The University’s NROTC Unit is now home to the bell originally slated to ring on the deck of the famed World War II aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CV-38), but damaged in a fire and later found rusting in a farmer’s …
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Performing Arts Series offers array of dazzling talent for campus, community
The College of Fine Arts has again assembled a superlative program of arts for this academic year, with many of the events and exhibits free to campus and the community. Below are messages from President Tim Cost and Fine Arts …
Read More »From Our Home to Yours: Reflections from the Cost Family
By Sheri Webber
As Jacksonville University welcomes families from all across the nation, around the globe, and from right here in Northeast Florida, memories will be made and stories will be told. Homecoming and Family Weekend are times to celebrate, …
Read More »Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard to discuss deep sea exploration at JU Oct. 10
The iconic discoverer of the legendary and fated sea liner Titanic will talk about the state of deep-sea exploration on campus next week.
Dr. Robert D. Ballard will speak Tuesday, Oct. 10, to kick off the Marine Science Research Institute’s …
Read More »Jazz sax virtuoso Ken Hitchcock to deliver masterclass and concert Thursday, Sept. 28
Renowned sax player Ken Hitchcock, one of the most versatile jazz artists of the past 40 years who has played with top names such as Michael Jackson, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder, will give a masterclass and concert …
Read More »Masterwork “Third Symphony” by James Barnes featured at Performing Arts Series concert Oct. 14
American composer James Barnes’ monumental “Third Symphony,” specifically chosen to highlight the fresh acoustics of the newly renovated Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University, will highlight a free joint concert featuring the First Coast Wind Symphony and the JU Wind …
Read More »JU family looks outward to help Arlington after Hurricane Irma
Most people wouldn’t stare Hurricane Irma’s wake of destruction in the face and see it as an opportunity, but that’s just how the Jacksonville University family saw it: a chance to give back to the Arlington community and accentuate common …
Read More »Faculty honored for innovation, commitment with ‘Great 100 Nurses’ awards
Lindsay Wolf brings her daughters ages 1, 3 and 4 to school so her graduate pediatrics students have real-world patients to examine and learn from.
Dennis Oakes uses online gaming and interactive exercises to keep his Nursing students engaged in …
Read More »‘I felt the children were like dry soil, looking for a drop of water’ – Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa helps children including Syrian refugees in Florida’s largest ‘Give Kids A Smile’ effort
Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa will never forget a child named Ahmad.
The JU School of Orthodontics Clinical Associate Professor was handing out free Give Kids A Smile dental kits containing toothpaste, toothbrushes and instruction cards to 300 Syrian refugee children at …
Read More »Award-winning students and faculty honored at Spring 2017 Commencement
Congratulations to JU’s 2016-17 graduating seniors and faculty top award winners, announced at this year’s Spring commencement on April 29:
President’s Award for Outstanding Leadership/Undergraduate: Hanna McMahon graduated magna cum laude and Phi Kappa Phi, earning a bachelor’s degree …
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