
This summer, with the help of EPIC funding, nursing faculty introduced two telepresence robots into the …
Read More »DBA in Healthcare Leadership Answers Need for Qualified Administrators
As Jacksonville University continues to expand the learning and career opportunities afforded by its interdisciplinary approach to academic programming, it is pleased to announce the creation of a doctorate-level degree track designed for aspiring healthcare leaders. The Doctor of Business …
Read More »Speech-Language Pathology: A Program on the Rise
A king who stammers? That simply can’t be. How can he possibly be taken seriously? How can he lead?
These were the sentiments at the time of King George VI as portrayed in “The Kings Speech.” It took the dedication …
Read More »New Psych Lab to Open This Fall
As the scientific study of mind and behavior, psychology is a field of immense application, and this fall, Jacksonville University will open the doors to a new psychology lab. Located in the Gooding Building, the lab is making a comeback …
Read More »New Look for 2021 Commencement
Jacksonville University is pleased to announce its plans and invited speakers for its 2021 Commencement ceremonies. For the first time in the school’s 87-year history, each of its four colleges will hold its own ceremony. This will allow the university …
Read More »New Master of Science in Medical Sciences Addresses Physician Shortage
Jacksonville University, northeast Florida’s preeminent private university, has launched a one-year master’s program uniquely designed for students from diverse backgrounds who wish to pursue careers in healthcare.
The Master of Science in Medical Sciences program, in partnership with Tiber Health, …
Read More »Jacksonville University Launches Zimmerman Scholars Program
Jacksonville University is pleased to announce the creation of the Zimmerman Scholars Program. Made possible by a gift from the Zimmerman Family Foundation Inc., the program is a first-of-its-kind venture for the university and pairs scholarship recipients with world-class …
Read More »Jacksonville University Introduces Master of Science in Aviation Leadership
Building upon 35 years of collegiate aviation experience, Jacksonville University has introduced its first aviation graduate degree. The Master of Science in aviation leadership launched this semester and is already gaining traction with existing and incoming students. The degree is …
Read More »UpSkill Institute: A Modern Educational Model
According to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor, in the early months of the pandemic, the nation’s unemployment rate reached its highest level since the Great Depression, skyrocketing to 14.7 percent in April of 2020, more than tripling …
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