Press Releases

May 6 2013
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDER GLENN JONES TO BE INDUCTED INTO TROOPS TO TEACHERS HALL OF FAME

U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program created to honor members of the education community who have assisted military personnel begin new teaching careers.

Mar 19 2013
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY NAMED AS CANDIDATE FOR NCATE ACCREDITATION

DENVER, Colo., (March 19, 2013) — Jones International University®, Ltd. (JIU®) announced the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)has confirmed Jones International University’s School of Education as a candidate for accreditation under this governing body.  JIU has met each of NCATE’s preconditions required before becoming an official candidate for accreditation. The Unit Accreditation Board (UAB) officially accepts candidates at its semi-annual meetings in April and October.

Mar 4 2013
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY RANKED AMONG TOP FIVE ONLINE UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

DENVER, Colo., (March 4, 2013) – For the fifth consecutive year, Jones International University® (JIU®) has been ranked among the top five of the best online universities in the world, according to the Global Academy Online 2013 10th annual edition of the BEST & WORST IN ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS.

Jan 10 2013
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY NAMED ONE OF MILITARY ADVANCED EDUCATION’S “MILITARY-FRIENDLY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES”

DENVER, Colo., (January 10, 2013) — Military Advanced Education (MAE) today announced Jones International University® (JIU®) is included in their 2013 Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities.  The full list of Military-Friendly schools is available in print in the December 2012 issue and online at http://www.mae-kmi.com. Published since 2005, MAE serves armed services education service officers (ESOs), transition officers (TOs), and other top level commands who work with service

Nov 10 2012
HIGHPOINT CHURCH PARTNERS WITH FRAZIER GLOBAL STRATEGIES AND JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY® TO PROVIDE 1,100 WINTER COATS TO DENVER-AREA INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

DENVER, Colo., (November 10, 2012) — One thousand and one hundred Denver-area individuals received a new winter coat this past Saturday at the annual Highpoint Church Winter Coat Giveaway sponsored by Highpoint Church, Frazier Global Strategies and Jones International University® (JIU®).  During the two hour event, brand new coats were distributed on a first come, first served basis to men, women and children in the Denver community.   Held at the Martin Luther King Jr.

Oct 9 2012
GLENN JONES NAMED ONE OF 2013 COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF FAME LAUREATES BY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AND DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

DENVER (October 9, 2012) – Glenn Jones was named as one of the 2013 inductees into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame today by Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.  The Colorado Business Hall of Fame is an elite group comprised of Colorado’s most distinguished business leaders from the past and present.

Oct 4 2012
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RECEIVE $1,000,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FROM JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

DENVER, Colo., (October 4, 2012) — Jones International University® (JIU®) today announced the renewal of the Educator Scholarship Program for Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF).  This partnership provides all employees in the Douglas County School District (DCSD) access to scholarship options to use towards master and doctoral degrees in education and business fields of study.

Sep 27 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY® SELECTS DR. MILTON GOLDBERG FOR UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR ROLE

DENVER, Colo., (September 26, 2012) — Jones International University® (JIU®) is pleased to announce Milton Goldberg Ed.D has been selected to fill the role of University Chancellor. Effective immediately, Dr. Goldberg will resign all responsibilities as JIU’s Chairman of the Board and its Governance Committee, as well as his membership on the university’s Board of Trustees and will commence leadership activities in the Chancellor position.

Sep 17 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY® AWARDED MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS ® TITLE FROM VICTORY MEDIA

DENVER, Colo., (September 17, 2012) —Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has named Jones International University® (JIU®) to its annual Military Friendly Schools ® list. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools ® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus

Sep 12 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY APPOINTS NEW DEAN, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

DENVER, Colo., (September 12, 2012) — Jones International University® (JIU®) is pleased to announce that Ellie Shahinian Baldwin Ph.D has been appointed as the University’s Dean for the School of Education, effective immediately. In this role, Dr. Baldwin will be responsible for leading and managing academic activities for JIU’s School of Education including oversight of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment of student learning to ensure teaching excellence and fulfillment of the University’s vision and mission.