Down on the farm: Columbia grad Tyler Myrick promoted to Triple-A
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Two wins in a week for Bolles grad Hunter Barco
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: How former area stars have fared in the minors through June
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Ben Gamel on a tear after coming off injured list
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
OCEARCH, JU extend partnership as crew leaves to study White Sharks in Mediterranean
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.
City creates Jacksonville Sports Foundation to boost sports tourism
City of Jacksonville leaders on Wednesday are set to make an announcement about the future of sports tourism and community engagement in Jacksonville.
Robot rivals: 3 teams of JU engineering students compete for spot in regionals
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.
JU rowing embarking on once-in-a-lifetime trip to compete in world’s most prestigious regatta
The JU women's rowing team will compete in the world's most prestigious regatta, the Royal Henley Regatta this summer in England.
JU Public Policy Institute honors Nathaniel Glover with named fellowship
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.
Down on the farm: Solid years in the minors for Providence’s Hickey, Columbia’s Myrick
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX charted how local players did in minor league baseball. This is the final update this year.
Down on the farm: Big week at the plate for ACD product Brian Navarreto as season enters its final week
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Ben Gamel now a free agent as minor league season winding down
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Trinity product Austin Martin stays hot in Triple-A
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Ponte Vedra’s Jacob Young gets Major League Baseball call
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Sandalwood grad Sean Reid-Foley called up to big leagues
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Sandalwood’s Malik Barrington still perfect; Suwannee’s Bo Bonds comes off injured list
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Brett Wisely back in Triple-A; 2 other players released
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Recent draft picks Baumeister, Halter sign; Barco back on the mound
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Sandalwood’s Reid-Foley back in action; UNF’s German released
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Bolles grad DJ Stewart, Sandalwood’s Brett Wisely called back up to bigs
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Bolles’ Max Ferguson, Trinity’s AJ Labas get minor league promotions this week
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Blair Calvo traded to Tigers; Jacob Young promoted to Double-A
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Two-homer week for Nathan Hickey, DJ Stewart
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: UC product Gau, UNF’s Murphy called up to Triple-A; Martin returns from injury
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Local product Blair Calvo gets quick call up by Rockies
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Ponte Vedra’s Young continues to surge; UNF’s Depperman retires
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
JU rides Blake DeLamielleure’s cycle to walk-off win in 11 innings over UNF
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.
Down on the farm: Providence grad Nathan Hickey bumped up to Double-A after hot start
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Power surge for Bolles grad Stewart; UNF’s German signed by Reds
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Hunter Barco resumes throwing; big week for PV grad Young
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Big weeks at the plate for Providence grads Callihan, Hickey
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Sandalwood grad Brett Wisely called back up to big leagues
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Hot starts for Bolles grad Ferguson, Sandalwood’s Wisely
The area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Tracking area players in minor league baseball in 2023
It’s a new season in Major League Baseball and it’s a new season in the minors. News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. The updated statistical list will be published weekly on Thursdays beginning April 13.
JU honors former councilman with inaugural Shircliff Courage Award for launching JEA investigation
The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute presented former City Council President Scott A. Wilson with its inaugural Shircliff Courage Award in recognition of his role in launching a historic and unprecedented city council investigation into the proposed JEA sale and bonus plan in 2019.
Lawsuit alleges JU let track coach’s ‘malicious’ behavior go unchecked for years
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.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of Jacksonville University College of Law
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the Jacksonville University College of Law.
‘One pill can kill’: Florida attorney general issues fentanyl warning to college students
Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that can easily mix with other drugs to the point where you may not know it’s there.
Down on the farm: Jacob Young’s run surge continues; big week for Nathan Hickey
The area is well-represented in professional baseball. Each Friday during the season, we’ll update how area players are doing in minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: JU product Tyler Santana still perfect in minor league career
The area is well-represented in professional baseball. Each Friday during the season, we’ll update how area players are doing in minor league baseball.
Down on the farm: Checking in on local players in minor league baseball in 2022
The area is always well-represented in professional baseball. Each Friday during the season, we’ll update how area players are doing in minor league baseball.
JU women’s lacrosse to face Stanford in first round of NCAA Tournament
After winning the ASUN Championship for the eighth time, the Jacksonville University Dolphins will face Stanford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
AEW Dynamite brings homegrown champ to represent at Daily’s Place
Tonight, AEW returns to Daily’s place with an exciting card featuring local Jade Cargill. She played basketball at JU and graduated with a degree before an invitation to join AEW piqued her interests. In her year on the circuit, she became AEW TBS Champion and become Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Rookie of the Year. Rance had a chance to speak with the champion about her return to perform at home and the hype surrounding the AEW Pay Per View in Orlando this weekend.
JU women’s basketball away game against UNC canceled due to ‘COVID protocols’
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.
Down on the farm: How area players fared in the minors this season
The minor league baseball seasons wrapped earlier this month. We’ve updated area players in the minors every other week during the year. This is the final update of the season.
