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Adiba Hoque stands next to her presentation in a large room, around other students and their projects. She has long, black hair and is wearing a tan shirt with black pants and smiling.

Students present research projects at annual UNF SOARS conference

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter Apr 18, 2025

Undergraduate and graduate students alike presented their research at the annual Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and Scholarship on Friday, April 11. SOARS is an annual interdisciplinary...

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An inside look at 'The Merry Widow,' UNF Opera's spring production

An inside look at ‘The Merry Widow,’ UNF Opera’s spring production

Cadence Beck, Volunteer Reporter Apr 7, 2025

Inside the Fine Arts Center choir room, University of North Florida students can be seen running lines, practicing dances and sharing tech week snacks. Each member of the cast and crew spends most...

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Jade Gordon talks about “The Power of Encouragement” during her keynote speech.

Taylor Leadership Institute hosts 2024 Leading Ladies Leadership Summit

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Dec 4, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Taylor Leadership Institute hosted its Leading Ladies Leadership Summit on Nov. 22, with keynote speaker Jade Gordon.  The TLI event was free for students to attend...

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A blue UNF yard sign with the words "Soar to Success" and a photo of graduating students sits in the grass next to a sidewalk, encouraging students to register for fall and summer classes.

UNF Spring Registration 2025: What students need to know before Nov. 12

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Nov 7, 2024

Spring registration week at the University of North Florida is approaching fast as time tickets will open for students to select their classes beginning the morning of Nov. 12. Students can view their...

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Dean of Students and victim advocates help students with fourth annual Red Zone programming

Dean of Students and victim advocates help students with fourth annual Red Zone programming

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Sep 9, 2024

More than half of yearly sexual assaults at college campuses occur during the first few months of college, a period known as the Red Zone. While students of all genders, sexual orientations and ages are...

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In room 1314, attendees filled multiple seats to watch the first film of the semester, "Problemista".  (Courtesy of Nicholas de Villiers)

Movies on the House kicks off its fall series: Free movies for UNF students

Kaili Cochran, Volunteer Reporter Sep 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Movies on the House program showed its first film of the semester last week.  MOTH began in 1998 and provides students, faculty, staff and guests with free movies...

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Career fairs can help UNF students and alumni prepare to enter the workforce and establish valuable connections with employers. (Photo courtesy of Career Services)

UNF’s career fairs are a ‘no-brainer opportunity’

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Mar 27, 2024

At the end of February, UNF held its spring 2024 Career Week events at the Adam W. Herbert University Center. This semesterly event featured five job fairs for students interested in STEM and construction,...

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Protesters chant as a line of approximately 50-75 police cars leave the Adam W. Herbert University Center Tuesday night.

Chants, police and metal detectors: Michael Oren’s visit to UNF

Carter Mudgett and Jeanne Gilbert Nov 17, 2023
When Michael Oren's lecture at the University of North Florida was first announced, people marked their calendars...
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UNF Interfaith Center to hold discussion of critical hope and interfaith in the community next week

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 22, 2023

The Interfaith Center at the University of North Florida will be holding a discussion with author Dr. Kari Grain about embodied critical hope next Tuesday evening.  Earlier this year, student leaders...

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The University of North Florida hosted the Female Founders Forum on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Embracing Equity: Female Founders Forum held at UNF

Mallory Pace, News Editor Mar 6, 2023

To kick off Women’s History Month, the University of North Florida hosted the eighth annual PS27 Female Founders Forum on Friday in a sold-out event that welcomed inspiring guest speakers and the chance...

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UNF celebrates Black History Month; here’s the rundown

Grae Barron, Reporter Feb 7, 2023

Black History Month has begun and the University of North Florida is celebrating with events from multiple organizations on campus all month long.   Starting on the Feb. 1, the Intercultural Center...

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Kick off 2023 with UNF’s event-packed week

Mallory Pace, News Editor Jan 10, 2023

The University of North Florida (UNF) welcomes back its students – new and returning – for the 2023 Spring semester with a week filled with campus events that include free food, special giveaways and...

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