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A new professional portrait booth is now available for students in the student union.

New professional portrait booth now available in Student Union

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter Jun 5, 2025

A new self-service professional portrait booth is now available in the John A. Delaney Student Union, offering University of North Florida students, faculty, and staff an accessible way to take business-style...

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The section of UNF Drive between Lot 7 and Lot 8 is closed for construction. (Courtesy of UNF Parking Services)

Traffic Advisory: Section of UNF Drive will be closed due to construction

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Jun 2, 2025

A section of UNF Drive between Lots 7 and Lots 9 and 10 will be closed to traffic from Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 22, according to a press release email. According to the email, the closure...

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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.

New library center highlighting Florida’s economic and transportation history to open this fall

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Jun 1, 2025

The new Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History will hold its grand opening at the library this fall on September 5, according to the UNF Library website.   Hilary Streifer, the librarian overseeing...

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A white UNF logo on a dark blue column at the student union.

UNF President updates campus on ICE agreement status, gives guidance to international students, staff

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor May 30, 2025

University of North Florida President Moez Limayem reaffirmed in a campus-wide email on May 23 that the university has no active contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and that there has...

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Dr. Mei Zhao was named the new UNF Brooks College of Health dean on May 21, 2025.

Dr. Mei Zhao named dean of UNF Brooks College of Health

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 30, 2025

The University of North Florida has appointed Dr. Mei Zhao as the new dean of the Brooks College of Health, following her service as interim dean. Zhao, who earned her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth...

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Public Notice: UNF releases proposed changes to two additional university regulations

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 30, 2025

The University of North Florida released its proposed amendments to two regulations: 5.0020R Prohibition Against Hazing and 11.0010R Schedule of Tuition and Fees. The Board of Trustees will consider...

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A blue sign in front of a fenced-in garden that says "Frederick & Ophelia Tate Ogier Gardens"

Police Beat: Burglary at Ogier Gardens, police arrest boyfriend for trespassing, stolen electronic bike

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter May 26, 2025

Burglary at Ogier Gardens   On May 19, the senior coordinator of Ogier Gardens at the University of North Florida, discovered that 60 to 70 nectarines and plums had been stolen from the garden, according...

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The Florida Board of Governors oversees all of the state's 12 public universities, including the University of North Florida. (Logo courtesy of the Florida BOG)

Florida Board of Governors calls for safety assessments across all public universities following FSU shooting

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor May 24, 2025

In the wake of last month’s shooting at Florida State University, the state’s Board of Governors has directed all public university presidents to assess campus building security and lockdown capabilities...

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UNF Student Government Senate Chambers

UNF Student Government goes on hiatus for summer term

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 23, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government will not be active during the summer 2025 term. Regular meetings are scheduled to resume at the start of the fall semester on Aug 22, according to Senate...

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A lake in front of a UNF building surrounded by green grass and trees.

Over $14.7 million in grants supporting UNF programs and research defunded since January, documents show

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2025

The University of North Florida has had six major federal grants defunded since the beginning of this year, valued at over $14.7 million in total, according to university documents obtained through a records...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" with his arms raised in the air.

Breaking down everything UNF submitted to Florida DOGE

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2025

Last month, the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a letter ordering Florida’s public universities to submit a slew of institutional records for grants, faculty research and staff positions.  These...

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A sign with large, dark blue letters spells "UNF" on a concrete stand in the grassy area next to a sidewalk. The sky is bright blue with some small white clouds and there are lots of trees in the background.

Public Notice: UNF releases proposed changes to four university regulations

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 16, 2025

The University of North Florida released its proposed amendments to four regulations: 1.0040R Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity, 10.0040R Prohibited Uses of Non-Motorized Vehicles, 10.0030R Prohibited...

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