Down on the farm: Baumann returns to minors; Navarreto promoted back to Jax
Every other Tuesday, News4Jax will check in on area players and how they’re doing in minor league baseball. Stats are through Sept. 28 games.
Down on the farm: Two other area players hit 60-day injured list as season winds down
Every other Tuesday, News4Jax will check in on area players and how they’re doing in minor league baseball. Stats are through Sept. 13 games.
Down on the farm: Area players wrap up August, head to homestretch in minor league season
Every other Tuesday, News4Jax will check in on area players and how they’re doing in minor league baseball. Stats are through Aug. 30 games.
Down on the farm: How area players are faring in minor league baseball
Every other Tuesday, News4Jax will check in on area players and how they’re doing in minor league baseball. Stats are through Aug. 2 games. Recent draft picks and undrafted free agents who have signed are listed.
Down on the farm: Checking in on local players in minor league baseball
Every other Tuesday, News4Jax will check in on area players and how they’re doing in minor league baseball. Stats are through July 19 games. Recent draft picks and undrafted free agents who have signed are listed.
JU baseball tries to keep Cinderella run going in ASUN final four
After an injury-riddled 12-32 regular season, the Jacksonville University Dolphins upset the top seed in the ASUN tournament to keep their NCAA hopes alive.
JU pulls huge upset, beats Florida Gulf Coast 17-1 to advance in ASUN tourney
Needing a win to keep their season alive, Jacksonville University enjoyed their biggest offensive explosion of the year to keep their postseason going.
JU men’s soccer heading to NCAA tournament after upset win in ASUN finals
After being saved by the rain, Jacksonville University's men's soccer team is heading to the NCAA tournament following a 2-0 win over Florida Gulf Coast in the ASUN conference finals.
Student sues Jacksonville University for fees paid during coronavirus shut down
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville University student has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville University. Ashley Allen of California is suing because the school hasn’t refunded tuition, fees, or room and board following the shutdown due to the coronavirus last spring. Even though students continued to receive instruction online, Allen said when the school shut down she and other students were deprived of what they paid for. The lawsuit points out that the university touts the benefits of the campus, the location and the on-campus experience. A university spokesperson said it was still looking into the lawsuit but added the school typically doesn’t comment on matters that are under litigation.
$100K donation to JU sets up scholarship for nurse practitioners
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The health-information network company Availity has donated $100,000 to Jacksonville University to establish a scholarship fund for advanced registered nurse practitioners who could practice independently from physicians under a new state law. Availity said in a prepared statement Tuesday that scholarships will be awarded by the university on a first come, first served basis and that applicants should apply at www.ju.edu/availity. In addition to announcing the establishment of the Availity Scholarship Fund scholarships, Jacksonville University announced it is offering online access to the 45 continuing education hours. Jacksonville-based Availity was founded in 2001 as a joint venture between Florida Blue and Humana. Through mergers and acquisitions, it has grown over the years into a health information network that connects more than 1 million providers and health-plan companies.
Jacksonville University discontinues football program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In a stunning Tuesday morning announcement, Jacksonville University said that it will no longer play football and will discontinue its Division I program, effective immediately. JU’s football program debuted in 1998 and participated in the non-scholarship Pioneer Football League. The university will offer full-tuition scholarships to every football student-athlete who chooses to stay at JU until graduation and will honor the employment agreements for all football coaches. And we are offering them a full-tuition scholarship, which not one football player currently has today because we don’t play scholarship football," Cost said. “It would have just been shocking.”Some JU football players have already received calls from other schools about joining their teams.
Charting how area players fared in the minor leagues in 2019
The area was well-represented at all levels of pro baseball and we chart how players did in the minors. P, Kyle Arjona, JU, Class A advanced, Clearwater, Phillies, Was 1-2 with 4.26 ERA, 31 Ks in 44.1 IP. P, Kyle Bird, Clay/Flagler, Triple A, Nashville, Rangers, Was 5-1 with 39 Ks, 2.86 ERA in 34.2 IP in Nashville. P, Wes Torrez, JU, Independent, Chicago, Was 1-4 with a 7.91 ERA, 24 Ks in 38.2 IP playing indy ball. P, Alec Wisely, Sandalwood, Rookie, AZL Indians, Indians, Was 1-1 with a 6.94 ERA, 12 Ks in 11.2 IP.
Local MLB update: Gamel with a big grab; Hays' hot start continues
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Austin Hays, a JU product, makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Omar Narvaez during the ninth inning of a Sept. 20 game. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .281 with 29 HR, 85 RBI and 89 runs scored. LF Ben Gamel, Bishop Kenny, Brewers, Hitting .249 with 7 HR, 33 RBI. RF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, Baltimore has been woeful, but Hays' performance since his call-up has been stellar. Stewart, Bolles, Orioles, Hitting .231 with 3 HR, 13 RBI.