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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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A 3-D rendering of UNF's prospective core campus, looking north.

Everything inside the final draft of UNF’s 10-year master plan

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 31, 2025

The final draft of the University of North Florida’s campus master plan was presented to the Board of Trustees last week, outlining proposed construction, renovations, and campus upgrades over the next...

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The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.

UNF Parking Services announces new system for visitors, event parking

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Parking Services is launching a new web-based parking validation system designed to simplify and improve the experience for department visitors and event guests. The...

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UNF Board of Trustees approves $25 million budget request to accommodate growth amid enrollment decline

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees unanimously approved President Moez Limayem’s legislative budget request for $25 million in recurring state funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year. During...

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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.

Burglary reported in Petway Hall; UNF Police seeking suspect

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 29, 2025

The University of North Florida Police Department is asking students, faculty and staff to be on the lookout for a suspect following a burglary in Petway Hall last week. According to a campuswide alert...

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