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Final draft of UNF master plan includes major housing expansion, demolition of Osprey Hall and Village

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 11, 2025

The University of North Florida’s recently released campus master plan outlines a broad vision for the future of campus infrastructure, including several major developments in student housing. Presented...

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UNF Athletics announced its men's and women's soccer schedules earlier this summer.

With daunting roadtrip ahead, experienced UNF Men’s Soccer eyes success in 2025 season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 11, 2025

Before last week, UNF men’s soccer coach Jamie Davies thought two key players would be graduating from the team. However, those two impact players — Rentaro Miyakawa and David Perez — were granted...

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UNF women's soccer looks to build off a 9-4-7 record in its 2025 campaign.

Depth, newfound leadership and freshman success: UNF women’s soccer seeks more consistent 2025 season

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Aug 7, 2025

UNF women’s soccer is the only sport on campus that plays games before classes start. “We have a short pre-season compared to other sports here,” head coach Eric Faulconer said. “It’s a lot,...

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Osprey Connector shuttle bus driving on UNF Drive

Getting around UNF: Your guide to the Osprey Connector shuttle system

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 6, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Osprey Connector shuttle system provides free, reliable transportation around campus and to the nearby St. Johns Town Center when classes are in session. The Osprey...

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UNFPD police cars.

Man riding e-bike, waving knife arrested outside UNF maintenance facility: Police reports

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

A Jacksonville man on an e-bike was arrested after an argument with another man turned violent on July 28 outside the UNF maintenance facility, according to police reports.  The man arrested, 61-year-old...

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A 3D map rendering of the south end of campus, showing where the possible UNF presidential residence would be located shows the residence behind Hicks Hall on First Coast Tech Pkwy

UNF considers building presidential residence as part of long-term growth plans

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

As part of its campus master plan, the University of North Florida is exploring the addition of a presidential residence near Hicks Hall—a feature more than half of Florida’s public universities already...

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Petway Hall Burglary suspect in an elevator, wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes. He is carrying papers and has a Minecraft backpack on.

Police still working to arrest suspect in Petway Hall burglary who reportedly stole professor’s wallet

Sasha Koresh and Madelyn Schneider | Aug 4, 2025

Police are still working to arrest the Petway Hall burglary suspect who allegedly entered a professor’s office and stole a wallet on July 24, according to a university police report. On Monday, UNF...

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Two large metal and brick buildings sit next to each other on the other side of a lake.

UNF esports arena ‘Flight Deck’ set to launch in Spring 2026

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

The University of North Florida has started construction and is set to launch its esports program this coming spring, aiming to engage current students and create new opportunities in a fast-growing industry. The...

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Graphic showing the where Lots, 2, 3, 9, 12 and Garages 44 and 38 are located on a UNF campus map. Visit https://maps.unf.edu/ for an interactive map.

Faculty-staff parking space maintenance, Lot 12 repairs to impact traffic

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 3, 2025

Some parkings spaces at the University of North Florida will be unavailable from Aug. 4 through Aug. 15, according to an email sent to university faculty and staff Thursday. Faculty and staff...

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UNF graduates during the Summer 2025 commencement ceremony on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo courtesy on UNF.

Summer 2025 commencement celebrates more than 1,000 UNF graduates

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The University of North Florida recognized 1,016 students during its Summer 2025 commencement ceremony at the UNF Arena, according to the university.  The graduating class includes individuals ranging...

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

UNF Student Government to sell Jaguars season tickets on campus

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Student Government will be selling Jacksonville Jaguars season tickets on Aug. 18, the first day of fall classes for students. In an ongoing partnership with the...

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Outside look at the pool and main building of Osprey Fountains at UNF

Flooding, weird smells and pizza vending machines: Students share on-campus housing experiences

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 31, 2025

Just over 4,000 students live on the UNF campus across eight different University-owned and operated residence halls. While not all dorms, apartments or rooms are available to every student, UNF students...

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