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UNF Board of Governors meeting tables in the John A. Delaney Student Union on Jan. 30, 2025.

Florida Board of Governors meet at UNF: LIVE UPDATES

Madelyn Schneider and Mindy McLarty Jan 30, 2025

This page will be updated live starting Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. The Florida Board of Governors will meet at the University of North Florida on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The meeting will...

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UNF President Moez Limayem announces the renamed Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at the student union, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

UNF President announces newly-named Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Jan 27, 2025

University of North Florida President Moez Limayem announced that the college of education would be renamed the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at a ceremony Monday afternoon, outside...

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The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.

130 Arena Parking Garage spots unavailable Thursday ahead of BOG meeting

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Jan 27, 2025

About 130 parking spots will be unavailable on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Arena Parking Garage, according to an email from UNF Parking and Transportation Services. The unavailable...

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A computer-generated image of the new Honors dorms at UNF on Osprey Ridge Road. (Courtesy of UNF)

New Honors dorms to open Fall 2025, dean explains big idea

Mindy McLarty and Savanna Stillwagner Jan 27, 2025

The University of North Florida Hicks Honors College is set to finish construction on the new Honors dorms to be ready to house students by this coming fall. The new UNF Honors dorm broke ground about...

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Rooke Breede, a graphic design student, stands by the display case she designed for the Embroidery for Peace and Memory event.

UNF Digital Humanities Institute connects past and future

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Jan 6, 2025

Students in the Digital Humanities Institute at the University of North Florida are combining technology, historical research and art to provide the community with easily accessible and invaluable information. The...

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University of North Florida sign

Faculty union takes formal legal action against UNF after university denies grievance allegations

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief Dec 13, 2024

The University of North Florida faculty union took its legal action against the university a step further on Friday afternoon, over two months after the union filed its class action grievance with UNF. The...

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The University of North Florida's Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony. Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF celebrates Fall 2024 Commencement

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie Dec 13, 2024

Over 1,200 University of North Florida students are expected to earn their diplomas by the end of the Fall 2024 Commencement, which began at 9:30 a.m. on Friday and will end in the evening. This fall,...

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The Villages dorms at UNF

2025-2026 housing contracts to open for current upper-class residents

Ethan Leckie, Managing Editor Nov 13, 2024

Housing contracts for current on-campus residents will open on Nov. 14 at noon, according to an email sent out by the University of North Florida's housing department. Submission of a contract will...

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A blue UNF yard sign with the words "Soar to Success" and a photo of graduating students sits in the grass next to a sidewalk, encouraging students to register for fall and summer classes.

UNF Spring Registration 2025: What students need to know before Nov. 12

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Nov 7, 2024

Spring registration week at the University of North Florida is approaching fast as time tickets will open for students to select their classes beginning the morning of Nov. 12. Students can view their...

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Flyer of UNF Digital Badging Inventory: Approved and Awarded Badges. The badges listed are the full list of badges offered for free to current UNF students.

Is digital badging legit? Here’s what to know and how to earn them

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Nov 7, 2024

The University of North Florida offers students free digital badging opportunities, providing verified skills to enhance resumes and appeal to employers. Digital badges are short, self-paced and skill-focused...

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UNF faculty and staff celebrate the groundbreaking of the Coggin College of Business expansion on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

UNF breaks ground on $26.3 million Coggin College of Business expansion, adding labs and classrooms

Savanna Stillwagner, News Editor Oct 26, 2024

The University of North Florida broke ground on a $26.3 million project on Tuesday that will expand the Coggin College of Business.  The expansion will connect Coggin College of Business, Building...

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Saturday volunteers dig small holes and plant flowers near the inner part of the bioswale garden.

Bacardi Bottling Corporation donates $3,000 to a new bioswale garden and bird sanctuary

Kaili Cochran, General Assignment Reporter Oct 24, 2024

The Bacardi Bottling Corporation donated $3,000 to help make a bird sanctuary for the Bioswale Garden at the University of North Florida on Oct. 23. The donation came along with Bacardi employees helping...

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