Our Legacy

A former Navy underwater bomb disposal frogman, our founder and chancellor Glenn R. Jones has devoted much of his life to his passionately held belief that education should be available to everyone, everywhere.

This is especially apt for the brave men and women who serve our country. In fact, our very format—100% online with no scheduled class times—empowers our students in uniform and their family members to pursue their education no matter where they are.

Mr. Jones embodies determination and the entrepreneurial spirit. He has been called many things: visionary, passionate, formidable, brilliant, and driven, among them. But he has never been called predictable. From the cable and entertainment industries to his passion—education—Mr. Jones continues to make a difference.

His story of hard work, vision, social conscience, and triumph perfectly illustrates the forward-thinking, positive outlook that permeates our JIU culture. Click here to read his inspiring bio.