“The connections to JU run deep,” said Jacksonville University alumnus Matthew “Matt” R. Kane ’01. Although he recently completed his 2009-2018 term as a Board of Trustees member, Matt remains at the center of a new philanthropic efforts fueling the …
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MSRI Grad Student Amanda Macek Named 2018 Guy Harvey Scholar
By Sheri Webber
In an email to the Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) Executive Director Dr. Quint White, graduate student Amanda Macek ’20 said: “I have great news! As of this morning, I was selected as one out of eight …
Read More »JU in Italy: Welcome to Sant’Anna
By Dr. Annmarie Kent-Willette
Spanning three centuries, the Sant’Anna Institute has stood as a source of learning, light, and leadership for the Sorrento community in the Campagna region of southern Italy. Located high above the Bay of Naples, jetting out …
Read More »University Celebrates $6 Million Unrestricted Gift: The Swisher Legacy Lives On
By Sheri Webber
Jacksonville University (JU) is pleased to announce receipt of a $6 million unrestricted gift from The Carl S. Swisher Foundation.
“At this time of exciting progress at our University, we are extremely grateful to receive this transformational …
Read More »Jacksonville University Alumni Programs Announces 2018 Alumni Award Honorees
The Jacksonville University (JU) Office of Alumni Programs will honor recipients of the Class of 2018 JU Distinguished Alumni Awards during halftime of the Homecoming and Family Weekend football game Saturday, October 13.
Distinguished Alumni Award of Excellence
Mike Freed
… Read More »DCOB Sponsors Panel on Social Marketing & Brand Enhancement
By Sheri Webber
Branding and differentiating in the consumer goods industry was the topic of a March 23 panel discussion sponsored by the Jacksonville University (JU) Davis College of Business (DCOB) Consumer Goods and Services Marketing Program. This industry-centric degree …
Read More »Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard to discuss deep sea exploration at JU Oct. 10
The iconic discoverer of the legendary and fated sea liner Titanic will talk about the state of deep-sea exploration on campus next week.
Dr. Robert D. Ballard will speak Tuesday, Oct. 10, to kick off the Marine Science Research Institute’s …
Read More »Alumnus Jay Thomas 1948-2017: “He controlled every room he was ever in and was the brightest light in it”
Jacksonville University is deeply saddened by the passing Thursday of Distinguished Alumni Jay Thomas ’72, one of our most well-known and accomplished alumni, a brilliant talent in the arts and entertainment world and a passionate supporter of his beloved alma …
Read More »JU selected as Official Academic Partner of The District to study community’s effects on health
The partners behind The District—Life Well Lived Jacksonville, the 30-acre master-planned development on the St. Johns River, announced today that Jacksonville University has been selected to be the Official Academic Partner of The District.
Under the partnership, JU’s Brooks …
Read More »WELL-TRAVELED: A trip to Cambodia: Troubled history, stunning sights
When the word “exotic” comes to mind, I immediately think of the Far East: ancient civilizations, Buddhist temples, spectacular ruins, tropical climes and intriguing, and often tragic, histories. I have traveled to Asia several times and have immersed myself in …
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