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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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JU announces students will return to campus fall semester

JU announces students will return to campus fall semester

Siddie Friar, Reporter | May 15, 2020

In an announcement made Wednesday by JU president, Tim Cost, he stated that JU was “100% committed to you being on this campus come this fall in late August, to take your classes, to live and to learn...

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A Facebook profile picture of UNF Senior Anthony Rojas.

UF Student Files Class Action Against Florida Board of Governors

Siddie Friar, Reporter | May 15, 2020

Anthony Rojas has a natural inclination to social justice issues. His parents immigrated to the United States from Colombia before he was born. They saw firsthand many issues with justice and equality...

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California State University Los Angeles

California State University campuses will remain closed for fall semester

Courtney Green, News Editor | May 13, 2020

Amid uncertainty over campuses opening for the fall semester, the California State University system has made a decision for its 23 campuses: cancel all in-person instruction and continue remote instruction...

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UNF names Karen Bowling to new position, Vice President of Jobs

UNF names Karen Bowling to new position, Vice President of Jobs

Courtney Green, News Editor | May 7, 2020

Karen Bowling will be the first Vice President of Jobs. According to a May 7 press release, Bowling will be assuming her new position effective immediately, in addition to continuing her position as...

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Opening slide welcoming the public to the Florida BOG conference call on May 5, 2020.

BOG plans to reintroduce students to campuses in the Fall

Courtney Green, News Editor | May 6, 2020

The Florida Board of Governors touched briefly on plans to reopen campuses for the Fall semester, as well as discussed how they plan to help students find jobs in the post-pandemic economy in a May 5 three-hour...

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