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Food truck at Party in the Plaza event.

Cookout and Pool Party highlight Summer B campus events at UNF

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Jun 19, 2024

Even during a “slower time for events on campus,” the University of North Florida will still have plenty of activities for students during the upcoming Summer B term, according to Student Life Director...

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The Lycoming Tri-County NAACP organized a Juneteenth Celebration featuring food vendors, music, and speakers at Brandon Park in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on June 19, 2021. Juneteenth was officially made a federal holiday two days earlier. (Photo by Paul Weaver/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

The significance of Juneteenth to UNF’s Black Student Union

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jun 18, 2024

Wednesday is Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery for African Americans in the United States. The University of North Florida will be closed for the holiday, and members of the...

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Maynite and White-Bing use the UNF library's new recording studio to make ASMR content. (Sebastian Pandelache/Unsplash)

UNF library employees helping students relieve stress with ASMR content

Thomas Herrold, Reporter Intern Jun 18, 2024

ASMR has made its way to the University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library, and the two librarians behind the videos said they hope this new resource will help students during stressful times.  Scientifically...

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UNF already offers bachelor's and master's degrees in topics like computer science, data science, IT and more. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

UNF introducing first Ph.D. program in the fall

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Jun 17, 2024

The University of North Florida announced its first Doctor of Philosophy program today. The Ph.D. in computing is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 semester. UNF already offers several doctoral...

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UNF campus alert warns of phone scam

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jun 17, 2024

The University of North Florida sent out an alert notification on Monday afternoon to inform the community about a phone call scam. According to the alert, an unknown individual called the family of...

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UNF archaeology students dig at Black Hammock Island

UNF archaeology students dig at Black Hammock Island

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jun 10, 2024

A group of UNF archaeology students have begun a new dig at Black Hammock Island on Jacksonville’s Northside to uncover history left behind by the indigenous people of northeast Florida. More than...

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UNF MedNexus launches three academic programs in Palm Coast

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor Jun 1, 2024

UNF MedNexus has three new degree programs coming to Palm Coast, as it announced this week. Enrolling now for the fall semester are the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration, Master...

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UFF-UNF is the United Faculty of Florida's UNF chapter, and represents UNF faculty.

UFF-UNF to bargain with UNF over new flexible assignment policy

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2024

The University of North Florida told faculty about a new policy earlier this year that would allow them to teach fewer classes per semester in return for increased research assignments. When UNF's chapter...

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A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

UNF faculty members sign petition to drop charges against student protestors

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor May 23, 2024

Updated on May 24 to include clarification on the petition's creation. In the wake of the protests on the UNF green earlier this month, several university faculty members have filed a petition distancing...

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An officer walks a protester to sit along the Fine Arts Center.

UNF protestors plead not guilty, set date for pre-trial hearing

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2024

Thirteen of the 16 University of North Florida pro-Palestine protestors returned to court for arraignment Monday, where they all entered not-guilty pleas for the misdemeanor trespass charges. They were...

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graphic courtesy of United Faculty of Florida

UFF release statement on student protests

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor May 7, 2024

[Updated May 7: A previous version of this article mistakenly reported that all 16 protestors arrested were released on their recognizance and that eight of the 16 individuals were students. Three protestors...

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A protester is moved into a police vehicle.

UNF pro-Palestine protestors released from jail after initial court hearing

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2024

[Updated May 7: A previous version of this article mistakenly reported that all 16 protestors arrested were released on their recognizance. Three protestors posted bail after their initial court hearing....

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