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Ann and David Hicks. Courtesy of University of North Florida

David Hicks, major UNF contributor and philanthropist, dies at age 82

Hannah Lee Jul 11, 2018

Most UNF students will recognize his last name as it is plastered all over campus: the building that hosts OneStop, Ann & David Hicks Hall, as well as a college— the Hicks Honors College. These buildings...

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UNF to host an Environmental Equity Seminar

Nolan Hammond Jul 11, 2018

  On Friday, July 13, Robert Bullard, a Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University, will lead a free Environmental Equity Seminar. Bullard...

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Photo courtesy of LITE Team Seat Belt Safety

Click it or ticket: Seat belt safety on campus

Aisling Glocke Jul 11, 2018

All it takes is one click of a seat belt to save a person’s life. After the recent accidents involving students not wearing seat belts, it has become important to bring awareness to seat belt safety....

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF nursing students to host Wellness Workshop

Alan Ahmad Jul 10, 2018

Students from the UNF Nursing Program will be hosting a Wellness Workshop at the Military and Veterans Resource Center on July 11, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop will involve a discussion...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Battery report and a questionable drink

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 10, 2018

Battery Report Officials spoke with a UNF faculty member on July 2 in response to a report of sexual battery. According to the police report, the battery took place at an unknown location. The...

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The UNF LGBT Resource Center will be screening "Intersexion" to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day. Photo courtesy of the LGBTRC

UNF recognized as one of the top five schools in the country for affordability and LBGTQ friendliness

Alan Ahmad Jul 9, 2018

The University of North Florida has been recognized by Affordable Colleges Online and the SR Education Group as a leader in LBGTQ inclusion and affordability for the 2018-2019 academic year. According...

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Ozzie’s Closet has relocated

Ozzie’s Closet has relocated

Nolan Hammond Jul 9, 2018

Ozzie’s Closet, UNF’s effort to give students professional attire for job interviews and workforce opportunities, has been relocated. Originally having its home in Career Services, Ozzie’s...

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Tom and Betty Petway Hall  Photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

UNF recognized for having one of the “Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees”

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 8, 2018

UNF was recently recognized by College Choice as one of the top 25 “Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees” in the nation, ranking number 15 overall. According to the University, College...

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF ranked in top 50 for nursing Programs

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jul 6, 2018

UNF has been named among the top 50 nursing programs for 2018, ranking 14 in the nation by Best College Reviews. According to the University, the criteria for the selection of Top 50 online RN to...

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"It's okay to be white" signs we're found around UNF campus.

The presence of white supremacy on college campuses

Nolan Hammond Jul 6, 2018

College campuses have seen an increased presence of white supremacy over the past nine months, according to a recent report by the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL report finds a 77 percent increase...

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Flags half-staff for to honor Capital Gazette

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Jul 3, 2018

If you walk around campus today and see that flags are lowered, the reason is due to last Thursday's shooting. On Thursday, June 28, a man entered the Capital Gazette and fired into the newsroom. Five...

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Run, Hide, Fight- UNF Crisis Management Training Session

Run, Hide, Fight- UNF Crisis Management Training Session

Alan Vargas Jul 3, 2018

The UNF Center for Professional Development held a Crisis Management Training Session in conjunction with the University Police Department on Tuesday, July 2. The session was held for new UNF faculty...

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