After leading the Jacksonville University women’s basketball team to the ASUN title and the NCAA tournament, head coach Special Jennings is staying put.
Imagine Division I college football returning to the 904. It’s not happening yet - but it’s no longer out of the question for the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University. Their home conference, the Atlantic Sun (ASUN), is set to launch a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance with the United Athletic Conference (UAC) - formerly known as the Western Athletic Conference - beginning in July.
Wednesday is national signing day around the country as high school athletes make their college decisions official and sign letters of intent. Here’s a look at athletes in all sports but football who are signing.
A sweeping sports bribery and point-shaving scheme across college and Chinese basketball games has pulled in former Paxon star and All-News4JAX basketball player of the year Isaiah Adams.
Jacksonville University (JU), University of North Florida (UNF), and Penn State Berks published the 18th State of the River Report, which overviews the conditions in the Lower St. Johns River Basin.
Wednesday marks the first day of the early signing for all athletes other than in football. High school athletes can sign national letters of intent with colleges. The early period lasts until Nov. 19. Athletes listed have been submitted by their schools as signing during the early period.
A little over a week after Jacksonville University President Tim Cost announced that he would be transitioning from his current role to become the school’s Chancellor in summer 2026, the school has announced its new temporary leader.
Jacksonville isn’t exactly the first place you think of when you hear “hockey.” But a group of Jacksonville University students is changing that — building a team, a community, and a legacy on ice.
Tim Cost's tenure as president of Jacksonville University will come to an end next year. But Cost’s time with the university is far from over. He will be stepping into the role of Chancellor in the summer of 2026.
Jacksonville University dedicated its Public Policy Institute to one of its advisory board’s founding members after a $12 million donation.
Jacksonville University’s School of Aviation has seen enrollment increase from 220 to nearly 317 solo students since 2022, said Captain Matt Tuohy, the program’s director. “Our top priority is to continue producing students that the industry wants,” Tuohy said.
Jacksonville University has been part of the city’s story for more than 90 years. Founded in 1934 during the Great Depression, the private university has grown from a small two-year college downtown into a thriving campus on the banks of the St. Johns River.
Jacksonville University is growing — and three of its signature programs show how the school is preparing students for the careers of tomorrow. From science and technology to aviation and healthcare, JU leaders say the university is aligning with community needs and industry demand.
Jacksonville University, in partnership with Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol, launches a new program aimed at protecting and conserving sea turtles and their coastal habitats.
Jacksonville University College of Law marked a historic milestone as its inaugural class of 14 graduates, known as the “Fab 14,” prepares to enter the legal profession with a 100% job placement rate ahead of taking the bar exam.
Over 300 miles away, a university in the Florida Panhandle extended a heartfelt message of support and action for the students impacted by the recent slash of majors at Jacksonville University.
The Jacksonville University Board of Trustees released a letter in support of the president’s decision to cut several academic programs and dismiss 40 faculty members.
Fine arts students at Jacksonville University are continuing to take action this upcoming week as they protest recent program cuts made by the university.
Jacksonville University students rallied in support of professors who were laid off after the university slashed several majors.
On Tuesday, Jacksonville University announced that it is cutting dozens of majors, and while administrators say affected students are being supported, others say it’s not enough.
Jacksonville University students are expressing frustration over the school’s decision to cut fine arts programs and lay off nearly 40 faculty members in an effort to focus more on majors like nursing
Jacksonville University is headed in a different direction with the elimination of several fine arts programs and the layoffs of nearly 40 faculty members.
Jacksonville University is the only school in the nation with two student teams named finalists in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge. The teams will present innovative cryogenic fuel solutions to support future Moon and Mars missions.
Jacksonville University rolled out an accelerated program that would launch students who have a non-nursing bachelor’s degree into more advanced leadership and clinical positions in the health care industry.
A historic groundbreaking ceremony marks the official start of construction on LECOM at Jacksonville University, the region’s first four-year medical school.
Some of the biggest women's wrestling stars to ever live all have roots in Northeast Florida. That includes Michelle McCool, Jade Cargill, Alicia Fox, Kelly Kelly & Sable.
In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we spotlight Stephanie Cost, the dynamic First Lady of Jacksonville University, whose influence is shaping the future of student success and community engagement.
In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice interviews Tim Cost, president of Jacksonville University (JU), about recent financial concerns and the university’s strategic direction.
Jacksonville University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning to celebrate the opening of its new College of Law campus downtown.
A 19-year-old man was killed by a lightning strike in South Florida Sunday, according to News4JAX partner station WPLG.
OCEARCH, the largest shark-tagging and oceanic research organization in the world, will make an announcement Tuesday morning at JU after receiving "generous contributions" from the city and the state.
Jacksonville University, along with local leaders, unveiled plans to commemorate an African American burial site on its campus, starting with a new headstone for a Civil War veteran, Cpl. William Johnson.
