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Physical parking passes to be replaced by fall semester

Physical parking passes to be replaced by fall semester

Pierce Turner | Apr 14, 2017

Parking pass stickers will be a thing of the past at UNF starting this fall. The replacement: virtual passes tied to license plate numbers and added to a computer system. The first of these passes will...

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UNF appoints three new deans

UNF appoints three new deans

Audrey Carpenter | Apr 13, 2017

After months of searching, three new faculty members will be joining the UNF community this summer in positions of leadership. UNF appointed new deans to the Hicks Honors College, College of Arts and...

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF Nutrition Masters Program Ranks 9th Nationally

Audrey Carpenter | Mar 30, 2017

UNF’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, ranking 9th nationally according to Gradsource.com, was the only program in the state to achieve national ranking. The online degree program through...

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Universities ask for more money for mental health resources

Wesley Leblanc | Mar 29, 2017

Today, the University of North Florida and 11 other public universities asked the state legislature to give additional funding to universities so they can hire more mental health counselors. An increase...

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Governor appoints man accused of academic fraud to UNF Board of Trustees

Audrey Carpenter | Jan 30, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott appointed Adam Hollingsworth, a man accused of lying about his academic record and Scott’s former chief of staff, to UNF’s Board of Trustees (BOT) on Dec. 23. Hollingsworth, 48,...

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Students take advantage of the “PAWS Your Stress” event while others wait for a turn to pet and play with the service dogs in-training from Canine Companions. 
Photo by Michael Herrera

Library events for finals

Tristan Reyes | Dec 1, 2016

Correction: A previous version of this article gave the wrong date of PAWS Your Stress. The article has been updated to reflect the correct day.  As finals are crawling near, the Carpenter Library...

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With summer-long renovations in the works, the Hicks Honors College, which is typically found in Building 10, has been moved to a new location until the renovations are completed. (Christian Ayer/Spinnaker)

Honors freshmen experience refugee simulation

Hannah Lee | Sep 29, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6zj2AiA7qI Freshmen in the Hicks Honors College were taken out of class and put into a refugee simulation on Sept. 27. The simulation is held annually, and was started...

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Political clubs on campus support their party’s candidates

Political clubs on campus support their party’s candidates

Audrey Carpenter | Sep 13, 2016

UNF’s College Republicans and College Democrats are strongly supporting their parties respective candidates, despite the unfavorable public opinion centered around the upcoming election. With the possibility...

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The Public Opinion Research Lab sits on the second floor of Building 51, in room 2222.
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On-campus polling center strives to be best in the south

Will Weber | Sep 9, 2016

At 1 a.m., quiet darkness envelops UNF’s concrete campus, and the hum of crickets replace the chatter of students. But in the Public Opinion Research Laboratory, tucked away on the second floor of the...

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Counseling Center joins social media

Counseling Center joins social media

Emily Bailey | Sep 8, 2016

The Counseling Center is adding a Social Media and Technology Coordinator to their staff in an effort to better connect with students. The center offers a variety of services, but this endeavor goes beyond...

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Two campus centers combine into Department of Diversity Initiatives

Two campus centers combine into Department of Diversity Initiatives

Ronnie Rodgers | Aug 26, 2016

As of July 1, the Women’s Center and the Intercultural Center for PEACE have merged, creating the Department of Diversity Initiatives.    The reason for the merger was not financially motivated. The...

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 Photo by Audrey Carpenter

Campus cooking gets smart

Audrey Carpenter | Aug 23, 2016

UNF Housing and Residence life is taking new measures to ensure student safety and prevent fires. They are testing a new type of stovetop burner called Smart Burners. Director of Housing and Residence...

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