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UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

UNF Sustainability Committee votes to recommend funding for People Over Plastic

Alan Vargas Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 18, the UNF Sustainability Committee met to hear a proposal for a student-led project that would seek to “increase awareness on the effects of plastic on the environment, and educate and empower...

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The Finance and Facilities Committee was the first to meet during a day of Board of Trustees Committee meetings. Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Board of Trustees hears student sentiment on alcohol policy

Alan Vargas Oct 14, 2018

The UNF Board of Trustees heard from UNF President David Szymanski on his first 90 days and the direction of the University. The board also heard from Student Body President Jenna DuPilka and voted on...

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Mark Tumeo. Photo courtesy of UNF.

Resigned-dean was reportedly caught in sexual encounter with a man he met on “Adam4Adam”

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 3, 2018

The former dean of the College of College of Computing, Engineering and Construction was engaged in sexual activity with another man just outside of the stairwell adjacent to the press box entrance of...

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UNF dean resigns after reportedly engaging in a “consensual sex act” on campus

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 3, 2018

Mark Tumeo, the dean of the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, resigned, according to a Special Edition Osprey Update email sent out on Wednesday. According to the update, Tumeo's resignation...

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The new Alcohol policy change was announced over a Osprey Update.

Over 2000 students vote in SG poll about updated alcohol policy; 87 percent disagree with the policy

Alan Vargas Oct 2, 2018

The University and Student Affairs Committee released detailed results of the special Osprey Voice regarding the University’s new alcohol policy. As previously reported, the turnout for the Student Government...

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The CEROC met to further discuss the specific definition of "Responsible Employees" on campus." Photo by Sam Chaney.

Student workers removed from the definition of mandatory reporters in UNF Committee meeting

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 26, 2018

The UNF Compliance, Ethics and Risk Oversight Committee met on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in order to delve into an update regarding the nondiscrimination and sexual misconduct regulations, as well as address the...

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Tom and Betty Petway Hall  Photo courtesy of UNF Digital Commons

College of Education and Human Services earns AmeriCorps Grant

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 13, 2018

AmeriCorps is preparing students who are studying to become a teacher for urban classroom settings. The College of Education and Human Services at UNF has been awarded $283,708 for their Jacksonville Teacher...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Heavy agenda of in-progress projects with the UNF Space Committee

Jessica May Sep 12, 2018

Members of the UNF Space Committee met briefly on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to discuss plans for various campus roads and buildings. Plans to renovate the Science and Engineering Building (Bldg. 50) are...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF Financing Corporation meeting: Discussing taxes and finances

Kylie Selvage Sep 12, 2018

The UNF Foundation Board executive committee member Cecil “Mac” Holley started off the Sept. 11 financial reporting meeting by thanking fellow board members and accountants from the  Dixon Hughes...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

UNF named a ‘Best Regional’ university by U.S. News & World Report

Johnakeshia Thompson Sep 11, 2018

Osprey students, if you have never been proud to be an Osprey, then the time is now. UNF is has been named a “Best Regional” university in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 “Best Colleges”...

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Heather Duncan hired as the new vice president of Governmental Affairs

Alison Stultz Sep 8, 2018

UNF welcomes Heather Duncan, former board member of the UNF Coggin College of Business, as the new Vice President of Governmental Affairs. As vice president, Duncan will lead the State University System...

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Photo courtesy of UNF.

UNF alum gets promoted to UNF’s executive director

Jessica May Sep 7, 2018

The University of North Florida has advanced communications alum Christopher Warren to executive director in the Office of the President and University Relations. He will assume his duties effective...

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