Jacksonville University

Obelisk rises over JU entrance as a tribute to Arlington and Jax

Dan Scanlan

The 31-foot-tall piece of art decorates a new traffic circle in front of Jacksonville University, reflecting the history and nature of Jacksonville.

Nicholas Allard, founding dean of Jacksonville University's College of Law.

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JU law school gets multimillion-dollar gift honoring Randall C. Berg Jr.

Dan Scanlan

Berg's legacy helped fund legal services for the poor in Florida and beyond. The endowment was presented by his brother, local investor Gilchrist B. Berg.

JU College of Law Dean Nick Allard introduces Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz to the inaugural class. Muniz toured the law school, and spoke with students about law and his career in October.

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JU College of Law: ‘It’s hard to imagine having a better first year’

J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record

Dean Nicholas Allard says the institution is working toward accreditation and seeking a permanent home Downtown.

Riverside High graduate Akira Roberson has dreams of becoming a commercial pilot. She plans to enroll in the School of Aviation at Jacksonville University to achieve that dream.

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‘You don’t see a lot of Black, female pilots.’ This Riverside graduate aims to be one.

Will Brown - Jacksonville Today

Akira Roberson's dream of becoming a commercial pilot was instilled as she grew up in a military family.

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Your climate solution could be worth $10,000

Dan Scanlan

Jacksonville University will hold a Shark Tank-like competition, asking community members to submit innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Col. David Scott takes the Lunar Rover for a drive as commander of Apollo 15 in the summer of 1971.

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Col. David Scott — first man to drive on the Moon — comes to Jacksonville for award

Dan Scanlan - Florida Times-Union

The former astronaut described the Lunar Rover and his exploits in space while receiving Jacksonville University's 2023 Presidential Global Citizen Award.

This photo of Jacksonville University student Julie Pernsteiner is included in a wrongful death lawsuit filed this month.

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Parents sue JU and ex-coach over daughter's suicide

Steve Patterson - Florida Times-Union

Former track and cross country coach Ron Grigg is accused of berating and bullying Jacksonville University student Julia Pernsteiner.

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Jacksonville University expands accelerated nursing program

Dan Scanlan

JU has added Mayo Clinic to its clinical partners, joining Baptist Health and Flagler Hospital.

Jacksonville University's Health Science Complex.

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Jacksonville University plans city's first 4-year medical school

Dan Scanlan

Jacksonville University will partner with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, which JU called the largest medical school in the country.

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New Jacksonville University College of Law begins classes next week

Max Marbut - Jax Daily Record

The first class for the new law school comprises 14 students — seven women and seven men.