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‘I look up to these women’: Florida Avengers host girls football camp at Edward Waters University
Read full article: ‘I look up to these women’: Florida Avengers host girls football camp at Edward Waters UniversityOn Saturday, the Avengers hosted their “Got Her Back” camp. A day dedicated to teaching the game of football to girls 6 to 18 years old.
Hundreds of students learn about scholarships, internships at 6th annual HBCU College Fair in Jacksonville
Read full article: Hundreds of students learn about scholarships, internships at 6th annual HBCU College Fair in JacksonvilleHundreds of students had the opportunity to learn more about colleges and scholarship opportunities at the sixth annual HBCU Legacy College Fair in downtown Jacksonville.
Voting rights advocates celebrate reopening of early voting site at Edward Waters University
Read full article: Voting rights advocates celebrate reopening of early voting site at Edward Waters UniversityThe Duval Voting Rights Coalition, a group of community organizations, kicked off early voting at the newly re-opened early voting site at Edward Waters University (EWU) with a press event Wednesday morning.
Picking apart pollen, a local lab looks at microscopic images of what’s flying in the air
Read full article: Picking apart pollen, a local lab looks at microscopic images of what’s flying in the airWe often show you a graphic during our weather forecasts of pollen to let you know how bad it can get, and a lab at Edward Waters University is giving us even more data to work with.
Zeroing in on the pollen count in Jacksonville, a local researcher has a unique perspective
Read full article: Zeroing in on the pollen count in Jacksonville, a local researcher has a unique perspectiveDr. Brian Seymour is using a new device to monitor pollen concentration and provide early warnings to physicians and allergists. The study aims to not only alert people about high pollen content but also identify and address health disparities, particularly the high rate of asthma among African Americans. By analyzing pollen data and monitoring the environment, the research aims to find ways to decrease the prevalence of asthma in the community. Dr. Seymour's findings will be presented at the annual meeting of the national allergy bureau, with the hope of continuing the study and creating a pollen calendar for future predictions.
National signing day ‘24: Check out area football players who are headed to college
Read full article: National signing day ‘24: Check out area football players who are headed to collegeWednesday is national signing day when high school athletes can sign national letters of intent with college programs.
Edward Waters University reaches second-highest overall enrollment in nearly 20 years
Read full article: Edward Waters University reaches second-highest overall enrollment in nearly 20 yearsFor the third consecutive year, Edward Waters University has exceeded the 1,100 student enrollment mark, reaching its second highest overall enrollment in nearly two decades.
White supremacist groups could be planning weekend march somewhere in Florida, ADL warns
Read full article: White supremacist groups could be planning weekend march somewhere in Florida, ADL warnsThe Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism issued a warning Friday as online chatter indicates antisemitic, white supremacist groups may be planning a march somewhere in Florida this weekend.
Man who killed 3 at a Dollar General in Jacksonville used to work at a dollar store, sheriff says
Read full article: Man who killed 3 at a Dollar General in Jacksonville used to work at a dollar store, sheriff saysThe Jacksonville sheriff says the gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General used to work at a dollar store and had stopped in at one before a security guard’s presence apparently led him elsewhere.
EWU students, security guard hailed as heroes who prevented further tragedy by spotting racist shooter on campus
Read full article: EWU students, security guard hailed as heroes who prevented further tragedy by spotting racist shooter on campusMinutes before the man described as a “white supremacist” shot and killed three Black Jacksonville residents inside a Dollar General store in New Town on Saturday, students at Edward Waters University first spotted the man on their campus putting on what they described as gloves and a tactical armored vest.
Gov. DeSantis gives $1 million to bolster security at EWU in wake of ‘racially-motivated’ shooting nearby
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis gives $1 million to bolster security at EWU in wake of ‘racially-motivated’ shooting nearbyGov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced the state is putting an additional $1 million toward increasing security on the campus of Edward Waters University.
Edward Waters University adding women’s tennis as athletics program continues to expand
Read full article: Edward Waters University adding women’s tennis as athletics program continues to expandEdward Waters University is continuing to add to its athletic program, announcing the addition of women’s tennis on Tuesday.
Jumbo Shrimp aim to build on mission to increase diversity in baseball
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp aim to build on mission to increase diversity in baseballHarold Craw wanted the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to connect with the area’s storied and diverse baseball tradition. What better way to do that than by connecting several local schools with Jacksonville’s past and making an event out of it.
History maker: Edward Waters University names 1st female athletic director in program history
Read full article: History maker: Edward Waters University names 1st female athletic director in program historyDr. Ivana Rich was welcomed as the new associate vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at a press conference held at the Adams-Jenkins Community Sports and Music Complex.
