Responding to a changing healthcare industry demanding data expertise, JU’s colleges of Health Sciences and Business have collaborated to create the first health informatics master’s degree in the region, to prepare graduates for the workforce with the most relevant skills …
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Beta Gamma Sigma chapter inducts 53 new members
The Jacksonville University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), an international business honor society, has inducted 53 new members to its chapter, including 14 undergraduate and 37 graduate students and two faculty members.
The chapter was also awarded an …
Read More »Artwork in multiple media on display at JU Senior Thesis Exhibit March 26-April 25
The College of Fine Arts at Jacksonville University is pleased to announce the 2015 Senior Thesis Exhibition, highlighting outstanding artwork in multiple media by 18 seniors graduating April 25.
An opening reception for these students celebrating their artwork and scholarship …
Read More »Rep. Mia Jones, Prof. Tammy Ryan and senior Ally Capriotti honored as JU Women of the Year
When we support each other, incredible things can happen, no matter our different viewpoints or different backgrounds.
That was part of the keynote message of Florida Rep. Mia Jones, D-Jacksonville, recipient of the Community Woman of the Year award at …
Read More »JU becomes first U.S. partner with Petroleum Technology Development Fund to educate Nigerian students
Jacksonville University is the first U.S. partner in a program with Nigeria’s Petroleum Technology Development Fund to educate its country’s top young scholars in STEM-related fields, signaling a dynamic move to intensify the University’s global reach in higher education.
Read More »Here’s an idea: Dolphin Pitch sparks student entrepreneurs
Jacksonville University students demonstrated the great entrepreneurial process during the second annual “Dolphin Pitch” event presented by the Davis Entrepreneurs Organization (DEO). This event included students across seven academic disciplines. Each student pitched his or her business and product …
Read More »Tough decisions, listening can pay off, Trustee Mark Frisch tells business students
Note: This article was written by Sam Helms and Michael Charrie, Jacksonville University Davis College of Business students and Brumos Circle of Excellence members.
Students, faculty, administrators and JU President Tim Cost recently heard key advice on building your brand …
Read More »FIT LIFE: Is Daylight Saving bad for your health?
In less than a week we will be “springing” our clocks ahead by one hour. It’s that time of year when we “lose” an hour of sleep – which most of us dread. In return, we “gain” an hour of …
Read More »ALA names sociologist Nathan Rousseau’s “Society Explained” one of Top 25 academic books of 2014
JU sociologist Nathan Rousseau’s book “Society Explained” is in grand company: It’s been named one of the Top 25 academic books of 2014, out of about 7,000 reviewed by the American Library Association.
The ALA’s editors critique titles for the …
Read More »RIVER LIFE: The St. Johns wants something from us
The St. Johns River is unique and special and contributes in so many ways to the quality of life we enjoy in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville owes its very existence to the St. Johns. But, as I have said many times, …
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