Jacksonville University stands as a beacon of academic excellence with its diverse array of offerings. From renowned business and law programs to a vibrant arts scene and thriving sports culture, JU caters to students with varied interests and aspirations. Notably, the university's commitment to supporting military personnel shines through initiatives such as the Veterans and Military Resource Center, ensuring those who have served receive the assistance they deserve as they pursue their educational goals.
Three teams of Jacksonville University engineering students will face off next week in a robotics competition for a chance to represent JU in the regional tournament in Atlanta.
Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute is naming its Master in Public Policy Minority Fellowship Program after former Jacksonville sheriff Dr. Nathaniel “Nat” Glover, a widely respected public servant in Florida.
Jacksonville’s newest professional basketball team, the Jacksonville 95ers, announced its new home and partnership with Jacksonville University.
Wednesday marks the first day of the early signing period for high school athletes. All athletes other than football can ink national letters of intent with their college.
Jacksonville University and the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society (NEFAS) are inviting the community to a viewing of the partial solar eclipse on Saturday afternoon.
A necropsy report for the young dolphin seen in a photo being held out of the water by someone last month has been released.
The State of Florida has designated $5 million in funding for Jacksonville University and its world-renowned ocean research partner OCEARCH for a marine science research facility in Mayport.
Blake DeLamielleure had an unforgettable afternoon, completing the cycle with a walk-off home run in the 11th inning to lead Jacksonville University to a 3-2 win over rival UNF on Saturday.
Jacksonville University has filled its women’s basketball team head coaching vacancy, announcing the hire of Special Jennings to lead its program.
Jacksonville University, and a former track and cross country coach there, are responding to a lawsuit claiming the school ignored the coach’s “malicious” behavior for years because of his competitive record.
The parents of a Jacksonville University student who died by suicide are suing the school and its former track and cross country coach, alleging the school did not support their daughter academically and ignored complaints about how the coach treated runners.
Wednesday kicks off the national signing day period for high school athletes across the country. News4JAX is publishing the names and schools of those athletes who have been submitted by their schools.
Jacksonville University’s footprint in Arlington is expanding — and it’s impact of Northeast Florida continues growing, too.
The medical school is supported by long-term clinical agreements with the region’s preeminent healthcare providers, including Baptist Health, Flagler Health+, and AdventHealth, according to a release.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the Jacksonville University College of Law.
Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that can easily mix with other drugs to the point where you may not know it’s there.
A local university is giving prospective students the ultimate sneak peek into its campus life with a featured episode on an Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning TV show.
After the five candidates who want to tackle Jacksonville's biggest law enforcement issues squared off Wednesday night on Channel 4, an analyst with the Jacksonville Public Policy Institute shared what he considered the biggest takeaways from the debate.
Jacksonville University Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Bryan Franks stopped by the show to talk about the University’s Marine Science Research Institute and its partnership with OCEARCH, a non-profit dedicated to researching ocean life – specifically sharks. Dr. Franks has been studying sharks for over 2 decades, and in honor of Shark Week this month, he talked about their importance in our oceans and the work JU and OCEARCH are doing to learn more about them.
After winning the ASUN conference championship, the #17 JU Dolphins are looking to take it to the next level in the NCAA tournament, starting Friday.
Josiah Sabino is the All-News4JAX boys basketball player of the year and headed to Jacksonville University on a scholarship. Talk about a change.
Local national champion youth wheelchair basketball players gave Jacksonville University men’s basketball players a little lesson on Monday.
Stephanie Davis, a freshman on the Jacksonville University women’s soccer team, was killed in a crash Sunday in Baker County that also injured seven teammates.
For the first time since 1971, Jacksonville University completed an undefeated home season, and they did it with an impressive 71-39 win over cross-town rivals UNF to complete a sweep in the River City Rumble Wednesday night at a packed Swisher Gymnasium.
The Jacksonville University women’s basketball team’s away game against the University of North Carolina has been canceled due to “COVID protocols with the Dolphins’ program,” according to a post on judolphins.com.
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The Jacksonville University men’s and women’s basketball teams are a week from tipoff. There may be a few nerves, but there are lot more new faces than anything.
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Public health experts and doctors are hopeful that the FDA’s decision to give the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine its full approval for anyone age 16 and above will help lift public confidence and push some holdouts toward getting the shots.
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After 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.
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A woman was killed in a stabbing Friday morning at an apartment complex on University Boulevard near the Jacksonville University campus.
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Jacksonville University’s Cinderella run through the college baseball postseason ended with a 13-8 loss to Virginia in the Columbia Regional.
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Recognize some of those names on the roster? The JU baseball roster is dotted with players who grew up right here on the First Coast and now get the chance to represent Jacksonville on a national stage.
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The Jacksonville University baseball team will start its NCAA baseball tournament in the Columbia, S.C. region and face top-seeded Old Dominion (42-14) on Friday night at 7.
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