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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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The Brooks College of Health.

UNF offers resources to help students de-stress during finals

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 24, 2024

With only a few weeks left of the 2024 fall semester and finals quickly approaching, students tend to get stressed and search for resources to help them cope during this hectic time.  UNF offers many...

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A piece of artwork made at the Expressive Arts Open Studio

Open art studio gives UNF students a place to belong

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter | Nov 15, 2024

Every Thursday inside the Counseling Center, University of North Florida students channel their experiences and emotions into creativity. The Expressive Arts Open Studio is one of the walk-in workshops...

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A field of United States flags outside the UNF Student Union.

The day after: Student thoughts post-Election Day

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter | Nov 12, 2024

The air was filled with contention and dissonance on Wednesday, Nov. 6— the day after the 2024 general election. Early Wednesday morning, the Associated Press confirmed Donald Trump to have won the...

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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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Flyer of UNF Digital Badging Inventory: Approved and Awarded Badges. The badges listed are the full list of badges offered for free to current UNF students.

Is digital badging legit? Here’s what to know and how to earn them

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 7, 2024

The University of North Florida offers students free digital badging opportunities, providing verified skills to enhance resumes and appeal to employers. Digital badges are short, self-paced and skill-focused...

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Two scare actors work on applying fake blood to one another before being sent into the trails.

UNF Swoopocalypse: Over 50 students take on haunted trails in Halloween thrills

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

University of North Florida Healthy Osprey hosted its annual Swoopocalyspe event on Oct. 29, with over 50 student racers who walked the UNF Nature Trails, which were decorated for Halloween and full of...

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OSLCE provides shuttle service to the polls for Vote Early Day

OSLCE provides shuttle service to the polls for Vote Early Day

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Nov 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement celebrated Vote Early Day with a party on the Green on Oct. 29, 2024, to raise awareness for early voting. A shuttle...

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