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The UNF Physical Therapy Graduate Program, a program in the Brooks College of Health, was ranked first in the nation by GraduatePrograms.com. Photo by Lexi Suda

Student Health Services making budget cuts, limiting services

Hannah Lee Feb 8, 2017

Student Health Services (SHS) slashed services and jobs in order to save money as stated in their 2017-2018 budget. Two full time positions, a nurse practitioner and a registered nurse, will not be filled....

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Blue Lot 5 reserved for fireworks Friday

Audrey Carpenter Feb 8, 2017

On Friday, Feb. 10 Lot 5 will be reserved as a place to shoot fireworks off during homecoming week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lot 5 is located adjacent to the Student Wellness Complex, building 61. Students...

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Track athlete hit, severely injured during event in North Carolina

Track athlete hit, severely injured during event in North Carolina

Joslyn Simmons Feb 7, 2017

An UNF indoor track athlete was hit by a truck carrying a trailer on Friday, according to source close to the team. Manny Velasquez, a junior, finished his one mile race with a time of 4:23.25 and during...

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF ranked one of the best nursing schools in Florida

Hannah Lee Feb 7, 2017

UNF ranks 18 out of 131 for the best registered nursing program in Florida. UNF outranked Jacksonville University (ranked 33), Florida State University (ranked 20), University of West Florida (ranked...

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Hodges Stadium will be the Armada’s new home

Hodges Stadium will be the Armada’s new home

Ronnie Rodgers Feb 6, 2017

Starting this season, the Jacksonville Armada will play their home games at Hodges Stadium, the team confirmed on Monday. UNF’s Athletic Director Lee Moon spoke on the new partnership. “We are...

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UNF Provost, Earle Traynham, will retire from his position next summer

UNF Provost, Earle Traynham, will retire from his position next summer

Marielisa Martinez Feb 3, 2017

President Delaney announced the retirement of UNF’s Provost, Earle Traynham, last Tuesday through a faculty-wide email. Delaney indicated that he will consult with Radha Pyati, the president of the...

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Trump's immigration ban affects UNF community

Trump’s immigration ban affects UNF community

Audrey Carpenter Feb 2, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocwpCM5dg-I Video by Jas Chung Donald Trump’s immigration ban, an executive order issued on Jan. 27, caused confusion and unrest in many parts of the country, including...

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UNF professor participates in D.C. women’s march

Audrey Carpenter Feb 2, 2017

Thousands of women gathered in Washington D.C. Jan 21, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, to march in support of women’s rights. One UNF faculty member also made it out for the march. Jenny...

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Police looking for man who allegedly drugged and assaulted another man on campus

Hannah Lee Feb 1, 2017

**Correction: A previous version of this story stated that the man assaulted was a UNF student. He is not. We regret the error.  UNFPD is searching for a man who allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted...

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Man accused of killing UNF employee tried to escape from jail, police say

Logan Ansteatt Jan 31, 2017

The man accused of coordinating the murder of a UNF employee from his jail cell has been charged with attempted escape from jail and criminal mischief, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Court...

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Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Cassidy Alexander Jan 30, 2017

In a statement released Monday evening, UNF President John Delaney took a moment to “affirm our unwavering support for students, faculty and staff from other countries and of all faiths.” President...

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Joseph Jenkins. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man arrested for masturbating at UNF brags on social media

Logan Ansteatt Jan 29, 2017

The man accused of exposing himself to two UNF students on Jan. 8 made several lewd facebook posts detailing his masturbation habits and sex life in the days following his alleged indecent interactions....

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