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The Thomas G. Carpenter library.

New library center highlighting Florida’s economic and transportation history to open this fall

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter Jun 1, 2025

The new Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History will hold its grand opening at the library this fall on September 5, according to the UNF Library website.   Hilary Streifer, the librarian overseeing...

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UNF President updates campus on ICE agreement status, gives guidance to international students, staff

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor May 30, 2025

University of North Florida President Moez Limayem reaffirmed in a campus-wide email on May 23 that the university has no active contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and that there has...

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Dr. Mei Zhao was named the new UNF Brooks College of Health dean on May 21, 2025.

Dr. Mei Zhao named dean of UNF Brooks College of Health

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 30, 2025

The University of North Florida has appointed Dr. Mei Zhao as the new dean of the Brooks College of Health, following her service as interim dean. Zhao, who earned her doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth...

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A lake in front of a UNF building surrounded by green grass and trees.

Over $14.7 million in grants supporting UNF programs and research defunded since January, documents show

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2025

The University of North Florida has had six major federal grants defunded since the beginning of this year, valued at over $14.7 million in total, according to university documents obtained through a records...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" with his arms raised in the air.

Breaking down everything UNF submitted to Florida DOGE

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2025

Last month, the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a letter ordering Florida’s public universities to submit a slew of institutional records for grants, faculty research and staff positions.  These...

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A sign with large, dark blue letters spells "UNF" on a concrete stand in the grassy area next to a sidewalk. The sky is bright blue with some small white clouds and there are lots of trees in the background.

Public Notice: UNF releases proposed changes to four university regulations

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 16, 2025

The University of North Florida released its proposed amendments to four regulations: 1.0040R Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity, 10.0040R Prohibited Uses of Non-Motorized Vehicles, 10.0030R Prohibited...

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Halal Shack coming to UNF this fall, expanding plant-based campus dining options

Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter May 16, 2025

A new dining option is set to open at University of North Florida Student Union this coming fall.  The Halal Shack is a fast-casual restaurant known for blending Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors...

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Summer 2025: Important dates and what students need to know

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter May 11, 2025

The University of North Florida’s summer semester begins Monday, May 12, and runs through Friday, August 1, 2025. The term is divided into three sessions: Full term, Summer A and Summer B. Add/drop week...

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Campus-wide phone outage on Friday, various lines affected

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor May 9, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Information Technology Services (ITS) is investigating a campus-wide phone outage affecting various phone lines, according to a university-wide email sent at 9:44 a.m....

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a public event at a podium that reads "The Free State of Florida" on the front.

Uncertainty looms among university community as UNF sends in last of Florida DOGE information

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor May 8, 2025

Uncertainty is growing among faculty, staff and students as Florida’s DOGE begins its evaluation of programs and operations at schools across the state. At UNF, faculty and staff are cautious when...

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UNF President Moez Limayem speaks at a brown podium at Spring 2025 commencement. He is wearing a dark blue robe and black graduate's cap and smiling.

Spring 2025 commencement celebrates over 2,000 graduating UNF students

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2025

Over 2,000 University of North Florida students walked across the stage at the UNF Arena for Spring 2025 commencement this past Friday. This spring’s graduates ranged from 18 to 72 in age and  represented...

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Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan (left) and UNF President Moez Limayem (right) announcing the funding for the UNF Flight Deck.

Jacksonville City Council approves $3 million endowment for UNF Flight Deck esports arena

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter Apr 23, 2025

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed a bill yesterday establishing a $3 million endowment to support the University of North Florida’s new esports arena, the UNF Flight Deck. The initiative aims to...

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