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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor | Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Beaches Go Green to become a club on campus

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 12, 2019

Beaches Go Green is expanding their reach by starting their own club on UNF’s campus with the goal to get college students more involved in taking care of the Earth so that future generations can better...

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How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

How the 2020 census could lead to less education funding

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 11, 2019

Members of the Supreme Court will decide this month if the 2020 census will ask respondents if they are a U.S. citizen, and educators fear what the outcome could mean for future school funding. The...

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Courtesy of Krispy Kreme

Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme offer free donuts on National Donut Day

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Jun 7, 2019

Go nuts for donuts as Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts are giving away free doughy delicacies on National Donut Day. According to Business Insider, "Dunkin' is giving away free donuts with any...

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LGBTQ+ flags against blue sky.

Study says half of LGBTQ+ members fear coming out at work

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Jun 5, 2019

The support for members of the LGBTQ+ community seems to have grown exponentially over the years, but a new study shows that some members still might not feel very accepted when it comes to the workplace. A...

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UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

Erik Feliciano | Jun 4, 2019

The University of North Florida has been named the Best and Most Affordable 2019 LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher. “This recognition spotlights...

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Student Government discusses the passing of three bills

Samantha Addy, Student Government reporter | Jun 2, 2019

On Friday, May 31, the Student Government Senate gathered to hear the remarks of the public, discuss the passing of three bills, and appoint a new associate justice and senator. One Stop Director,...

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Courtesy of St. Lawrence University

College Board’s new ‘Adversity Score’

Victoria Reed | May 31, 2019

Jay Coleman, UNF’s VP of Data Analytics, disagrees with the new addition of the adversity score to the SAT, matter of fact, he wants to do away with the SAT entirely. The College Board recently created...

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Ron DeSantis answers questions for the press with his supporters by his side.

Desantis heads to Israel ahead of viewing an Anti Semitism bill

Victoria Reed | May 29, 2019

Four UNF representatives left for Israel on Saturday as part of Governor Ron DeSantis week-long business trip. The UNF representatives are planning to establish a partnership with the University of...

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Photo of the American flag.

Local Memorial Day events

Erik Feliciano | May 24, 2019

Memorial Day is around the corner and there is great importance in spending the day remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice . Here are some events that are going on this weekend according...

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Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Victoria Reed | May 24, 2019

The high temperatures expected throughout Memorial Day weekend, the lack of rain and low humidity creates a recipe for potential wildfires throughout the weekend.   There are presently 27 active wildfires...

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UNF's Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

UNF’s Small Business Development Center helps with development of a non-profit

Victoria Reed | May 22, 2019

A former school teacher and UNF alumni, Jennifer Smith, went from washing clothes for her homeless student to starting a non-profit benefiting many students called The Giving Closet Project.     Smith...

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