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UNF raises over $2.3 million during sixth annual Giving Day fundraiser

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Apr 5, 2024

The University of North Florida held its sixth annual Giving Day event this week. According to the university, the fundraiser raised over $2.3 million from over 4,300 donors, more than double the amount...

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Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints real estate CEO Jay Demetree to UNF BOT

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 5, 2024

Updated on Friday, April 5, at 6:32 p.m. to include a statement from UNF President Moez Limayem Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed real estate investment CEO Jay Demetree to the University of North...

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UNF holding several events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Apr 4, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of North Florida is hosting several events over the next few weeks as part of an initiative called “Start by Believing.” The events will...

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UNF’s ASL/English Interpreting program ranked sixth in the nation

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Apr 3, 2024

Earlier this month, the University of North Florida’s American Sign Language and Interpreting Program was ranked sixth on Hands Up Communications' list of top six schools for interpreter programs. According...

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The sign near Lot 18 was put up to satisfy noticing requirements before the city council vote. (Spinnaker)

Jacksonville City Council to vote on transferring land to UNF

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 1, 2024

A sign notifying the University of North Florida community of a potential permanent right-of-way closure has been put up near Lot 18, but that doesn't mean any roads will be closed on campus. The...

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UNF staff union among those decertified in recent wave of Florida union purges

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 29, 2024

The University of North Florida's unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which was the union that represented many USPS employees at the university, was decertified last...

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Career fairs can help UNF students and alumni prepare to enter the workforce and establish valuable connections with employers. (Photo courtesy of Career Services)

UNF’s career fairs are a ‘no-brainer opportunity’

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Mar 27, 2024

At the end of February, UNF held its spring 2024 Career Week events at the Adam W. Herbert University Center. This semesterly event featured five job fairs for students interested in STEM and construction,...

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The Lend-A-Wing food pantry.

Lend-A-Wing food pantry limits students to weekly shopping trips

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 11, 2024

Starting last week, UNF students were limited to weekly visits to the Lend-A-Wing food pantry, which previously allowed daily shopping trips. The statement on their social media said that because Lend-A-Wing...

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U.S. Russia Foundation CEO Matthew Rojansky spoke to UNF students, faculty and other community members Monday night. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

Matthew Rojansky visits UNF to speak on the Russo-Ukrainian War

Madelyn Schneider, News Editor | Mar 10, 2024

On Monday night, Matthew Rojansky, a U.S.-Russia relations analyst, spoke at the University of North Florida about national security, Ukraine and Russia.  Rojansky is president and CEO of the U.S....

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Nine new matching squat racks were also added. (Rachel Bacchus)

Inside UNF’s new and improved Student Wellness Center

Jeanne Gilbert and Rachel Bacchus | Feb 29, 2024

The University of North Florida's Student Wellness Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday to commemorate its reopening on Jan. 11 after the two months of renovations that caused it to close...

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The Green, located at the center of UNF's campus, is a popular spot for students trying to relax between classes. A smaller school than UF or FSU, many students can find quiet spots across campus to study, read and hang out.

Some UNF students having trouble with academic advisors

Maria Sanmartin and Ashton Pike | Feb 28, 2024

The mission statement of Academic Advising at the University of North Florida states that advisors can help students select a major and assist them with their academic schedules. However, when asked...

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UNF accepting 400 housing contracts on March 4

UNF accepting 400 housing contracts on March 4

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief | Feb 23, 2024

Housing contracts at the University of North Florida will reopen to all students on March 4, and approximately 400 contracts will be accepted that day, according to the Department of Housing and Residence...

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