JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University has received a $3.3 million donation, the largest donation in the 36-year history of the university's School of Nursing.
The university has established the Keigwin School of Nursing using gifts including $3 million from Beverly and Jack Keigwin.
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The couple also made additional investments in the nursing program and in the school's College of Healthcare Sciences.
Jack Keigwin a trustee, executive-in-residence and friend to the university said the gift is one of the most meaningful ones that he and his wife have made.
“As a family we believe that every great city has an outstanding private university, and Jacksonville University is no exception,” he said. “Now the Keigwin School, with its world-class faculty, will enhance the quality of health care in our community for our students, the JU family and our region.”
Beverly Keigwin has devoted time, energy and passion to the School of Nursing’s students, and has a personal reason for wanting to help it shine.
“As a former nurse, I want the students to have a true home on campus where they can learn in a cutting-edge environment with compassionate faculty and hands-on training. They are ready when they leave JU,” she said.
The donation is part of the university's $120 million ASPIRE campaign, which has raised nearly $109 million toward its 2020 goal.