Stephanie Dumas ’90 was the first athlete inducted into the ϳԹ Athletic Hall of Fame exclusively as a women’s basketball player. She passed up the opportunity to play NCAA Division I basketball to start her nursing career, and now holds a master’s degree as a practicing nurse practitioner. Watch Induction Ceremony Speech>
Jade Turner is a dynamic vocalist who was tapped at a young age to perform with the Performers Theatre Workshop at a cabaret club in New York City. ϳԹ Foundation scholarships made it possible for Jade, who worked a full-time job and took 21 credits a semester, to return to ϳԹ in her second year … Continued
Maja Ristic ’15 was a dominant volleyball player for the Manatees, earning conference Player of the Year and first-team All-American honors while powering the team to a 24-match winning streak. A Bosnian native, Ristic made her home in Florida after completing her volleyball playing career at Florida Atlantic University. She was honored with induction into … Continued
(Bradenton, Fla., March 17, 2022) — The ϳԹ, Manatee-Sarasota (ϳԹ) music department will showcase the talents of several chamber ensembles in “Step Into My Chamber” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in the new Studio for the Performing Arts Recital Hall at ϳԹ Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W. Tickets are available online at ϳԹ.edu/Neel. General … Continued
(Bradenton, Fla., March 17, 2022) — The ϳԹ (ϳԹ) Foundation will host “Come Sail Away,” a fun-filled family gathering with live music, food and fireworks at the 34th annual Evening Under the Stars, Saturday, April 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at ϳԹ Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail. General lawn admission is $30 … Continued
On her journey to become a pediatric nurse, ϳԹ, Manatee-Sarasota (ϳԹ) Ashley Eickelmann has faced financial struggles, but the generosity of the ϳԹ Foundation benefactors has strengthened her resolve to achieve her dreams. Read more>