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UNF graduates during the Summer 2025 commencement ceremony on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo courtesy on UNF.

Summer 2025 commencement celebrates more than 1,000 UNF graduates

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The University of North Florida recognized 1,016 students during its Summer 2025 commencement ceremony at the UNF Arena, according to the university.  The graduating class includes individuals ranging...

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Outside look at the pool and main building of Osprey Fountains at UNF

Flooding, weird smells and pizza vending machines: Students share on-campus housing experiences

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 31, 2025

Just over 4,000 students live on the UNF campus across eight different University-owned and operated residence halls. While not all dorms, apartments or rooms are available to every student, UNF students...

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A 3-D rendering of UNF's prospective core campus, looking north.

Everything inside the final draft of UNF’s 10-year master plan

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 31, 2025

The final draft of the University of North Florida’s campus master plan was presented to the Board of Trustees last week, outlining proposed construction, renovations, and campus upgrades over the next...

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The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.

UNF Parking Services announces new system for visitors, event parking

Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Parking Services is launching a new web-based parking validation system designed to simplify and improve the experience for department visitors and event guests. The...

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UNF Board of Trustees approves $25 million budget request to accommodate growth amid enrollment decline

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees unanimously approved President Moez Limayem’s legislative budget request for $25 million in recurring state funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year. During...

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Petway Hall Burglary suspect in an elevator, wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes. He is carrying papers and has a Minecraft backpack on.

Burglary reported in Petway Hall; UNF Police seeking suspect

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 29, 2025

The University of North Florida Police Department is asking students, faculty and staff to be on the lookout for a suspect following a burglary in Petway Hall last week. According to a campuswide alert...

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UNF Housing sends Fall 2025 move-in instructions to students

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 28, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Housing and Residence Life department issued a campus-wide email Monday at 5:27 p.m., outlining the move-in details for Fall 2025 residents. The message was sent...

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Final draft of UNF master plan includes possible football stadium, Greek village

Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 24, 2025

A football stadium and Greek village could be in the University of North Florida’s future, according to a draft campus master plan presented to the Board of Trustees (BOT) on Wednesday. The draft...

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The front entrance of the honors dorms with a large meta overhang above the sidewalk.

Osprey Ridge: Exclusive inside look at UNF’s new honors dorm following ribbon cutting

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 16, 2025

The University of North Florida hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday for the opening of Osprey Ridge, the new honors residence hall.  Set to open for Fall 2025 move-in, the new residence hall community...

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UNF finalizes agreement with ICE, Limayem says no UPD trainings scheduled

UNF finalizes agreement with ICE, Limayem says no UPD trainings scheduled

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 14, 2025

The University of North Florida’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been approved and finalized, according to ICE records, officially allowing UPD officers to be trained for...

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Dr. Kimberly Mayer is smiling with brown hair, glasses, wearing a black sweater and red blouse.

UNF names Dr. Kimberly Mayer as Chief Research Officer

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 24, 2025

The University of North Florida announced Tuesday that Dr. Kimberly Mayer will be the university’s new Chief Research Officer starting this fall. The Chief Research Officer is responsible for...

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New apartments coming to UNF fall 2027, expected to house up to 700 students

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jun 13, 2025

In just over two years, the University of North Florida will have another on-campus housing option for students. To accommodate UNF’s growing enrollment and additional debt, the university is partnering...

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