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Students could win up to $5,000 scholarship with UNF MedNexus competition

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 11, 2024

UNF MedNexus, in collaboration with CSI Companies and Blackstone LaunchPad, announced a team-focused competition with a scholarship prize.  The ‘2024 Innovation Challenge’ will be held on Oct....

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UNF to offer new degree in environmental science as deadline approaches for Environmental Leadership Program

Kaili Cochran, Volunteer Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

UNF now offers a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and the Institute of Environmental Research and Education has a new Environmental Leadership program available to all students. The Bachelor...

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The Circle: Shared community space for the SAC programs in Tom and Betty Petway Hall.

How UNF Student Accessibility Center can support students

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern | Sep 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Student Accessibility Center is an inclusive space that provides supportive services for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. The SAC, which is...

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Tuesday power outage that left two lineworkers injured caused by ‘electrical arc fire,’ says JEA

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 30, 2024

The power outage that injured two lineworkers earlier this week was caused by an “electrical arc fire,” according to JEA.  The two JEA linemen, David Lutins and Theodric Arline, were taken to Memorial...

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UNF restores power after incident leaves two JEA employees injured

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 27, 2024

The University of North Florida restored power on campus after an incident that injured two JEA employees. JEA said the electrical cabinet failure caused the outage, but no other details were released,...

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UNF continues to restore power on campus after two JEA workers injured in an incident

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 27, 2024

The University of North Florida sent a second alert Tuesday saying it is continuing to restore power on campus after an incident that injured two JEA employees. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said the...

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UNF alert says power outage impacting multiple parts of campus

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 27, 2024

The University of North Florida sent out a campus alert Tuesday in response to a campus power outage. According to the alert, the power outage affects multiple parts of campus and "JEA is on site working...

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Public notice: UNF releases amendment to Freedom of Expression in Outdoor Areas of Campus regulation

Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 23, 2024

The University of North Florida released its proposed amendment to regulation 7.0040 of Freedom of Expression in Outdoor Areas of Campus. The UNF Board of Trustees will consider the changes at their next...

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Librarian says UNF library is 'so much more' ahead of balcony grand opening

Librarian says UNF library is ‘so much more’ ahead of balcony grand opening

Kaili Cochran, Volunteer Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library announced it will open a balcony on its fourth floor. The grand opening will be Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. Maria Atilano is the student engagement...

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UNF network up and running after campus-wide outage

Madelyn Schneider | Aug 20, 2024

[Updated Aug. 20: Spinnaker originally published that UNF said they did not know the cause of the network outage but has updated the article to reflect UNF's latest response.] The University of North...

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Student Government responds to student backlash over comedy show budget

Student Government responds to student backlash over comedy show budget

Madelyn Schneider and Ethan Leckie | Aug 12, 2024

Students took to social media last month to voice their frustrations after the University of North Florida’s Student Government approved a $110,000 budget for a high-profile comedy show, which is scheduled...

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UNF will be closed Monday, new alert says: Tropical Storm Debby live updates

UNF will be closed Monday, new alert says: Tropical Storm Debby live updates

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Aug 4, 2024

Latest graphics Monday Aug. 5, 4:30 p.m.: A tropical storm warning remains in effect until Monday at 7 p.m. for Coastal Duval county.  NWS extended the tornado watch for Florida’s Clay, Duval,...

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