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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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"Goldy," a goldfish sculpture, floats in the lake outside the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and Coggin College of Business at UNF.

Take a break, de-stress before finals: This week’s schedule

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Dec 3, 2024

As finals week approaches, University of North Florida students can join various departments on campus to help de-stress. See the schedule below to learn more. De-stress before finals: This week's schedule...

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Young Palestinians walk amongst rubble of destroyed buildings at a neighbourhood in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

AP: Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began

The Associated Press | Dec 2, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Dec. 2, 2024 at 11:12 a.m. Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant...

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A man in a suit stands toward a podium with a microphone.

‘It’s been incredible’: UNF Athletics looks to build off of success, national attention

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Nov 26, 2024

The UNF Athletics program is fresh off one of its best weeks in recent memory.  An array of sports contributed to a week that, according to athletic director Nick Morrow, felt like March Madness in...

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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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FILE - Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

AP: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press | Nov 25, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Nov. 23, 2024, at 5:18 p.m. President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration,...

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OPINION: Traditional Thanksgiving foods: starter or benchwarmer?

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Nov 25, 2024

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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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 yellow leopard mascot stands on a football field, pointing to fans in the stadium.

OPINION: Loyalty over record, Jags fans stand together

Sarah Eng, Opinions Intern | Nov 24, 2024

This article expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to comment or submit a Letter to the Editor to share their opinions. To submit a Letter...

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The main stage for TEDxJacksonville, which took place on Nov. 16, 2024, in the Lazzara Performance Hall at the University of North Florida.

Democracy, healthcare, community: TEDxJacksonville comes to UNF

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Nov 22, 2024

TEDxJacksonville, a volunteer-run event licensed by TED, was held at the University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall on Nov. 16. The TED Foundation allows individuals to share their thoughts,...

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Forty-nine immigrants become official citizens of the United States at UNF’s naturalization ceremony. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF holds naturalization ceremony to celebrate new U.S. citizens

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Nov 22, 2024

A naturalization ceremony was held by the University of North Florida’s Hicks Honors College to celebrate the process of 49 immigrants becoming official citizens of the United States. Over 500 individuals...

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