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Hundreds to help Arlington on Charter Day of Service April 16

April 6, 2015 Comments Off on Hundreds to help Arlington on Charter Day of Service April 16

Jacksonville University, already helping lead an effort with the city to improve its surrounding community with the Renew Arlington project, will hold a major Charter Day of Service (#JUGives) April 16 in recognition of its 81^st anniversary, with more …

Fish robots, 3D-printed ukuleles, missing planes, Ebola, Ponzi schemes: yes, it’s time for the annual JU Symposium April 6-8

April 3, 2015 Comments Off on Fish robots, 3D-printed ukuleles, missing planes, Ebola, Ponzi schemes: yes, it’s time for the annual JU Symposium April 6-8

Jacksonville University’s 2015 Faculty & Student Symposium this Monday through Wednesday, April 6-8, features results from more than 100 projects, with topics including building a fish robot to gather data; Ebola; adolescent sports injuries; Ponzi schemes; improving first-graders’ behavior through …

Commission on Presidential Debates eyes JU as host site

April 1, 2015 Comments Off on Commission on Presidential Debates eyes JU as host site

The Commission on Presidential Debates in Washington, D.C., has announced that Jacksonville University has been selected to be considered to host a Presidential or Vice Presidential debate in fall 2016. It is the first time the University has competed for …

Davis College of Business maintains AACSB accreditation

March 31, 2015 Comments Off on Davis College of Business maintains AACSB accreditation

Continued success and improvement of the business programs at Jacksonville University has resulted in achieving reaccreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for an additional five years. AACSB is the highest international accreditation that any collegiate …

First Health Informatics master’s in region addresses industry need for ‘Big Data’ analytics

March 27, 2015 Comments Off on First Health Informatics master’s in region addresses industry need for ‘Big Data’ analytics

Responding to a changing healthcare industry demanding data expertise, JU’s colleges of Health Sciences and Business have collaborated to create the first health informatics master’s degree in the region, to prepare graduates for the workforce with the most relevant skills …

Cleveland Orchestra Brass Trio to perform at JU March 31

March 18, 2015 Comments Off on Cleveland Orchestra Brass Trio to perform at JU March 31

The Jacksonville University Division of Music will host a concert by members of the Cleveland Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in Terry Concert Hall on the JU campus. The concert is free and the public is invited.

The …

Artwork in multiple media on display at JU Senior Thesis Exhibit March 26-April 25

March 17, 2015 Comments Off on Artwork in multiple media on display at JU Senior Thesis Exhibit March 26-April 25

The College of Fine Arts at Jacksonville University is pleased to announce the 2015 Senior Thesis Exhibition, highlighting outstanding artwork in multiple media by 18 seniors graduating April 25.

An opening reception for these students celebrating their artwork and scholarship …

Public Policy Institute, WJXT co-host Mayoral and Sheriff candidates debates March 18-19

March 16, 2015 Comments Off on Public Policy Institute, WJXT co-host Mayoral and Sheriff candidates debates March 18-19

In a two-night live broadcasting event, Channel 4, The Local Station, and the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute (JU PPI) will co-host debates among the candidates vying to become Jacksonville’s next Mayor and Sheriff. News4JAX anchor Kent Justice will moderate …

Rep. Mia Jones, Prof. Tammy Ryan and senior Ally Capriotti honored as JU Women of the Year

March 13, 2015 Comments Off on Rep. Mia Jones, Prof. Tammy Ryan and senior Ally Capriotti honored as JU Women of the Year

When we support each other, incredible things can happen, no matter our different viewpoints or different backgrounds.

That was part of the keynote message of Florida Rep. Mia Jones, D-Jacksonville, recipient of the Community Woman of the Year award at …

JU becomes first U.S. partner with Petroleum Technology Development Fund to educate Nigerian students

March 12, 2015 Comments Off on JU becomes first U.S. partner with Petroleum Technology Development Fund to educate Nigerian students

Jacksonville University is the first U.S. partner in a program with Nigeria’s Petroleum Technology Development Fund to educate its country’s top young scholars in STEM-related fields, signaling a dynamic move to intensify the University’s global reach in higher education.

With …