Florida Sen. Aaron Bean ’89, who told JU Spring 2017 graduates at commencement to take on the world with the “superpowers” of taking action and uplifting others, has been named to the “presidential honor roll” by the Independent Colleges and …
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Upward Bound student Destiny Hester nets more than $80,000 in scholarships
Destiny Hester’s hard work completing college applications, dedicating herself to her studies, volunteering and applying for scholarships has paid off: the JU Upward Bound student and Ribault High School graduate has won a Jacksonville Commitment Scholarship and a First Church …
Read More »Bringing it all back home: Senior Alexis Richens’ passion for raising the dance bar rewarded with $15,000 scholarship
Senior dance major Alexis Richens isn’t just looking to boost her own performance standards in the College of Fine Arts. She wants to inspire her fellow Bermudans back on the island to greater heights as well.
The 21-year-old, who is …
Read More »“All you need is desire” — Nursing student Jennifer Rivera
Active-duty Navy junior wins Florida Independent College Fund UPS Scholarship
Jennifer Rivera says “the sky’s the limit” now that she’s completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Jacksonville University, with the help of a $2,425 UPS Scholarship provided through …
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