I would like to thank our JU students, faculty, staff and alumni for the tremendous turnout at the Student Veterans of America Cookout this past Wednesday. The SVA team was pleasantly surprised by the attendance. The purpose was to help …
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Varsity Shooting team Runner-Up at JAX Southeast Collegiate Invitational
The Varsity Shooting team recently co-hosted its sixth Jax Southeast Collegiate Invitational (Regional) Championship Shoot, with the squad coming in as runner-up Main Event Champion among 124 collegiate athletes from nine universities.
The performance follows the team grabbing HOA (High …
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court direction could tilt based on election, legal expert says in Hesburgh Lecture
The outcome of the presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, will change the Supreme Court for decades to come.
Along with the open seat of late Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, three other Supreme Court Justices are between 79 and 83, …
Read More »Senior VP Michael Fleming honored with Kevin F. Delaney Hall of Fame Award
For his positive impact on the Jacksonville community, Brigadier General (ret) Mike Fleming, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Development, is this year’s winner of the Kevin F. Delaney Hall of Fame Award presented by the JAX Chamber.
Fleming …
Read More »Professors Tupa, Leach and students once again working with Empty Bowls project
Two professors from the College of Fine Arts and some of their students are teaming up to once again participate in the 26th Empty Bowls project to help raise awareness about hunger in our area.
Division of Visual Arts…
Read More »Erik DeCicco and students’ work will play big role in upcoming MOSH Anne Frank exhibit
A once in a lifetime opportunity has Artist in Residence of Theatre Erik DeCicco and the College of Fine Arts collaborating with the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History (MOSH) on a theatrical experience about the writings of Anne Frank.…
Read More »Chester Thompson Trio to give free concert Thursday in Terry Concert Hall
Virtuoso drummer Chester Thompson, who has played for Weather Report, Genesis, Phil Collins, Frank Zappa and many other top musicians, performs an evening of jazz with his Chester Thompson Trio at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the newly renovated …
Read More »‘K9s for Warriors: Making a Difference’ is topic of talk Nov. 10
From Marine Corps Officer Candidate School to two Afghanistan tours to promoting animal therapy for veterans, Becca Melesky has always been up for a challenge.
The Jacksonville University Doctor of Business Administration candidate will give a free talk on “K9s …
Read More »Free “Coming Home” event Nov. 5 honors JU family, community for Hurricane Matthew efforts
When Hurricane Matthew arrived in Jacksonville in October, JU’s plans for its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend came to a crashing halt. Despite the devastation, the JU community and its friends rose to the challenge of the historic storm in …
Read More »Philosophy Slams but one facet of Dr. Kimbrough’s work world
Philosophy professors and their guests don’t know what to expect during any given Philosophy Slam to which they play host, and that creates the beauty and intrigue of the Slams. Free-wheeling and say what’s on your mind.
The Slams, which …
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