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UNF announces it will offer AI certificate program for free through end of 2025

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 8, 2025

The University of North Florida launched a new AI for Work and Life certificate program Monday, an eight-week online course that will be open to everyone.  In a campus wide email, UNF President Moez...

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University of North Florida Student Government Senate Chambers.

SG committees approve appointments, funding requests, September Osprey Voice topic

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 8, 2025

Multiple new positions have been appointed and confirmed within the University of North Florida's Student Government. During SG’s committee meetings on Sep. 5, the Rules and Oversight committee approved...

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UNF men's soccer defeated No. 19 Florida Atlantic 5-0 for its first ranked win since 2016.

Five different Ospreys score, UNF shuts out ranked FAU team in home opener

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 5, 2025

Head coach Jamie Davies made program history last season, leading UNF men’s soccer to its first ASUN Championship and NCAA tournament in program history. Entering his second year as the head man, Davies...

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UNF president and others cut ribbon at Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History grand opening

Community celebrates grand opening of Florida history center in UNF library

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 5, 2025

The University of North Florida held an event Friday afternoon to celebrate the newly opened Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History, located on the second floor of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. The...

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UNF students wait in line to order at The Halal Shack in the student union food court.

‘It’s okay’: Student thoughts on food court’s new Halal Shack

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 5, 2025

Students at the University of North Florida have mixed reactions to The Halal Shack, a new addition to the campus food court. Overall, UNF students had mixed reactions to the new Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern...

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Rendering of UNF's projected Athletics developments.

New soccer stadium, basketball practice facility, and expanded arena: A detailed look at UNF’s athletic master plan

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 2, 2025

In late July, during a Board of Trustees meeting, the University of North Florida’s ten-year master plan was revealed.  This plan outlines numerous new facilities, key renovations, and fields, all...

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UNF staves off winless weekend with five-set comeback win over UIC

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 2, 2025

The University of North Florida volleyball team went 1-2 in the North Florida Sunshine Tournament, losing to Georgia Southern and Florida State, while defeating UIC in five sets.   Despite easily...

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The Ospreys are seeking an improved record this season following a 13-19 campaign in 2024.

Previewing the 2025 UNF volleyball season with head coach Kristen Wright

Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Aug 29, 2025

It’s been a tumultuous offseason for the University of North Florida volleyball program, as many faces have come and gone through the UNF Arena doors. As the Ospreys gear up for the upcoming season,...

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Season preview: UNF cross country runners’ offseason training can make or break performance  

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 29, 2025

The UNF Cross Country program doesn’t necessarily start practice, or ever stop running.  Instead, director Jeff Pigg believes being a cross country runner is a lifestyle.  “You don’t really...

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A brick and metal building, with a large navy blue banner containing the UNF logo hanging from the front.

Class of 2029 marks largest incoming freshman cohort in UNF history

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 29, 2025

The University of North Florida has enrolled the largest incoming freshman cohort in its history this fall, with an estimated 3,170 new students joining the university, a 66% increase over last year, according...

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Jacksonville SDS protestors outside of the Library today to protest ICE training on campus.

Police Chief confirms two UNF police officers receiving ICE trainings

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Aug 27, 2025

This story was updated at 11:07 a.m. on Aug 28 with new information on the date officers started ICE training.  The University of North Florida Police Chief confirmed Wednesday that two university...

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A black and red sign reading "Know More Red Zone" in front of a lake.

Dean of Students’ fifth annual Red Zone programming begins

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 27, 2025

With the start of a new semester, the University of North Florida’s Dean of Students Office is launching its fifth annual Red Zone programming Thursday to raise awareness about the heightened risk of...

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