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Group of six diverse young adults in a casual meeting; two are shaking hands across a table while others observe and smile. Sticky notes are arranged on a corkboard in the background.

UNF career experts give their tips for landing a job in a shifting market

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Apr 9, 2025

As the job market shifts toward skills-based hiring, University of North Florida career experts emphasize the importance of communication, personal branding, and taking advantage of campus resources to...

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Tom and Betty Petway Hall. Photo by Colin McCann

Police arrest suspect in connection to Petway Hall office burglary

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Apr 7, 2025

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a burglary that occurred between the afternoon of March 31 and the morning of April 1 at UNF, according to a Clery Act Timely Warning Update.  The burglary...

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A wide-angle view of the inside of the student government Senate chambers showing blue carpet, multiple rolling chairs at long desks with brown walls.

SG committees confirm new associate justice, travel requests, introduce Earth Day joint resolution

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Apr 6, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government committees approved multiple travel requests and voted on the appointment of a new deputy supervisor of elections on Friday, April 4. The committees also...

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Student's dance together at last year's international dinner dance. Last year's theme was "Mexican Noche." (Courtesy of International Ospreys)

International Center to host 32nd annual dinner dance

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Apr 3, 2025

The University of North Florida International Center is hosting its 32nd annual international dinner dance Thursday, April 4.   Dr. Luisa Joyce, a director at the center, said the event will include...

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Here’s how UNF was able to shut down a protest last week

Madelyn Schneider and Sasha Koresh Apr 2, 2025

This story was updated April 5, 2025 at 12:58 p.m. to add confirmation from the arrestee's attorney that he is not a UNF student, and to clarify that he is not affiliated with Jacksonville Students for...

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Tom and Betty Petway Hall  Photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

Police investigating burglary of Petway Hall office

Brennan Ambrose, Police Reporter Apr 1, 2025

A burglary occurred on the University of North Florida’s main campus between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, according to a Clery Act Timely Warning notification sent Tuesday afternoon. The...

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FILE - Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a meeting with the state cabinet, at the Florida capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

UNF receives letter from governor notifying of Florida DOGE plans

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Mar 31, 2025

The following story was updated on April 6, 2025 at 7:23 p.m. with new information on the university's "preferred contact" for the EOG DOGE plan. The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a letter...

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UNF Student Government Senate Chambers

SG Senate validates election results, approves new Food for Fines bill

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor Mar 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Student Government Senate validated the spring 2025 election results at Friday’s Senate meeting and approved a new piece of legislation. The joint resolution will allow...

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Three protesters were escorted away from the demonstration by police and one was arrested. According to the UNF police chief, the person arrested was not a UNF student.

UPD confirms one person arrested at SDS protest

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Mar 28, 2025

The following story was updated on March 28 at 6:28 p.m. to clarify that there were two separate demonstrations. The one arrest was made inside the student union, and Spinnaker is working to obtain more...

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The impact of UNF Giving Day 

Alekzander Jenkins, Savanna Stillwagner Mar 26, 2025

April 1 marks the University of North Florida’s 2025 Annual Giving Day and UNF Director of Annual Giving Kristy Herrington and Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement Teresa Nichols both...

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University President Moez Limayem announced the Jacksonville Sharks partnership at the UNF Swoop the Loop 5k last month (Courtesy of UNF)

How students can claim free tickets to see first UNF ‘football’ game

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Mar 26, 2025

University of North Florida students will be able to claim free tickets on April 8 for the upcoming UNF and Jacksonville Sharks partnership football game.  Jacksonville’s Arena Football team, the...

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The sun rises over the beach in St. Augustine.

Federal funding cuts could disrupt UNF coastal research, biology experts warn

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Mar 21, 2025

Federal funding cuts to agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have the potential to disrupt coastal research at UNF and student opportunities.  Recent federal funding...

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