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Howard the Duck. Photo credit Nathan Turoff.

Howard the Duck is not among the fallen; petition to rename Commons circulates

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Jul 14, 2020

Yesterday afternoon, news broke of a mysterious duck virus afflicting UNF ducks at The Flats. One of the earliest and most logical concerns of many students was the fate of UNF's own Howard the Duck. The...

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Student Union. Photo credit Jonathan Merin.

UNF holds virtual Apply in July event

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jul 13, 2020

One upside of the pandemic: an abundance of time now to make big decisions like where you will go to school next. UNF is making this decision a little easier with their virtual Apply in July opportunity. The...

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UNF creates the nation's first MedNexus; $6 Million in funding from Florida state budget

UNF creates the nation’s first MedNexus; $6 Million in funding from Florida state budget

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jul 9, 2020

UNF has created the nation’s first MedNexus, a “university-based medical and healthcare nexus.” The University sent out an email announcing the creation, which was approved $6 million in funding...

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FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019 file photo, students walk near the Widener Library in Harvard Yard at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The Ivy League school announced Monday, July 6, 2020, that as the coronavirus pandemic continues its freshman class will be invited to live on campus this fall, while most other undergraduates will be required learn remotely from home. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

New rules: Foreign pupils must leave US if classes go online

COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Jul 7, 2020

International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall, under new guidelines issued Monday by federal immigration...

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UNF names Bob Greenlaw as COVID-19 Taskforce Coordinator

UNF names Bob Greenlaw as COVID-19 Taskforce Coordinator

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jul 7, 2020

Bob Greenlaw has been appointed as UNF's COVID-19 taskforce coordinator, according to a UNF Marketing email sent on Tuesday, July 7. In the email, Greenlaw is identified as an "experienced emergency...

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Dr. James Sorce. Photo from UNF page listing faculty and staff for Construction Management.

Beloved UNF professor passes away

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jul 2, 2020

Beloved professor Dr. James Sorce has passed away, according to a tweet from UNF Coach Driscoll late last night. The University has confirmed Dr. Sorce's passing with a heavy heart, and provided...

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A class action lawsuit filed in May suggests that no less than 341,000 students across Florida are entitled to partial refunds. 

Board of Governors to file dismissal for class action

Siddie Friar, Reporter Jul 1, 2020

In May, a University of Florida student filed a class action lawsuit against the Florida Board of Governors. Now, the Florida Board of Governors is filing a motion to dismiss. This lawsuit differs from...

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UNF announces mask requirement on campus

UNF announces mask requirement on campus

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jun 25, 2020

In a UNF Marketing email on Thursday, June 25, UNF announced mandatory mask use while on the University's campus "effective immediately." The email states, "To protect the health and safety of the Osprey...

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Graduates displaying their customized caps.

Summer 2020 graduation will be virtual

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jun 15, 2020

Yet another semester is slated to conclude without caps and gowns and the UNF Arena. A second batch of graduates will be receiving degrees without their ceremonial walk in public. Instead, graduation...

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Official BSU statement to the Osprey community

Official BSU statement to the Osprey community

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Jun 10, 2020

UNF's Black Student Union (BSU) executive board and committee released an official statement regarding recent racial injustices: "To the University of North Florida Students, Administration, Alumni,...

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UNF releases draft plan to bring students back to campus for Fall semester

UNF releases draft plan to bring students back to campus for Fall semester

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jun 9, 2020

UNF presented its draft Blueprint for Return to Campus in Fall 2020 on June 8. The Blueprint was approved by the UNF Board of Trustees, according to a UNF Marketing email. Below are highlights of the...

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Accolades for UNF at the Board of Governors Meeting

Accolades for UNF at the Board of Governors Meeting

Siddie Friar, Associated Press Jun 1, 2020

UNF made waves at the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) meeting Thursday, May 28. As co-chair Brian Lamb ran through the list of accomplishments, he stated, “I hope everyone likes good news because today...

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