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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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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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Lot 7 closed for maintenance; Skinner-Jones Hall to be under construction until Spring 2018

Tiffany Salameh Aug 18, 2016
Lot 7, the parking lot wedged between the engineering building and a shuttle stop, will be closed for maintenance for over a year, as Skinner-Jones Hall is under construction.
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Campus cats here to stay

Campus cats here to stay

Audrey Carpenter Jul 25, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwJtsNxhBR0 Video by Brittany Moore and Audrey Carpenter The stray cats on campus are part of UNF’s diverse wildlife, and the Department of Environmental Health and...

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2.	“Above Average” by senior Alycia Bren sits in front of the College of Education and Human Services. 
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Meet the College of Education’s New Dean

Tiffany Butler Jul 6, 2016

After a two year search, Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey was hired as the new dean of the College of Education and Human Services on July 1. Yendol-Hoppey has been at multiple institutions leading to her position...

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A UNF college hires new dean

Tiffany Butler Jul 1, 2016

Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey has been named dean of the College of Education and Human Services according to UNF. She was appointed by the Board of Trustees to replace interim dean Dr. Marsh Lupi, and began...

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New faces to the Board of Trustees

Mark Judson Mar 25, 2016

Florida Governor Rick Scott has made three appointments to UNF’s Board of Trustees. The appointments include Wilfredo Gonzalez, the district director of the United States Small Business Administration;...

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$1.25 million settlement reached between UNF and former basketball coach

Connor Spielmaker Mar 11, 2016
UNF will write a check to the tune of $1.25 million to former basketball coach.
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BAC Approves New laptops for Elections; Travel Requests; Policy Changes; Meeting in Under a Minute

Nick Blank Feb 18, 2016
The Budget and Allocations committee approved a $12,772 special request for 10 laptops and $8460 in travel requests.
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UNFPD’s uniforms and cars are getting a new look

Tiffany Butler Jan 27, 2016
From today forward, UNFPD will be sporting some new gear.
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