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Higher Education Costs

Catherine Byerly Jan 9, 2013

Tuition could be going up for some students but not others if the findings from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Higher Education are enacted. Commissioned by Gov. Rick Scott, the task force was created...

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Jason Kellum Jan 2, 2013

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Donors, philanthropists give old buildings new names

Justin Chandler Porter Dec 3, 2012
Changes in the names of buildings could confuse students, but to UNF officials, it’s all a part of developing campus.
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UNF criminology professor charged with assault

Lydia Moneir Dec 3, 2012
A UNF professor was arrested early last thursday morning, after having reportedly thrown a woman against a wall, according to the police report. Professor of Criminology Daniel Patrick Pontzer, 37, was then taken to St John's County jail and later charged with battery.
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Students, ROTC and fitness instructors go head to head

Maggie Seppi Nov 29, 2012

UNF's Pros vs. Joes event, held at the Student Wellness Complex Nov. 19, featured a challenge where students and ROTC faced off against the complex's fitness instructors. Photos courtesy of Dan Scanlan,...

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UNF exempts some freshman from housing mandate

Gordon Rhyne Nov 28, 2012
The UNF President’s Office allowed upwards of 200 exemptions for the freshman housing mandate in Fall 2012, the first semester of its implementation.
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Osprey Challenge Course busier than it looks

Justin Chandler Porter Nov 26, 2012
The ropes facility may seem empty when you drive by it, but the new Osprey Challenge Course may see more participants by January.
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Updates from Nov. 19 budget, allocations, Senate meetings

Lydia Moneir Nov 26, 2012
The updates from the Nov. 19 Budget and Allocations and Senate meetings include the approval of Aim Higher funds and the passing of the free printing request funds.
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UNF School of Nursing introduces distance learning program

Alicia Mangum Nov 25, 2012
The UNF School of Nursing will offer a distance learning program beginning Summer 2013 to aid pre-licensed nurses in getting their Bachelor’s degree or BSN. Distance learning programs uses online courses and occasional campus visits to help nurses with an Associate’s degree earn a Bachelor’s degree.
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Students may see only 1 fee increase in 2013-14

Spinnaker Nov 19, 2012
Three campus entities sought fee increases for next year. One requested an fee be instated, and three said the money the current fee gives them will be enough in 2013-14.
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UNF employee arrested for theft

Gordon Rhyne Nov 18, 2012
A UNF Physical Facilities employee was arrested Nov. 7 for charges of grand theft, according to a UPD police report.
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FSA wants Florida to aim higher

Lydia Moneir Nov 18, 2012
A man in Fruit Cove signs away $300 million. Two months later, UNF’s tuition increased by 13 percent. Gov. Rick Scott cut those $300 million from state higher education in Florida this year.
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