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Joey Pallmann and guest speaker UNF President Moez Limayem with UNF Hicks Honors College liaisons and facilitators. (Luca Fiannaca/submitted by Joey Pallmann)

The Hicks Honors College: How a first-year UNF student found his community

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Apr 10, 2025

For many college students, the first year is crucial to their academic trajectory—it’s a time to set goals and find a community. Joey Pallmann, a first-year international business major at the University...

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UNF students seek greater cybersecurity education and transparency on campus

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Apr 2, 2025

In an increasingly technological world, University of North Florida students wish there were more accessible resources on cybersecurity education.   Azzie Berry, an early education student at UNF,...

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UNF Deputy Police Chief on how students can stay safe on campus

The University of North Florida has multiple ways students can stay safe on campus and UNF Deputy Police Chief Adam Brown gave his insight on the different methods available. Blue Phones The blue polls,...

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The slogan, "North or Nowhere," could be seen on the backs of T-shirts everywhere around campus after the university rolled out its brand refresh last October. 
Model: Molly Abbott

Identity Crisis: ‘It’s a North Thing’

“Inspirational,” “Hopeful,” “Northward”—these are just a few words that Vice President of Marketing and Communications Andrea Jones used to describe the University of North Florida’s brand...

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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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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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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 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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