On Nov. 11, the United States will celebrate Veteran’s Day. Originally called Armistice Day, the holiday began in 1919, exactly one year after the armistice between Germany and the Allied Forces of World War I. The agreement called for an …
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Jacksonville University named one of nation’s Military Friendly Schools
The internet website Military Friendly has once again named Jacksonville University one of the nation’s Military Friendly Schools for 2020-21.
This year, Military Friendly named Jacksonville University a “Silver” school in its category, which is a private school offering …
Read More »JU mentors, culture, aid attract student-veterans
Academics, financial aid, career counseling, healthy living, healthcare. At Jacksonville University, student-veterans help one another with just about everything.
They lived that life in the military. They live it on campus. Many say the camaraderie and cooperation are reasons why …
Read More »Military Times Names JU “Best for Vets College” Third Consecutive Year
By Kiana Blaylock
Jacksonville University has been selected among the top four-year schools in the U.S. on the Military Times “Best Vets Colleges 2019” list for a third consecutive year.
Military Times reviews colleges and ranks them in the areas …
Read More »Student Veterans of America Cookout draws in JU community
I would like to thank our JU students, faculty, staff and alumni for the tremendous turnout at the Student Veterans of America Cookout this past Wednesday. The SVA team was pleasantly surprised by the attendance. The purpose was to help …
Read More »JU a top “Best for Vets College” on prestigious Military Times list
Jacksonville University has been selected among the top schools on the Military Times “Best for Vets Colleges 2017” list, the most prestigious of such designations.
The eighth annual rankings are based on results of Military Times’ comprehensive school-by-school survey of …
Read More »JU Military Appreciation Football Game Nov. 7 to highlight new Admiral Kevin F. Delaney NROTC award
To show its commitment to the military as part of 2015 Week of Valor events in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University will host a Military Appreciation Football Game at Milne Field vs. Davidson College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
The program …
Read More »Second annual “Show Your Colors 5K Run” Oct. 25 to raise funds for student veterans
What: Second annual “Show Your Colors 5K Run”
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
Where: Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211.
Event details: To honor local veterans and raise awareness and funding for JU student veterans, the …
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