Edward Waters University students will soon be able to earn nursing degrees, partnership with University of Florida
Read full article: Edward Waters University students will soon be able to earn nursing degrees, partnership with University of FloridaStudents from Edward Waters University will soon have a pathway to earn a bachelor of science in nursing, or a B.S.N. degree. EWU and the University of Florida College of Nursing entered into an agreement Wednesday that allows up to five Edward Waters students into the program.
Local Longshoreman’s union awards more than $46,000 in scholarships to college students
Read full article: Local Longshoreman’s union awards more than $46,000 in scholarships to college studentsA 27-year-old Jacksonville nonprofit awarded a record-breaking amount of scholarships to local high school and college students.
Advocacy groups call for return of campus early voting at EWU, UNF
Read full article: Advocacy groups call for return of campus early voting at EWU, UNFMembers of several Jacksonville-area advocacy groups gathered Thursday afternoon at the steps of the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office for a “Let Duval Vote” rally.
‘It was amazing’: Edward Waters baseball team celebrates Black College World Series championship
Read full article: ‘It was amazing’: Edward Waters baseball team celebrates Black College World Series championshipIt still takes some time saying it and getting used to it. The Edward Waters baseball team is national champions.
Edward Waters graduates 1st class under new distinction as university
Read full article: Edward Waters graduates 1st class under new distinction as universityIt was a day of celebration and joy for the 130 graduates who were part of the historic and momentous day in Edward Waters University's more than 150-year history.
Edward Waters University awarded $300K Impact Grant funds from Propel Center
Read full article: Edward Waters University awarded $300K Impact Grant funds from Propel CenterRepresentatives from The Propel Center and Apple, Inc. visited the Edward Waters University campus to present a $300,000 check to Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr., the EWU president.
FBI targets 6 ‘tech-savvy’ juveniles in bomb threats at Black colleges: report
Read full article: FBI targets 6 ‘tech-savvy’ juveniles in bomb threats at Black colleges: reportSix juveniles described as “tech-savvy” have been identified by the FBI as persons of interest for their suspected involvement in threats to historically Black colleges and universities across the country.
Authorities make arrest after social media threat against UNF
Read full article: Authorities make arrest after social media threat against UNFThe University of North Florida announced Tuesday morning that students should expect to seen increased police presence on campus after the UNF Police Department was made aware of a threat posted to social media.
Edward Waters ‘will not be intimidated’ after receiving bomb threat
Read full article: Edward Waters ‘will not be intimidated’ after receiving bomb threatEdward Waters University warned students via social media early Tuesday morning that it had received “an anonymous bomb and threat of violence to the EWU campus this morning.”
EWU students in dorm told to temporarily relocate for inspection & cleaning
Read full article: EWU students in dorm told to temporarily relocate for inspection & cleaningIn an update to a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation, students at a dorm on the campus of Edward Waters University have been told to temporarily move out of their rooms for the weekend so the rooms can be inspected and cleaned.
Edward Waters University president says claims of on-campus housing issues unfair, dated
Read full article: Edward Waters University president says claims of on-campus housing issues unfair, datedThe school’s president is speaking out after an I-TEAM investigation looked into complaints from some Edward Waters University students who said campus conditions are unsanitary and unhealthy.
Edward Waters University rolls back vaccination requirement for on-campus students
Read full article: Edward Waters University rolls back vaccination requirement for on-campus studentsAfter sending a letter to students on Monday saying that any student studying in-person must provide proof that they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, Edward Waters University reversed its position on Friday.
Edward Waters College becomes Edward Waters University; Florida TaxWatch; Connecting veterans with mental health care
Read full article: Edward Waters College becomes Edward Waters University; Florida TaxWatch; Connecting veterans with mental health careOn this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Edward Waters College is now officially Edward Waters University. President Zachary Faison joins us on the show to talk about what the historic change means for students, staff and the community. Also, Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic Calabro discusses the nonpartisan group’s view of the state budget that just went into effect this week. And the coordinated effort to protect American heroes from the horrors of war on this Independence Day: Elizabeth Sherr, the clinic director at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, joins us.
DeSantis budget routes millions more in funding to Edward Waters College
Read full article: DeSantis budget routes millions more in funding to Edward Waters CollegeRon DeSantis announced Wednesday thats hes allocating millions of state dollars to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. In Jacksonville, the governors budget includes $6.4 million for Edward Waters College -- an increase of $3.5 million. This will enable literally thousands and thousands of our students to remain in their institutions.On Edward Waters Colleges website, a statement reads that the college will utilize of the additional support towards bringing new academic programs to the institution such as computer and information science, forensic science, social work, and the advent of the of the colleges first graduate degree program.When the colleges first graduate program launches, EWC can change its name, from Edward Waters College to Edward Waters University. The budget also allocates about $17 million in funding for Bethune-Cookman University -- an increase of $13 million. Florida Memorial University in Miami will receive $7 million -- an increase of $3.5 million.