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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 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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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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Halal Shack coming to UNF this fall, expanding plant-based campus dining options

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | May 16, 2025

A new dining option is set to open at University of North Florida Student Union this coming fall.  The Halal Shack is a fast-casual restaurant known for blending Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors...

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Lot 18 will likely have increased traffic because of upcoming high school graduations on UNF's campus.

Traffic Advisory: High school graduations will impact campus parking and shuttle routes

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | May 15, 2025

The University of North Florida is hosting multiple high school graduation ceremonies from May 16 to May 31, which are expected to significantly increase traffic on campus, according to an email sent out...

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Police Beat: Man arrested on campus, anonymous caller reports theft

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | May 15, 2025

A man was arrested for trespassing on University of North Florida campus and an anonymous caller reported that multiple pieces of university equipment were stolen, according to police reports from early...

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Summer 2025: Important dates and what students need to know

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | May 11, 2025

The University of North Florida’s summer semester begins Monday, May 12, and runs through Friday, August 1, 2025. The term is divided into three sessions: Full term, Summer A and Summer B. Add/drop week...

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Campus-wide phone outage on Friday, various lines affected

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | May 9, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Information Technology Services (ITS) is investigating a campus-wide phone outage affecting various phone lines, according to a university-wide email sent at 9:44 a.m....

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A black and white "Closed" sign sitting in the window of one of the food convenience stores at UNF.

Nothing to do, nothing to eat: Living on campus during spring intersession

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | May 8, 2025

Spring Intersession at the University of North Florida began May 5 and runs until Summer A and full-term classes begin May 12.  Less than 100 students are living on campus this intersession, according...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a public event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" on the front.

Uncertainty looms among university community as UNF sends in last of Florida DOGE information

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | May 8, 2025

Uncertainty is growing among faculty, staff and students as Florida’s DOGE begins its evaluation of programs and operations at schools across the state. At UNF, faculty and staff are cautious when...

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