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Entering her third year as the UNF women's basketball coach, Erika Lambert seeks a more improved 2025-26 season.
Season Preview: How head coach Erika Lambert rebuilt the UNF women’s basketball roster in one offseason
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | 9:00 am

In Erika Lambert’s first two seasons as head coach of the University of North Florida women’s basketball team, she hasn’t been building...

The UNF women's basketball team returns to UNF Arena on Wednesday, seeking its first win against Palm Beach Atlantic.
Women’s basketball opens season with hard-fought loss at Florida
Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Nov 5, 2025

On Monday, Nov. 3, the University of North Florida women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the new season to the Florida Gators by...

UNF will play the winner of Stetson versus Central Arkansas on Nov. 10 at Hodges Stadium
Davies’ red card leaves serious questions to be answered following loss to Stetson
Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Nov 3, 2025

In the Ospreys’ final game before the Atlantic Sun (ASUN) championship is set to begin, the University of North Florida men’s soccer team...

A white computer screen listing off hyperlinks for registration.
Spring 2026 class registration begins Monday for UNF students
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Nov 5, 2025

Registration for the University of North Florida’s Spring 2026 semester opens soon, with students encouraged to plan ahead to secure their...

UNF president Moez Limayem smiles, wearing black suit, white shirt, dark red tie.
Limayem’s BOG confirmation for USF presidency delayed to January
RJ Kinard, Government Reporter | Nov 5, 2025

Moez Limayem’s approval for the University of South Florida’s top spot has been delayed to January, following his unanimous selection by...

A hand wearing a white latex glove prepares a vaccine
Latest UNF survey shows Republican lead for 2026, majority support of childhood vaccine mandates 
RJ Kinard, Government Reporter | Nov 5, 2025

The UNF Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) conducted a new poll of “likely” voters across Florida, showing potential Republican candidates...

UNF Chief of Police Frank Mackesy with Linda Mobley, executive secretary for UNF Marketing and Communications, at a fake press conference to find the missing Osprey mascot.
UNF holds fake press briefing with police chief to find missing Osprey mascot
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Nov 3, 2025

A press briefing was held Monday morning at the University of North Florida to spread the word about a play investigation of UNF’s missing...

UNF Student Government Senate Chambers
UNF SG committees approve two travel requests and finalize Osprey Voice topic
RJ Kinard, Government Reporter | Nov 3, 2025

Two of the University of North Florida Student Government committees met this past Friday to approve travel requests from clubs and confirm November’s...

Dr. Brian Thornton smiles, wearing colorful Hawaiian shirt sitting at his desk.
Brian Thornton, longtime UNF communication professor, dies at 72
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Oct 30, 2025

The following story was updated on Nov. 2, 2025 at 10:15 p.m. to add new memorial service information. Brian Thornton, a tenured professor...

A sign with large, dark blue letters spells "UNF" on a concrete stand in the grassy area next to a sidewalk. The sky is bright blue with some small white clouds and there are lots of trees in the background.
UNF professor fired for in-class comments relating to Charlie Kirk, university alleges shooting threat
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 29, 2025

A University of North Florida professor was fired Tuesday for comments he made in class relating to the assassination of right-wing influencer...

The outside of Tom and Betty Petway Hall at UNF, large modern metal building with large glass window panes
How a new grant could help UNF support local teachers in under-resourced classrooms
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Nov 2, 2025

The University of North Florida’s college of education recently received a three-year, $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department...

Will McMahon working with sustainability committee on campus. (Photo courtesy of Will McMahon)
Sustainability on UNF’s Campus
Sasha Koresh | Oct 28, 2025

UNF is advancing sustainability through new technology, reduced plastic use and collaboration between administration and Student...

Family and friends remember UNF student Hunter Ford following weekend memorial bike ride
Family and friends remember UNF student Hunter Ford following weekend memorial bike ride
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 20, 2025

Nearly 100 people gathered outside the student union on Saturday to celebrate the life of Hunter Ford, the UNF student who...

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OPINION: AI is reshaping the job market. Students need to catch up.
Sai Rithwik Nooguri | Nov 5, 2025
Cover of Anne Berest's The Postcard shows a black-and-white portrait of a woman on a postcard
The Postcard, a book review
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jun 19, 2025
Computer rendering of what the entrance of the UNF Flight Deck esports arena would look like. (Courtesy of UNF)
OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 27, 2025
Gov. DeSantis smiling and posing with a recently signed bill impacting higher education through the public university system and technical training programs
OPINION: Is Florida DOGE DeSantis’ attempt at being cool?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 18, 2025
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Sponsored: 24/7 UNF Tutoring for Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus Classes Through CramBetter
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CramBetter, a popular online tutoring platform known for its concise, concept-focused videos and practice...

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UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*
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"A gamer’s paradise" - it’s the perfect way to describe UNF’s central gaming hub. Over the years,...

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SPONSORED: 4 Ways to Combine Entertainment with Education
Sponsored Article

Education and entertainment have a complicated relationship. They rhyme and get along but still differ...

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SPONSORED: 5 Reasons Why Entertainment Is Necessary for Students
George Thompson, Sponsored Article

We all need to have a moment of rest and to ease off the pressure. Being a student is far much tough...

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The University of North Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the University’s educational programs and activities, and the University is required by Title IX and its implementing federal regulations to not discriminate on that basis. The requirement not to discriminate also extends to admissions and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education, or both. UNF’s Title IX Coordinator, Tricia Buchholz, may be contacted at 1 UNF Drive, Building 1, Suite 1200, Jacksonville, FL 32224

otcr@unf.edu, 904-620-2507.
Tricia Buchholz, Director
Office of Title IX and Civil Rights
1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 1, Suite 1201
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 620-2507
TTY: 711