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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Partnership with SAS enhances capabilities for Business Analytics
The Davis College of Business has created a partnership with SAS, a global leader in business analytic software and services, to help students attain the analytics skills that are in high demand by employers.
The collaboration with SAS, which …
Read More »Two accomplished admissions experts join University to further enhance enrollment efforts
Two more accomplished, experienced higher education veterans are on board to help Jacksonville University as it further enhances its student recruitment and enrollment quality.
Tom Taggart has joined the staff as Chief Admissions Officer, and Allana Forte will support him …
Read More »DCOB’s Dr. Robert Boylan awarded Endowed Chair of Finance
After five years of dedicated service in the Davis College of Business as the Department Chair of Accounting and Finance, Dr. Robert (Bob) Boylan has been awarded the Endowed Chair of Finance.
Boylan came to JU in 2003 after a …
Read More »Remembering former DCOB Dean Joe McCann (1946-2015)
The Davis College of Business (DCOB) is remembering former Dean Dr. Joe McCann (1946-2015), who died Sunday, Oct. 4, in his Fernandina Beach home after an illness. Because of his significant contribution to the advancement of the college, a donation …
Read More »Homecoming and Family Weekend tours to highlight comprehensive campus wide improvements
On Saturday, October 10, from 2 until 5 p.m., Jacksonville University administrators and representatives from the Office of Student Life will be on hand to showcase renovations made across campus over the past several months. Improvements include those projects related …
Read More »National TV coverage given to research on threatened gopher tortoise
A JU biology professor and marine science student have gone high-tech on Cumberland Island National Seashore’s gopher tortoise, using GPS mapping along with burrow and remote game cameras to learn about the threatened species’ age, gender, eating patterns, living conditions …
Read More »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 »‘Seminar’ comedy features TV star Erik DeCicco ’05, student actors
Jacksonville University’s Theater Department will present the Northeast Florida premiere of Seminar, with JU alum Erik DeCicco, fresh from AMC’s “The Making of the Mob,” heading the ensemble cast of student actors.
The new comedy by award-winning playwright Theresa …
Read More »New security mobile app promotes safety for students, faculty
Jacksonville University has released a new free mobile app aimed at further enhancing campus security. The app, called JU Mobile Safety, offers students, faculty, staff, parents and the community a series of safety features and resources customized for Jacksonville University. …
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