The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute finishes an extraordinary year of progress in 2015, with substantive political debates, a much-cited inaugural GOP primary poll, important lectures, the conferring of the first MPP degrees in the history of Florida, and more. …
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JU legend Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne to set record with keynote to graduates at Fall 2015 Commencement Dec. 12
Jacksonville University will bestow degrees on nearly 400 students on Saturday, Dec. 12, one of the largest graduating classes ever for a Fall Commencement at the University.
Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne, Past President and Chancellor Emerita of Jacksonville University, will …
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President Cost champions ‘positive intent’ at induction to First Coast Business Hall of Fame
In some ways, it’s not the first line to the chorus of one of JU President Tim Cost’s favorite songs that fully captures his positive spirit. “It’s a beautiful day,“ from U2’s Beautiful Day, certainly comes close. But it’s …
Read More »President Tim Cost to be inducted into prestigious First Coast Business Hall of Fame
The First Coast Business Hall of Fame, whose roster includes such iconic local names as Alexander Brest, Preston Haskell, Tom Petway, Peter Rummell, Jay Stein and Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver, is welcoming a new member: Tim Cost.…
Read More »A pioneering new higher ed “one-stop shop” for Northeast Florida military veterans
Military veterans will be able to navigate the higher ed system and attain their degrees more easily after Monday’s announcement that the Northeast Florida Military Veteran College Network is up and running, leveraging the resources and personnel of the region’s …
Read More »A top school for veterans — three times over
Jacksonville University has been named to two prestigious national lists recognizing schools with leading programs and best practices that demonstrate the highest level of support for veterans and help create excellent education outcomes. The news follows being recognized recently by …
Read More »Fran Kinne on The Chat: “Go out and make the world a better place.”
JU Past President and Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne, who was the first female college president in Florida and recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Women of Influence Awards, stole the hearts of the hosts of First …
Read More »DCOB approves more flexible FLEX MBA program
To meet rising demand from working professionals who seek higher degree of education, the Davis College of Business is creating a more flexible part-time FLEX Master of Business Administration program.
Starting in fall 2016, nighttime FLEX MBA students can expect …
Read More »Will Weatherford ’02 honored for achievements with naming of Weatherford Hall
Hundreds of friends and dignitaries looked on Friday, Oct. 9, as JU dedicated one of its residence halls to an alumnus whose support of JU has vastly enhanced the educational experience for his alma mater’s students, now and for decades …
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