Ground has been broken, and clearing has begun for Jacksonville University’s new basketball performance center. The center, currently scheduled to open in time for the 2021-2022 season, will be the future home of the JU men’s and women’s basketball teams, …
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Meet the Black Alumni Network Executive Committee
This year Jacksonville University’s Office of Alumni Engagement announced their newest alumni affinity group – the Black Alumni Network, which was created to empower, connect, support, and celebrate JU’s Black community.
The group works to create networking opportunities for Black …
Read More »JU, SkillStorm partner to train tech talent at downtown campus
Jacksonville University and SkillStorm, a tech talent accelerator that hires, trains, certifies and deploys IT talent, are joining forces to build an extensive pipeline of technology talent for Jacksonville. The partnership will provide customized training to meet the specific …
Read More »JU Partners with Availity to Address Nation’s Largest Primary Care Shortage
More than 6 million Floridians live in areas where there is a shortage of primary care physicians, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. That makes Florida last in the nation in access to primary care.
To address that …
Read More »Jacksonville University celebrates back-to-back years of highest rankings in school history
For the second year in a row, Jacksonville University secured its place among the top 30 regional schools on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Colleges, a prestigious annual ranking of the best colleges and universities throughout …
Read More »Re-imagining tradition: Homecoming becomes virtual spirit week
Since the first homecoming celebration in 1951, the tradition of Homecoming & Family Weekend at Jacksonville University has evolved and expanded – but it has always been about coming together as a Dolphin family.
This academic year looks very different …
Read More »JU recognized as Tree Campus USA 5 years in a row
For the 5th year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation honored Jacksonville University with the Tree Campus USA award, recognizing the University’s commitment to protecting its beautiful campus.
The Tree Campus USA award recognizes college campuses across the nation …
Read More »Davis College of Business extends prestigious accreditation
Strengthening its position as a distinguished global leader in business education, Jacksonville University’s Davis College of Business announced the extension of its accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
“The Davis College of Business is …
Read More »River Life: Do sharks prowl the St. Johns?
Are there sharks in the St. Johns River? This is a frequently asked question, especially by middle school-aged students or people interested in sharks in general. And the short answer is yes, but as usual, it is more complicated than …
Read More »MSRI offers marine science exploration at virtual camp
At Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI), summer camp is on – virtually.
“There are lots of people looking for something educationally stimulating for their children to do this summer,” says Assistant Professor of Marine Science Dr. Melinda Simmons, …
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