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成人AV视频 History

 

Student success has been the top priority since the very beginning, and every day, we see the impact 成人AV视频 students and alumni are having here in Florida and around the world. There are so many highlights from the past five decades at 成人AV视频, and below are just a few of those special moments. You may also click here to learn more about 成人AV视频's past presidents.

 

1965

The Florida Legislature authorized the establishment of a state university in Jacksonville.

1969

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  • Thomas G. Carpenter is named 成人AV视频’s first president.
  • The Board of Regents selects a 1,000-acre campus site midway between downtown Jacksonville and the beaches.

1971

  • The 成人AV视频 Foundation is established.
  • Ground is officially broken for the 成人AV视频, with Florida Governor Reubin Askew in attendance.

1972

  • On Monday, Oct. 2, 成人AV视频 opens its doors for classes to 2,027 upper division and master’s level students.
  • The campus consists of four major buildings and three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Education and Business Administration.

1973

  • Thirty-five students receive degrees at 成人AV视频’s first graduation.
  • The 成人AV视频 Nature Trails open, quickly becoming a treasured local amenity.

1974

成人AV视频 graduates its charter class of 685 students.

1976

The University establishes the 成人AV视频 Alumni Association.

1978

  • Classes begin in the 成人AV视频 Downtown Center, open from 1978 to 1987 in the Galleria building, now the location of MOCA Jacksonville. Enrollment peaks at the Center in 1981 with 2,247 students.
  • Fire destroys 成人AV视频’s original Boathouse.

1979

The Osprey becomes 成人AV视频’s official mascot by write-in vote, beating out the armadillo, seagull, manatee and shark in a campuswide election.

1981

成人AV视频 renames its new library opened in 1980, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library.

1982

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Curtis L. McCray becomes 成人AV视频’s second president.

1983

成人AV视频 begins intercollegiate athletics with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes or NAIA.

1984

成人AV视频 admits freshmen and sophomores for the first time.

1985

Osprey Village, 成人AV视频’s first on-campus housing, opens with space for 435 students.

1988

  • University establishes the College of Health.
  • With a campus vote, 成人AV视频 names its mascot Ozzie the Osprey.

1989

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Adam W. Herbert becomes 成人AV视频’s third president.

1990

成人AV视频 accepts degree candidates for its first doctoral program, the Doctor of Education.

1993

  • 成人AV视频 joins NCAA Division II, competing in the Sunshine State Conference.
  • The 成人AV视频 Arena opens with seating for 5,800.

1994

  • 成人AV视频 unveils the landmark Osprey Fountain outside the Arena at spring graduation.
  • Enrollment tops 10,000 during fall registration.

1997

Ospreys move to the Peach Belt Athletic Conference.

1998

成人AV视频 President Adam W. Herbert leaves 成人AV视频 to become chancellor of Florida’s State University System.

1999

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  • Anne H. Hopkins takes office as 成人AV视频’s first female president and fourth overall.
  • The University Center opens as a state-of-the-art conference and meeting facility.

2001

Gov. Jeb Bush appoints members of the first 成人AV视频 Board of Trustees.

2002

The College of Business Administration becomes the Coggin College of Business in honor of Luther and Blanche Coggin, following a generous gift to the college.

2003

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  • Former Jacksonville Mayor John A. Delaney becomes 成人AV视频’s fifth president.
  • Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu teaches a spring course at 成人AV视频.

2005

成人AV视频 joins ASUN conference and transitions to Division I play.

2006

The College of Health officially becomes Brooks College of Health named for Brooks Health System, following a generous gift to the college.

2009

  • MOCA Jacksonville becomes a cultural institute of 成人AV视频, connecting the University to one of the largest contemporary art collections in the Southeast.
  • 成人AV视频 becomes eligible for Division I postseason play after the reclassification is complete.

2012

  • The 75,000 square foot state-of-the-art Student Wellness Complex opens.
  • OneJax, an interfaith organization working since 1970 to create an inclusive community where difference is celebrated, becomes an institute of the University.

2015

  • For the first time in 成人AV视频’s history, the men’s basketball team advances to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
  • 成人AV视频 creates the Hicks Honors College, through the generosity of Ann and David Hicks.

2016

成人AV视频 adds the William C. Webb Coastal Research Station, a 1,050-acre plot of pristine wetlands donated by the Widan Investment Corporation used by students and faculty for exploration and research.

2018

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David M. Szymanski becomes 成人AV视频’s sixth president.

2019

The 成人AV视频 Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation opens to serve as a hub for creativity, business development and learning.

2021

  • With the Spring 2021 graduation, the number of 成人AV视频 alumni surpasses 100,000.
  • Through the generosity of Crowley Maritime, the Crowley Center for Transportation and Logistics is created at 成人AV视频.
  • 成人AV视频 received 190 acres of land valued at $21.5 million from the Duval County Research and Development Authority.

2022

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Dr. Moez Limayem is named the seventh president of the 成人AV视频.

2023

  • The JEA | 成人AV视频 Sustainable Solutions Lab opens on 成人AV视频's campus to support clean and renewable energy education and research through collaboration.

2024

  • More than 10,000 badges are awarded, with more than 50 badge programs available to help students gain valuable skills and specialized knowledge.

2025

  • 成人AV视频 announces newly named Silverfield College of Education and Human Services, following a transformational gift from the Silverfield family.
  • 成人AV视频 women's softball makes first appearance in an NCAA tournament.