Jacksonville University Selects Barnes & Noble College to Manage Campus Store Operations
23 July 2019 - 11:54PM
Business Wire
Jacksonville University has selected Barnes & Noble
College to manage its in-store and online campus store
operations. Effective July 15, 2019, the Jacksonville University
campus bookstore has opened for business under the management of
Barnes & Noble College. In addition, Barnes & Noble College
opened JAX Outfitters, a brand new spirit shop located in the
Frisch Family Welcome Center.
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“We are pleased to welcome our new partners, Barnes & Noble
College, to the Jacksonville University campus,” said Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Randy Freebourn. “Their
expertise and premier customer service will enhance the book-buying
experience and expand affordable resources for JU students.”
With a strong focus on driving affordability, access and
achievement, Barnes & Noble College will act as a complete
support system for Jacksonville University. Through the on-campus
bookstore, Barnes & Noble College will offer an extensive
selection of affordable learning materials, including new, used and
digital books, open educational resources (OER) and OER-based
digital courseware, a robust textbook rental program and a Price
Match program.
In addition to operating the JU Bookstore, Barnes & Noble
College launched JAX Outfitters, a dynamic spirit shop located in
the heart of the Frisch Family Welcome Center. Students, alumni and
fans can shop for their favorite Dolphins apparel in a dedicated
on-campus store, which will offer t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats,
gifts and more.
JU clothing, gifts, course materials and school supplies are
also available to browse online at www.ju.bncollege.com.
“We are excited to deliver exceptional service to the
Jacksonville University campus community,” said Barry Brover,
Executive Vice President, Barnes & Noble College. “Our presence
across two locations on campus will allow us to serve as an
important campus resource, providing even greater value for the
University and the students it serves. We look forward to driving
success for Jacksonville University students, faculty and
alumni.”
Barnes & Noble College currently operates more than 770
campus stores nationwide. For more information about Barnes &
Noble College’s services and locations, visit
www.bncollege.com.
About Jacksonville University Named an “America’s Best
College” in the south for more than 10 consecutive years by U.S.
News & World Report, Jacksonville University is a premier
private institution in northeast Florida. Founded in 1934, the
University offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs,
including in-demand degrees in Nursing, Business, Biology and
Marine Science, Engineering, Finance, as well as those in the more
contemporary and specialized fields of Aviation, Communication
Sciences and Disorders, Film, Animation, and Sport Business.
Jacksonville University is located in a beautiful riverfront
setting in suburban Jacksonville, across the St. Johns River from
downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 240-acre
campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a
mix of historic and new campus buildings.
About Barnes & Noble College Barnes & Noble
College, a Barnes & Noble Education company (NYSE:BNED), is a
leading operator of college bookstores in the United States. Barnes
& Noble College currently operates 772 campus bookstores and
the school-branded e-commerce sites for each store, serving more
than 5 million college students and faculty nationwide. General
information on Barnes & Noble College can be obtained by
visiting the Company’s website: www.bncollege.com.
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Laura Phelps Sr. Director of Public and Media Relations
Jacksonville University lphelps5@ju.edu
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