As the moderators pepper Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump with questions this fall in their historic presidential debates, Adam Keller will be watching with much more interest than the casual observer. That’s because the JU Student Alliance President may have …
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Public Policy Institute welcomes Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Bill Weld for “Jacksonville Town Hall” Thursday
Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld will take questions from the public Thursday, Sept. 22, in a “Jacksonville Town Hall” (#JUvotes) hosted by the JU Public Policy Institute. PPI master’s students will also engage in …
Read More »Unrivaled: debates hosted by Public Policy Institute and WJXT were historic in scope
Look up the word debate online and you’ll find a number of definitions that offer a variation on the same theme: disagreement.
“A discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something.” “A contention by words or arguments.” …
Read More »Elite company: President Cost’s appointment to NCAA Board offers a dynamic chance to help guide college athletics’ future
With a seat at the NCAA’s top governance table, President Tim Cost has earned a prestigious spot that gives him the ability to help steer a nonprofit entity regulating nearly 1,300 educational institutions and helping nearly half a million student-athletes …
Read More »Experiential Learning study abroad program changing lives of students
One of the most rewarding experiences professors collect is to watch students expand their horizons and growth. Through the Experiential Learning program several students participated in life changing adventures during recently completed study travels abroad.
“It’s one of the joys …
Read More »Ninth Annual River Report shows mixed results for St. Johns River’s health
With nitrogen levels down and grass beds coming back, but salinity up and algae blooms a vexing problem, the ninth annual State of the River Report on the lower St. Johns River Basin offers mixed results that suggest continued monitoring …
Read More »A new Starbucks brings ‘the A package’ atmosphere for students to take a break in the Kinne University Center
The wrapping is off the cushy furniture, the baristas are pouring shots of espresso and the bacon-egg-cheese croissants are hot and ready. The new full-service Starbucks in the Kinne University Center, one of only two on small college campuses in …
Read More »One of strongest freshman classes in JU history greeted by strong investment in progress
One of the strongest incoming classes in Jacksonville University history is being greeted by one of the strongest eras of investment in academic excellence, innovation and community involvement in the school’s history.
An active summer of planning and continued enhancement …
Read More »RIVER LIFE: Oxygen isn’t as prevalent for river life as it is for you and me
While we can discuss the impact of such things as temperature and salinity on river life, the most critical component is oxygen. It is the one essential element that must be available for almost all living things to exist. And …
Read More »Leadership upgrades bring new structure for JU; Horner named Senior Vice President of University and Academic Affairs
Upgrades to its leadership have prompted a new administrative structure at Jacksonville University, including naming Dr. Donnie Horner as Senior Vice President of University and Academic Affairs/Provost and streamlining University responsibilities into five primary areas.
In addition to Dr. Horner’s …
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