“We believe we exist to help others.” These words, spoken by Jacksonville University President Tim Cost, are the heart, soul and purpose of the university’s Charter Day festivities. Charter Day, which commemorates the signing of the university’s charter on April …
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Jacksonville University Celebrates Most Successful Collective Giving Campaign
Jacksonville University is celebrating the success of Dolphin Dash, its annual giving challenge. Last week, in just five days, from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, 6,397 Dolphins from around the world came together to Give Forward and invest more than $2,400,000…
Read More »Whole Lot of Cheddar for Davis College Alumni
When two college sweethearts decide to rebrand a family cheese plant and diversify the market, the result is a whole lot of cheddar made with a whole lot of love.
Kevin Lussier, Class of 2016, and wife, Shelby Lussier, Class …
Read More »Black Alumni Network Endows Scholarship During Dolphin Dash
The Black Alumni Network may be Jacksonville University’s newest alumni affinity group, founded in 2020, but they have already created momentous waves of progress at their alma mater.
Motivated by a desire to help deserving minority students, as well …
Read More »Greg Nelson: A Dolphin Remembered
There must have been something in the sauce the year that Jacksonville University advanced to the 1970 NCAA Championship game. A rag-tag team of players from different backgrounds formed unbreakable bonds with one another and their school. Greg Nelson was …
Read More »Passion for Life: A Black History Month Portrait of Dr. Marvin Wells
It was 1969 – the final year of a decade marked by tragedy and riddled with change. Nixon was president, the country was embroiled in Vietnam, Woodstock invaded Max Yasgur’s dairy farm, and civil rights set the stage for what …
Read More »Great Gift Ideas from Alumni-Owned Businesses
Jacksonville University alumni are hardworking individuals who continue to make waves and serve their communities long after they graduate. With the holidays upon us, be sure to check out the following alumni-owned businesses for all of your last-minute gift needs!…
Read More »New Palm Coast Location Gets Green Light
Jacksonville University President Tim Cost and Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland announced today, Dec. 15, 2020, that Jacksonville University is partnering with the City of Palm Coast, Fla., to build a Palm Coast location and bring in-demand healthcare graduate …
Read More »Andy Moran: A Friend for Life
When the story of a life is told, patterns frequently emerge, a portrait of what meant so much to the person who passed. How did they spend their time? What did they accomplish on their journey? Where did they go …
Read More »Stein College Names 2020 Honored Alumni
Since 2017, the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts has annually chosen a new class of honored alumni. Honorees are selected each year by Stein College faculty for their outstanding contributions to the fine arts, and this year is …
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