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"Goldy," a goldfish sculpture, floats in the lake outside the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and Coggin College of Business at UNF.

Take a break, de-stress before finals: This week’s schedule

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Dec 3, 2024

As finals week approaches, University of North Florida students can join various departments on campus to help de-stress. See the schedule below to learn more. De-stress before finals: This week's schedule...

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Young Palestinians walk amongst rubble of destroyed buildings at a neighbourhood in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

AP: Middle East latest: Hezbollah fires into Israel-held area, its first strike since ceasefire began

The Associated Press | Dec 2, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Dec. 2, 2024 at 11:12 a.m. Hezbollah fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant...

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FILE - Tulsi Gabbard speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

AP: Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press | Nov 25, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press and was last updated on Nov. 23, 2024, at 5:18 p.m. President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration,...

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The main stage for TEDxJacksonville, which took place on Nov. 16, 2024, in the Lazzara Performance Hall at the University of North Florida.

Democracy, healthcare, community: TEDxJacksonville comes to UNF

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Nov 22, 2024

TEDxJacksonville, a volunteer-run event licensed by TED, was held at the University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall on Nov. 16. The TED Foundation allows individuals to share their thoughts,...

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Forty-nine immigrants become official citizens of the United States at UNF’s naturalization ceremony. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF holds naturalization ceremony to celebrate new U.S. citizens

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Nov 22, 2024

A naturalization ceremony was held by the University of North Florida’s Hicks Honors College to celebrate the process of 49 immigrants becoming official citizens of the United States. Over 500 individuals...

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A group of the UNF team, UNF staff and students, who registered to walk the 3 mile route for Lung Force Walk.

UNF hosts Lung Force Walk raising lung cancer awareness

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women accounting for one in five of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.  With November...

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A globe floats in the lake in front of the UNF student union for International Education Week 2024.

UNF International Education Week: A schedule of events

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Nov 18, 2024

This week, students can join the International Center at the University of North Florida in celebrating International Education Week from Nov. 18 through Nov. 22 to promote the advantages of gaining international...

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Importance of civil discourse, difficult conversations discussed at UNF panel event

Importance of civil discourse, difficult conversations discussed at UNF panel event

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Nov 18, 2024

Guest panel experts came to the University of North Florida on Nov. 13 to share advice on how individuals can discuss issues healthily by promoting understanding and identifying common ground with each...

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(Courtesy of UNF SG)

Nov. 15 SG Committee meetings recap – proposed Title VI changes, special requests, travel requests

Mindy McLarty, Government Reporter | Nov 18, 2024

During the Nov. 15 University of North Florida Student Government Committee meetings, the Rules and Oversight Committee discussed proposed changes to Title VI, The Election Code. The Budget and Allocations...

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The Fine Arts Center Garage.

Police Beat: Arrest on campus, road rage, stolen P-Card 

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter | Nov 13, 2024
A man was arrested for trespassing on Oct. 10 in Lot 65 outside the Flats at UNF, according to a police report.
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The Villages dorms at UNF

2025-2026 housing contracts to open for current upper-class residents

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor | Nov 13, 2024

Housing contracts for current on-campus residents will open on Nov. 14 at noon, according to an email sent out by the University of North Florida's housing department. Submission of a contract will...

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A blue UNF yard sign with the words "Soar to Success" and a photo of graduating students sits in the grass next to a sidewalk, encouraging students to register for fall and summer classes.

UNF Spring Registration 2025: What students need to know before Nov. 12

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Nov 7, 2024

Spring registration week at the University of North Florida is approaching fast as time tickets will open for students to select their classes beginning the morning of Nov. 12. Students can view their...

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