It’s a mix of suspense, mystery and live radio as the Jacksonville University College of Fine Arts presents the genius of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” Oct. 3-4, complete with a 35-piece live orchestra and “Foley” sound-effects artists to help …
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National acclaim arrives for an “amazing” Active Minds chapter as it transforms the way students see mental health issues
The Active Minds group on campus is changing minds, busting myths and winning national attention.
The two-year-old Jacksonville University chapter of Active Minds (@ActiveMindsJU), which works to “change the conversation about mental health on campus,” has won a …
Read More »Bringing it all back home: Senior Alexis Richens’ passion for raising the dance bar rewarded with $15,000 scholarship
Senior dance major Alexis Richens isn’t just looking to boost her own performance standards in the College of Fine Arts. She wants to inspire her fellow Bermudans back on the island to greater heights as well.
The 21-year-old, who is …
Read More »First doctoral students in DCOB are among seven honored as Kinne Scholars
Davis College of Business graduate students with high ambitions, including some from the first Doctor of Business Administration cohort at Jacksonville University, are recipients of this year’s Kinne Merit Scholarships.
The seven honorees, who are pursuing their masters or …
Read More »“All you need is desire” — Nursing student Jennifer Rivera
Active-duty Navy junior wins Florida Independent College Fund UPS Scholarship
Jennifer Rivera says “the sky’s the limit” now that she’s completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Jacksonville University, with the help of a $2,425 UPS Scholarship provided through …
Read More »Strongest incoming class in years will hone “intellectual self-reliance” at JU, freshmen told
When it comes to this year’s Matriculation, it’s not just the academic year and the incoming class that are new at Jacksonville University for 2014-15. So are many facilities. And laboratories, equipment and academic programs. And the Provost.
Read More »Jaguars Foundation $10,000 grant funds scholarships for Davis Aviation Center student veterans’ flight fees
A $10,000 grant award announced by the Jaguars Foundation furthers the Jacksonville University Davis Aviation Center’s role as a premier flight-training program in the region by providing scholarships to eligible veterans seeking to obtain their initial pilot license.
The program …
Read More »Marci Robles named Men’s Rowing head coach
In August, Jacksonville University made headlines when it named Marci Robles its new Men’s Rowing head coach. Robles comes to JU having spent the previous five years in Gonzaga and Georgetown.
“Marci Robles is a superstar among her peers,” said …
Read More »Largest JU student group formed by Aviation Management major
Jacksonville University encourages its students to be proactive. One areas of focus of the Davis College of Business is leadership development. Last year Aviation Management student Robert Dougherty, from Houston, Texas, approached the Dean of the Davis College of Business …
Read More »Upward Bound summer program ends with trip to Florida Olympics
Jacksonville University Upward Bound students recently seized the chance to practice leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork skills, all while winning gold medals in a friendly competitive environment.
Activities at the 45th annual Florida Upward Bound Olympics offered positive recreational, social, …
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