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UNF graduate student receives Guy Harvey Scholarship

Gordon Rhyne Jun 7, 2013

UNF graduate student Arianne Leary has received a $5,000 Guy Harvey Scholarship. According to a press release from UNF, the scholarship was created to recognize students at Florida universities who...

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J.T. Townsend memorial service at UNF set for Saturday

Blake Baker Jun 7, 2013

UNF has scheduled a memorial service on Saturday morning for J.T. Townsend, the recent graduate and disabilities advocate who died of a heart attack overnight Tuesday. Townsend was paralyzed from the neck...

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UNF planning new olympic-sized pool

Gordon Rhyne Jun 7, 2013

UNF plans to build a new olympic-sized pool just north of the Student Wellness Complex. According to a press release from UNF, the university will continue to use the current Aquatic Center until after...

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Classes cancelled Thursday for Tropical Storm

Gordon Rhyne Jun 6, 2013

UNF has cancelled classes held after 4:30 p. m. because of Tropical Storm Andrea. According to a press release from UNF, all university employees are permitted to leave at 4:30 p. m.. The Paxon...

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UNF grad and former football star J.T. Townsend dies

Spinnaker Jun 5, 2013
Townsend died overnight Tuesday of a heart attack. The foundation he established provided equipment and money for dozens of First Coast families.
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June 3 Senate meeting update

Gordon Rhyne Jun 3, 2013

SG selling Jaguars tickets SG will continue to sell Jaguars tickets to UNF students this fall. They have 500 tickets available for each of the seven home games during the regular season. SG plans to...

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Governor Rick Scott vetoes tuition increase

Gordon Rhyne Jun 3, 2013

Governor Rick Scott vetoed a three percent tuition increase May 20. In a letter to Florida university board of trustee chairs on May 24, Scott said tuition increases essentially serve as tax hikes on...

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Bright Futures requirement to submit FAFSA changed

Noor Ashouri May 30, 2013

In high school Ms. Porubski, told Grechen Fields there was a way to get “free money” for college. The way was FAFSA. But this “free money” did not come at a small cost. Fields spent about...

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Police Beat for Intercession Period

Gordon Rhyne May 28, 2013

April 27 Injured Person (Osprey Hall) - A UPD officer responded to an injury behind Building Z of the Osprey Hall. Upon arriving, the officer noticed a man being treated by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue...

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Board of Trustee meeting update

Gordon Rhyne May 28, 2013

The UNF Board of Trustees held a meeting on Thursday, May 23. Highlights from the meetings include: The average SAT score for incoming freshman rose to 1213 for the 2012-13 school year. Last...

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Carlo Fassi elected FSA chair

Gordon Rhyne May 23, 2013

  Student Body President Carlo Fassi was elected Tuesday, May 21 as chair of the Florida Student Association. According to a press release from SG, the FSA chair holds a seat on the Florida...

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Police Beat for Finals Week

Carter Roush May 17, 2013

April 17 Stolen Property (Building 61): A UPD officer contacted a man after he reported his wallet stolen from his bike outside Building 61. The man is a non-student who was visiting a friend at Building...

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