Hundreds of friends and dignitaries looked on Friday, Oct. 9, as JU dedicated one of its residence halls to an alumnus whose support of JU has vastly enhanced the educational experience for his alma mater’s students, now and for decades …
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River House Run/Walk 5K Oct. 10 helps kick off Homecoming and JU “Exercise is Medicine” initiative
A fun, high-energy kickoff to JU Homecoming & Family Weekend is in store Oct. 10, with the first JU River House Run/Walk 5K.
(Price increases midnight Friday, Oct. 2! See details below and here.)
The path winds through the …
Read More »‘A milestone in our long partnership’ – Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences celebrated
Jacksonville University’s award-winning health education programs are now officially housed in the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences, after a naming celebration Monday, Sept. 21, attended by hundreds of students, faculty, healthcare professionals and civic leaders.
“This is a …
Read More »Apollo astronaut David Scott to new freshmen: JU offers you a ‘wonderful opportunity’
A state-of-the-art residence hall, inviting study spaces, cutting-edge academic programs, a completely updated fitness center, new labs, the U.S.’s leading food-service provider added to the JU team — and some words of wisdom from an Apollo moonwalker. Not a bad …
Read More »Cause for celebration: New year, new home for the Class of 2019 as move-in begins
Resident Assistant Ques’tavia “Peaches” Bradshaw popped her head into a room, just as she had been doing all morning Friday, Aug. 21, helping freshmen as they moved onto the second floor of the brand new 274-bed North Hall.
“Now, if …
Read More »Move-in Weekend at JU is almost here!
Excitement is building as students from all over Florida, the country and the world prepare to descend on Jacksonville University this weekend for the start of the 2015-16 academic year.
The new freshman class alone boasts students from 30 states, …
Read More »JU committed to EPIC program despite state budget setback
Jacksonville University is fully committed to continuing its growth and investment in STEM, health sciences and aviation programs with the support of our business leaders and partner employers across the region. While we are disappointed by Governor Rick Scott’s decision …
Read More »Hundreds to help Arlington on Charter Day of Service April 16
Jacksonville University, already helping lead an effort with the city to improve its surrounding community with the Renew Arlington project, will hold a major Charter Day of Service (#JUGives) April 16 in recognition of its 81st anniversary, with more …
Read More »JU playing pivotal role in Renew Arlington initiative
Building on major new investments by Jacksonville University, Mayor Alvin Brown was joined Wednesday, Feb. 11, by City Council members and JU President Tim Cost to announce that the City’s Renew Jax initiative will expand to the Arlington area. Launched …
Read More »New sports pavilion is a hit with softball team
Thanks to the generosity of Board Trustee and ASPIRE Committee Member Mark Frisch and wife Meredith Chartrand Frisch, JU’s softball team now trains in a new hitting and fielding pavilion. The 7,000 square foot training ground includes three retractable Burbank …
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