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Final draft of UNF master plan includes possible football stadium, Greek village

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 24, 2025

A football stadium and Greek village could be in the University of North Florida’s future, according to a draft campus master plan presented to the Board of Trustees (BOT) on Wednesday. The draft...

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Professional sports near UNF: A guide to all the teams, events located in Jacksonville

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 23, 2025

Located in the contiguous United States’ largest city by land, the University of North Florida isn’t far from premier college and sporting events. Besides having over 15 Division I college sports...

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Florida Board of Governors approves new accreditor for public universities

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 20, 2025

The Florida Board of Governors approved a new accreditor for the state university system on July 11. However, the agency, the Commission for Public Higher Education, still needs federal approval before...

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UNF’s campus accessibility efforts aim to remove barriers for students

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 18, 2025

Students and staff at the University of North Florida say the campus is more accessible than ever. With a focus on academic accommodations, physical accessibility, and inclusive learning environments,...

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UNF Student Government announces Fall 2025 meeting schedule

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Jul 16, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Student Government has released its meeting schedule for the upcoming fall semester. The first Senate meeting will be held on Thursday, August 22, at noon in the...

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Osprey Ridge: Exclusive inside look at UNF’s new honors dorm following ribbon cutting

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 16, 2025

The University of North Florida hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday for the opening of Osprey Ridge, the new honors residence hall.  Set to open for Fall 2025 move-in, the new residence hall community...

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UNF SG to hand out free Steelers vs. Jaguars preseason tickets on July 15

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Jul 14, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Student Government will be giving out free tickets to the Steelers vs. Jaguars preseason game on Tuesday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Osprey Plaza.  According...

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UNF expands AI footprint: From classroom to community

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 14, 2025

As artificial intelligence transforms industries across the globe, the University of North Florida is working to integrate AI into its classrooms, research labs, and community initiatives—while keeping...

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UNF finalizes agreement with ICE, Limayem says no UPD trainings scheduled

UNF finalizes agreement with ICE, Limayem says no UPD trainings scheduled

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 14, 2025

The University of North Florida’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been approved and finalized, according to ICE records, officially allowing UPD officers to be trained for...

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UNF extends beach volleyball, softball head coaches, announces soccer schedules 

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 14, 2025

The University of North Florida Athletics recently announced two head coach contract extensions and schedule releases for multiple sports.  UNF Athletics has extended the contracts of head softball...

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What opting into House v. NCAA settlement means for UNF Athletics

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 13, 2025

University of North Florida and UNF Athletics didn’t waste any time deciding on whether to opt into the House versus NCAA Settlement.  In fact, on the same day schools were able to join the 2.8 billion...

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Police Reports: 6 scooter and bike thefts reported in one week

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

A total of six electric scooter and bicycle thefts were reported on campus at the University of North Florida over the span of a week, according to university police reports. The first theft happened...

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