Within the four colleges and three institutes of Jacksonville University are tomorrow’s leaders, students who hope to better their communities and perhaps change the world around them. Alumnus Javon Knight was one of these students. Knight received his Master in …
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Newly Elected to ASHA Advisory Council, JU’s Dr. Edge Lobbies on the Hill
By Sheri Webber
Federal funding for educating students with disabilities was introduced by lawmakers late last month. Thanks to the efforts of special education advocates, additional funding for children in need of speech, language, swallowing, and hearing therapy may soon become a …
Read More »JU Co-Hosts Jacksonville’s Only Station-Neutral Mayoral Debate Simulcast
By Sheri Webber
Four candidates in the Jacksonville race for mayor stepped onto the Terry Concert Hall stage Wednesday night and into the homes of Duval County residents for a live, hour-long debate broadcast. Jacksonville University (JU) was proud to …
Read More »Expert Panel Explores Patient Safety Solutions for Victims of Human Trafficking at Annual QSEN Forum
By Sheri Webber
About one in four human trafficking survivors come into contact with a healthcare professional at some point. But some members of the medical community feel they lack the awareness, training, and collaborative network necessary to combat the …
Read More »MARKET LIFE: Why the U.S. Deficit Matters
By Dr. Don Capener
Does the federal deficit still matter?
The deficit mushroomed in the last 16 years as a result of increased government spending and tax cuts. The projected U.S. federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2019 is $985 …
Read More »JU and WJXT Co-Host Final Republican Primary Debate for Florida Governor’s Office
By Sheri Webber
The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute (the Institute) is no stranger to lively debates between candidates. The Institute and WJXT-TV Channel 4 have co-hosted seven televised debates in local, state, and federal elections since 2015.
Tonight, the …
Read More »JU PPI plays unique role on issues crucial to Florida’s future, state Speaker Will Weatherford says
By Taylor Agnew
Jacksonville University
Florida can create a “pocket of prosperity” for its residents by addressing issues such as education and poverty, and Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute is playing a unique role in shaping dialogue on those very …
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