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Ambassador Soderberg (left) with Real World Policy course students in Washington (Courtesy of Daniel Loe)

How a UNF program is helping students become part of a global community

Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter Feb 22, 2025

UNF has committed to expanding the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) in upcoming semesters to encourage student involvement. The PSLP was founded in 2006 by Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, a former...

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Representatives from BSU and Pride Club, including Pride Club President Aster Walters (back right), pose for a picture with UNF Student Body President Michael Barcal and Student Body Vice President Ashlyn Davidson. (Courtesy of UNF SG)

A talk with BSU, Pride Club presidents on new SG commission status

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Feb 16, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate unanimously passed legislation allowing the Black Student Union and Pride Club to join SG as official commissions at the Jan. 31 student Senate...

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Some of the members of For a Black Girl, courtesy of DJ Washington.

For a Black Girl celebrates Black History Month with community events and empowerment

Sasha Koresh, Features Volunteer Feb 10, 2025

For a Black Girl, a student-run organization at the University of North Florida, will be hosting multiple events during Black History Month and encourages the UNF community to participate.   DJ Washington,...

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University of North Florida sign

Learning for a Lifetime: How UNF helps senior citizens pursue education at any age

Sasha Koresh, Features Volunteer Feb 7, 2025

The University of North Florida offers many opportunities for senior citizens to continue their education and encourages them to learn for a lifetime through the Learning for a Lifetime (LFL) program. Terri...

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A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. stands in the UNF Peace Plaza.

Students serve community on MLK Day, one stitch at a time

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Jan 21, 2025

Some students at the University of North Florida spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday picking away at threads from dusty, old airplane seat covers.  In honor of the holiday, the Office of Service-Learning...

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A student looks through a microscope in a science lab. He has brown hair and is wearing a blue sweatshirt.

Inside UNF’s plan to guarantee experiential learning for all students

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Jan 17, 2025

The University of North Florida announced that experiential learning opportunities will be guaranteed for all students starting this coming fall semester. According to the university, 100% of students...

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The Eco-Adventure sign outside outside of the nature trails. The sign reads "Welcome to Eco Adventure"

Eco-Adventure: The focal point of UNF’s RecWell department

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Jan 12, 2025

Surrounded by lush foliage and spotted with small lakes, the University of North Florida’s natural feel is why many consider the campus unique. The UNF Sawmill Slough Nature Preserve and nature trails...

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Rooke Breede, a graphic design student, stands by the display case she designed for the Embroidery for Peace and Memory event.

UNF Digital Humanities Institute connects past and future

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Jan 6, 2025

Students in the Digital Humanities Institute at the University of North Florida are combining technology, historical research and art to provide the community with easily accessible and invaluable information. The...

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One of the Avonlea vendor's booths with items for sale including teapots, ceramics, furniture and paintings.

With over 200 vendors, this last-surviving Jacksonville antique mall has something for everybody

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Jan 5, 2025

Avonlea Antiques and Interiors in Jacksonville is a 15-minute drive from the University of North Florida campus and is the last antique mall standing of the six-location antique mall conglomerate. Originally...

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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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Cameron Robinson, a 13-year-old junior at UNF is at the UNF Bookstore. (Courtesy of UNF)

At 13, UNF junior dives right into college labs and big dreams

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Dec 3, 2024

Engineering students this fall may be having a tough time keeping up with Cameron Robinson, a 13-year-old junior who started his first semester at the University of North Florida in August. After moving...

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"Welcome to Hobbs Creek," by artist Emily Timmons.

Graduating seniors celebrate artistic accomplishments featured at UNF art galleries

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Nov 25, 2024

Nineteen graduating art students showcased their final projects at the Fall 2024 Senior Showcase at the University of North Florida Gallery of Art and Lufrano Intercultural Gallery on Nov. 21. Taking...

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