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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Successful Conclusion of ASPIRE Sparks New Beginning for Jacksonville University
By Sheri Webber
“There is a revolution going on at Jacksonville University,” said Melanie Cost Young, “and you are the avant-garde.”
The ASPIRE Campaign Celebration on September 25 honoring leadership donors and volunteers featured students from across the University and …
Read More »Personal Ties: Linda Berry Stein ’69 and David Stein Connect with their ‘Steiners’ Scholarship Students
Originally published in the Spring 2017 issue of WAVE Magazine.
Jacksonville University senior Nicole Luis is a member of the cheerleading squad, works two jobs and is member and past-President of the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. She’s thrived during her …
Read More »ASPIRE Campaign tops $100 million raised, announces $2.5 million from Bisk Family Foundation for online learning
Jacksonville University’s ASPIRE comprehensive campaign has reached a record-breaking $100 million raised toward programs and facilities for its students, including a $2.5 million donation this week from the Bisk Family Foundation, the largest single investment in dedicated online learning in …
Read More »‘A milestone in our long partnership’ – Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences celebrated
Jacksonville University’s award-winning health education programs are now officially housed in the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences, after a naming celebration Monday, Sept. 21, attended by hundreds of students, faculty, healthcare professionals and civic leaders.
“This is a …
Read More »Cause for celebration: New year, new home for the Class of 2019 as move-in begins
Resident Assistant Ques’tavia “Peaches” Bradshaw popped her head into a room, just as she had been doing all morning Friday, Aug. 21, helping freshmen as they moved onto the second floor of the brand new 274-bed North Hall.
“Now, if …
Read More »JU committed to EPIC program despite state budget setback
Jacksonville University is fully committed to continuing its growth and investment in STEM, health sciences and aviation programs with the support of our business leaders and partner employers across the region. While we are disappointed by Governor Rick Scott’s decision …
Read More »A new era: Announcing the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences
It’s not just a new name, it’s the beginning of a transformation in healthcare education in Northeast Florida.
In honor of the largest single gift in the history of the College of Health Sciences and in gratitude for Brooks Rehabilitation’s …
Read More »JU playing pivotal role in Renew Arlington initiative
Building on major new investments by Jacksonville University, Mayor Alvin Brown was joined Wednesday, Feb. 11, by City Council members and JU President Tim Cost to announce that the City’s Renew Jax initiative will expand to the Arlington area. Launched …
Read More »New sports pavilion is a hit with softball team
Thanks to the generosity of Board Trustee and ASPIRE Committee Member Mark Frisch and wife Meredith Chartrand Frisch, JU’s softball team now trains in a new hitting and fielding pavilion. The 7,000 square foot training ground includes three retractable Burbank …
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