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Multicultural Graduation celebrates seniors from all backgrounds

Earlier this month, Jacksonville University held its Multicultural Graduation ceremony, an event that honors students from different cultural backgrounds who have all come to JU to complete their education. 

Patrice Abner, director of student inclusion, said around 100 students attended …

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2022 Woman of the Year honorees announced

Sixty-five outstanding women from across the Jacksonville University campus were recognized at the 2022 Women’s History Month Celebration & Award Ceremony as nominees for the annual Woman of the Year awards.

It’s the capstone event of Women’s History Month on …

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JU to celebrate Women’s History Month 2022

Throughout the month of March, Jacksonville University will observe Women’s History Month with a full schedule of events designed to discuss, connect and celebrate women. The month-long celebration culminates with Jacksonville University’s own Woman of the Year Award ceremony, where …

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Students share their influential figures from Black history

Ever since February 1969, the United States has celebrated Black History Month to commemorate the triumphs and hardships of Black Americans throughout time. It is a time of reflection, learning and honoring individuals—and events—that often get left out of discussions …

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Black History Month: How the Black community can maintain mental health in a pandemic

Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dr. Michelle Mitchell will speak Feb. 22 as part of Jacksonville University’s Black History Month’s “Diversity & Discussion” speaker series. 

Her speech titled “Losing it! Mental Health and Pandemic Related Stress Among the

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Q&A: Black Professionals panelists talk career advice, Black history

Several Black professionals at the top of their fields will speak with Jacksonville University students Feb. 2 as part of the University’s Black History Month celebration. Students will have the chance to listen to a panel discussion and ask their …

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Black History Month events begin on campus, virtually Feb. 1

This year’s Black History Month celebration at Jacksonville University focuses on celebrating Black culture, encouraging wellness and self-care and connecting with others on campus. 

Join the Student Inclusion Center as it hosts a series of nine events throughout the month …

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A new era in men’s basketball

As they continue with conference play this week, the Jacksonville University men’s basketball program is off to a strong 9-4 start this season, including wins in five out of its last six contests. First-year head coach Jordan Mincy was brought …

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Keigwin School of Nursing launches student mentorship program

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For nursing students starting their education during a pandemic in 2020, collaborating and interacting with classmates wasn’t an easy task.

Classes were online, students weren’t in the same place and as a result, in-person interactions between students were a bit …

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