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Student Body Vice President Vevvy Summerall reading a letter of recommendation from Student Body President Amelia Dyal to Kiley Moale, nominee for attorney general

Student Senate finalizes appointments in Student Government leadership

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 15, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Student Government swore-in six members during the Senate meeting on Friday, Sep. 12. The Rules and Oversight committee approved the students for numerous positions...

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UNF President Moez Limayem speaks at the 2025 Convocation ceremony at UNF Arena

UNF president condemns violence, calls for civil discourse at 2025 Convocation ceremony

Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 15, 2025

The University of North Florida held its Convocation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 12, to mark the start of the fall semester and to recognize the achievements of students, faculty and staff. During the...

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Osprey Connector shuttle bus driving on UNF Drive

Osprey Connecter campus shuttle to offer Saturday service

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 12, 2025

Starting this weekend, the Osprey Connector will offer Saturday shuttle service on campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Previously, the campus shuttle service only ran Sunday through Friday, with no service...

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The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services.

Professor & former university trustee takes legal action against UNF

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 10, 2025

A University of North Florida professor has taken legal action against the university, alleging that administrators violated state law when directing professors to remove DEI language from their course...

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Multiple grey and black cars sit in traffic.

UNF students report parking challenges as fall semester begins, Parking Services responds

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 9, 2025

As the fall semester commences, students at the University of North Florida are reporting multiple issues with parking and traffic on campus.  Increased traffic has caused longer wait times for students...

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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 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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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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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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