Jacksonville University announces formation of honors college
A philanthropic gift by Tim and Stephanie Cost is the catalyst for elevation of the school’s honors program.
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| 3:15 p.m. January 18, 2024
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From left, Jacksonville University President Tim Cost; Lisa Sutherland, executive director of the JU Honors and Scholars Program; and Stephanie Cost, JU first lady. The Jan. 18 event marked the Costs’ philanthropic gift launching the Cost Honors College.
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Jacksonville University announced the formation of the Cost Honors College, named for JU President Tim Cost and his wife, Stephanie, in recognition of their philanthropic gift launching the college.
The Jan. 18 event took place at the Frisch Welcome Center on the JU campus in Arlington.
The Costs’ cumulative philanthropic support to the university now totals $10 million. The JU Honors Program will fully transition to the Cost Honors College by fall 2025.
Stephanie and Tim Cost at the Jan. 18 event announcing their philanthropic gift to launch the Cost Honors College at Jacksonville University.
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Matt Kane, JU board chairman, speaks at the Jan. 18 event announcing the formation of the Cost Honors College at the university.
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Lisa Sutherland, executive director of the JU Honors and Scholars Program.
Photo by David Crumpler
Stephanie Cost, Jacksonville University first lady.
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Jacksonville University President Tim Cost speaks at the Jan. 18 event at JU announcing the philanthropic gift by Cost and his wife, Stephanie, to launch the school’s Cost Honors College.
