With an eye toward re-opening recreational oyster harvesting in Northeast Florida, the Marine Science Research Institute, Department of Geography and the Environment, and the School of Aviation have launched a crowdfunding project with Experiment.com aimed at using drones …
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President Cost champions ‘positive intent’ at induction to First Coast Business Hall of Fame
In some ways, it’s not the first line to the chorus of one of JU President Tim Cost’s favorite songs that fully captures his positive spirit. “It’s a beautiful day,“ from U2’s Beautiful Day, certainly comes close. But it’s …
Read More »President Tim Cost to be inducted into prestigious First Coast Business Hall of Fame
The First Coast Business Hall of Fame, whose roster includes such iconic local names as Alexander Brest, Preston Haskell, Tom Petway, Peter Rummell, Jay Stein and Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver, is welcoming a new member: Tim Cost.…
Read More »Brumos Circle of Excellence students gain a window into an industry with visit to Haskell
Brumos Circle of Excellence students recently got an inside view of design-build industry leader Haskell when they visited with executives at the Jacksonville company’s downtown offices. John Paul Saenz, Industrial Group President, and Don Baldwin, Senior VP/Chief Marketing and …
Read More »DCOB welcomes new experienced faculty members in Finance, Entrepreneurism
The Davis College of Business welcomes two new full-time faculty members this fall. Dr. Shu Nu “Daphne” Wang joins the DCOB to add to the esteemed faculty in Accounting, Economics & Finance department, while Dr. James E. “Jim” Farah begins …
Read More »DCOB approves more flexible FLEX MBA program
To meet rising demand from working professionals who seek higher degree of education, the Davis College of Business is creating a more flexible part-time FLEX Master of Business Administration program.
Starting in fall 2016, nighttime FLEX MBA students can expect …
Read More »Executive MBA expands with Southeast’s first Consumer Goods and Services Marketing specialty
The Executive Master of Business Administration program in the Davis College of Business is expanding to offer the Southeast’s first Consumer Goods and Services concentration, in response to growing demand in the region for specialized executive education in consumer packaged …
Read More »National NROTC conference at JU Oct. 15-17; Commander of Naval Service Training Command to speak
Dozens of top-level higher education officials will be in Jacksonville touring JU and surrounding Navy bases Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 15-17, as the University hosts the 2015 annual national meeting of the Association of NROTC Colleges and Universities.
Officials from …
Read More »Will Weatherford ’02 honored for achievements with naming of Weatherford Hall
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 …
Read More »Learn about Queen Iffat’s influence on Saudi Arabia at talk by foreign affairs expert Dr. Joseph Kechichian Oct. 19
Foreign affairs expert Dr. Joseph Kechichian will discuss his new book “Iffat Al Thunayan,” about the life and influence of the late King Faisal’s wife and her legacy on Saudi Arabian politics, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, …
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