Press Releases

Sep 5 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY® TO SPONSOR BILLINGTON CYBERSECURITY'S 3RD ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT

DENVER, Colo., (September 10, 2012) — Jones International University® (JIU®) recently announced Platinum level sponsorship of the Billington CyberSecurity Summit to occur on September 27 in Washington, D.C. Held at the National Press Club, this event will host an elite cross-section of over 25 distinguished federal, state and industry cyber experts who will provide targeted insights about late-breaking developments surrounding increasingly sophisticated threats to critical infrastructure—the number one security issue facing Congress and the na

Aug 22 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY® PARTNERS WITH VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA TO DONATE ‘STUFF FOR STUDENTS'

DENVER, Colo., (August 21, 2012) — Children in the Denver-area will receive school supplies next week courtesy of the Stuff for Students drive organized by Volunteers of America and 9NEWS.  Jones International University® (JIU®) partnered with these organizations and aided in the collection effort between July 18th and August 20th.  At the end of the month-long period, JIU collected and delivered two van-loads full of supplies for the drive.

Jul 27 2012
THE POTTER’S HOUSE TO PARTNER WITH FRAZIER GLOBAL STRATEGIES AND JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY® TO PROVIDE 500 BACKPACKS TO DENVER AREA STUDENTS IN NEED.

DENVER, Colo., (July 27, 2012) — Five hundred Denver-area children will receive backpacks stuffed with school supplies this weekend courtesy of The Potter’s House, Frazier Global Strategies and Jones International University® (JIU®).  The three organizations partnered to fund the 2012 Backpack Drive to provide school supplies to pre-kindergarten through high school aged children in the Denver area.  Backpacks will be distributed to families who signed up to receive the packs on Sunday, July 29 at The Potter’s House following the 9 a.m

Jul 9 2012
ERNST & YOUNG ANNOUNCES GLENN JONES, FOUNDER, JONES INTERNATIONAL, LTD. IS AN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR® 2012 AWARD WINNER IN THE MOUNTAIN DESERT REGION

 Ernst & Young announces Glenn Jones, Founder, Jones International, Ltd.
is an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award winner in The Mountain Desert region

Award recognizes entrepreneurial excellence in the Media & Communications category

May 11 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDER GLENN JONES IS AN ERNST & YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR® 2012 FINALIST IN THE MOUNTAIN DESERT REGION

DENVER, Colo., (May 11, 2012) — Jones International University® (JIU®)today announced that Founder Glenn R. Jones was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 program in the Mountain Desert region which includes Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Apr 3 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF SKYDRIVE FOR STUDENTS

DENVER, Colo., (April 3, 2012) — Jones International University®, Ltd. (JIU®) today announced the availability of SkyDrive service for students.  SkyDrive is a Microsoft cloud service which enables JIU students to utilize web-based versions of Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at no additional charge. 

Mar 29 2012
MIZEL MUSEUM’S 2012 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT AWARD HONOREE HAS EXTRA-LONG HISTORY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

DENVER - (March 29, 2012) – When the Mizel Museum chose to honor Glenn R. Jones with the 2012 Community Enrichment Award and asked for his list of achievements, they didn’t expect a four-page resume that might make Bill Gates look like an underachiever. Jones’ list of accomplishments includes dozens of successful business and humanitarian endeavors, groundbreaking inventions, multiple business holdings, award-winning documentary and motion picture production, and far-reaching investments, and he’s been on the receiving end of multiple honors and awards.

Feb 13 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

DENVER, Colo., (February 13, 2012) — Jones International University® (JIU®) is pleased to announce that Marijane Axtell Paulsen, Ph.D has been appointed as the University’s Chief Academic Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Dr. Paulsen will be responsible for leading and managing the entire range of academic activities for JIU including oversight of the University’s curriculum, instruction, assessment of student learning, service and compliance to ensure teaching excellence and fulfillment of the University’s vision and mission.

Jan 6 2012
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY® GRADUATE APPOINTED JUDGE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURT

DENVER, Colo., (January 6, 2012) – Jones International University® (JIU®) congratulates Cheryl Rowles-Stokes on her recent appointment by Governor John Hickenlooper as the new county court judge in the 18th Judicial District.  Rowles-Stokes is a graduate of JIU and received her Masters of Business Administration from the University before pursuing a J.D. from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.

Dec 20 2011
JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF SOCIETY OF SCHOLARS

Academic fellowship created to evolve and nurture scholarly concepts and activities among faculty and students.