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JU joins 87 Universities across the U.S. in Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge

August 19, 2016 Comments Off on JU joins 87 Universities across the U.S. in Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge

Going green is one thing. Going out into the green is another – and maybe even more important.

Getting people to engage with the environment around them is the main goal of Jacksonville University’s Outing Club, and now it’s …

WELL-TRAVELED: Yes, Rio really is that beautiful

August 18, 2016 Comments Off on WELL-TRAVELED: Yes, Rio really is that beautiful

Rio de Janeiro has been in the news for months leading up to the Olympic Games, and it hasn’t been good: the Zika virus, political unrest, ouster of the president, security issues, an uncertain economy and questions about the city’s …

Public Policy Institute, WJXT to co-host debates in races for State Attorney, two U.S. House seats

August 4, 2016 Comments Off on Public Policy Institute, WJXT to co-host debates in races for State Attorney, two U.S. House seats

The Public Policy Institute and WJXT Channel 4, The Local Station, will co-host debates (#JUdebates) Aug. 16-18 among candidates for State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, U.S. Representative for Florida Congressional District 4 and U.S. Representative for Congressional District …

Contemporary works by Visual Arts masters students on display in Alexander Brest Gallery Aug. 3-24

July 28, 2016 Comments Off on Contemporary works by Visual Arts masters students on display in Alexander Brest Gallery Aug. 3-24

The works of five contemporary artists in the Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts program at Jacksonville University will be on display Aug. 3-24 in the Alexander Brest Gallery on campus, with an opening reception for the MFA program …

WELL-TRAVELED: Guided vacation or independent travel? It depends on the destination

June 21, 2016 Comments Off on WELL-TRAVELED: Guided vacation or independent travel? It depends on the destination

The summer travel season is upon us and as one considers travel plans within the next few months or later, many seniors may wonder whether to join an escorted tour domestically or abroad, or to travel independently. Both options have

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Fine Arts Dean Dr. Henry Rinne rekindles the flame with new documentary on barrier-breaking jazz great Alphonso Trent

June 14, 2016 Comments Off on Fine Arts Dean Dr. Henry Rinne rekindles the flame with new documentary on barrier-breaking jazz great Alphonso Trent

When he first dropped the needle on the vinyl more than three decades ago, Dr. Henry Rinne thought he was hearing the sophisticated jazz arrangements and rhythms of Duke Ellington. Or Count Basie. Or some other Big Band giant out …

2016 Innovators in Education Awards honor those who inspire outstanding K-12 student outcomes

May 6, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Innovators in Education Awards honor those who inspire outstanding K-12 student outcomes

Celebrating the most inspiring and creative minds helping K-12 students in Northeast Florida, Jacksonville University and the Jacksonville Business Journal bestowed the annual Innovators in Education Awards at a luncheon on campus Thursday, May 5, featuring a keynote by JU …

Case study project in Scotland to highlight international business education

April 27, 2016 Comments Off on Case study project in Scotland to highlight international business education

A dozen Davis College of Business international business students will explore differences between Scottish and U.S. business cultures in a case study project in May that will partner them with local business in the U.K. country.

The trip is part …

Florida should be seen as a gateway to success and innovation, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam tells JU PPI board

April 22, 2016 Comments Off on Florida should be seen as a gateway to success and innovation, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam tells JU PPI board

Issues key to making Florida a player in the global job market – economics, water, education and healthcare – were the focus of an address by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam when he visited with Jacksonville University’s Public Policy …

JU Choirs to tour Italy in May, including singing Mass at the Vatican

April 20, 2016 Comments Off on JU Choirs to tour Italy in May, including singing Mass at the Vatican

The passports have arrived, the voices are in tune and the excitement is building for 25 Jacksonville University choral students and choral alumni who will perform in some of Italy’s most renowned venues on an upcoming concert tour – including …