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Attaining work/life balance is topic of BRCHS Distinguished Lecture

Dr. Joseph Maroon

Jacksonville University is about to be hit with a triple threat: Dr. Joseph Maroon.

The American neurosurgeon, author and triathlon athlete will visit campus to speak on burnout and mental health and wellness at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in …

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University to honor seven Dolphins for their service as Alumni of Distinction

Class of 2019 Distinguished Alumni

Jacksonville University will honor seven alumni with different professional backgrounds who have one important characteristic in common: Service.

“These individuals demonstrate the highest level of character in their professional accomplishments, community and philanthropic efforts and continued support of this University,” …

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Documentary interns capture their immersion in Cuban culture

The Cuba Project interns and staff

Thanks to TigerLily Media, five Jacksonville University interns viewed Cuban culture last spring through both professional and personal lenses.

“Being Ecuadorian, I have a strong interest in learning more about other cultures much like my own,” says Anna Tripp, a …

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Five events Dolphins should check out during Homecoming & Family Weekend 2019

Dolphins Football

While many of the can’t-miss events of Homecoming & Family Weekend 2019 occur next Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, current Dolphins begin the celebration on Monday, Oct. 14.

There’s a cornhole tournament, Slip ‘N’ Slide kickball, and S’Mores …

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Double Lives: Three Professors Making a Difference On and Off Campus

Three professors

Jacksonville University professors often use their time outside the classroom to break into other industries, refine their talents, and impact the world around them. Meet three JU professors who make a difference off campus and in the lives of their …

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Five more Dolphins chosen for Caravan to Democracy trip to Israel

2018 Caravan to Democracy participants

For the past 8 years, student-leaders from Jacksonville University have visited Israel to experience first-hand with their peers from around the country what it takes to become the leaders of tomorrow.

“I’m interested in investigating different ways of life, and …

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Past TedX speakers offer lectures on campus packed with intriguing, challenging messages

Dr. Lawanda Ravoira speaks at TedX

In Jacksonville University’s effort to give back to its community, the University has partnered with TEDxJacksonville to present innovative and challenging ideas 60 minutes at a time. 

Past TEDx speakers focus on providing well-formed, thought-provoking ideas in presentations from 4-5 …

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Alumna uses NSF Fellowship to pursue mathematical biology graduate degree

Thanks to an undergraduate Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunity, Jacksonville University alumna Savannah Bates ‘17 discovered a passion – mathematical biology.

“The REU was my first research experience and led me to several other research projects in mathematical biology …

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Student PR team reaps real-world reward for ideas sown in Communication classrooms

The pitch to Katherine Way

Ten students, two classes. Two semesters, one idea. One campaign, one Golden Image Award, several life lessons. In Jacksonville University’s Department of Communication where students pair classwork with real-life experience in award-winning practicums like Phin Communications, a student-run public …

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