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Senior middle-distance runner Smilla Kolbe punched her second consecutive ticket to the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. (Courtesy of UNF Athletics)
Kolbe clinches second championship appearance in NCAA Track and Field event hosted at UNF
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor • Jun 2, 2025

Four different UNF athletes competed in the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Region, which UNF hosted at Hodges Stadium.  UNF senior middle distance...

The section of UNF Drive between Lot 7 and Lot 8 is closed for construction. (Courtesy of UNF Parking Services)
Traffic Advisory: Section of UNF Drive will be closed due to construction
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor • Jun 2, 2025

A section of UNF Drive between Lots 7 and Lots 9 and 10 will be closed to traffic from Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 22, according...

The Thomas G. Carpenter library.
New library center highlighting Florida’s economic and transportation history to open this fall
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter • Jun 1, 2025

The new Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History will hold its grand opening at the library this fall on September 5, according to...

A white UNF logo on a dark blue column at the student union.
UNF President updates campus on ICE agreement status, gives guidance to international students, staff
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor • May 30, 2025

University of North Florida President Moez Limayem reaffirmed in a campus-wide email on May 23 that the university has no active contract...

Dr. Mei Zhao was named the new UNF Brooks College of Health dean on May 21, 2025.
Dr. Mei Zhao named dean of UNF Brooks College of Health
Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter • May 30, 2025

The University of North Florida has appointed Dr. Mei Zhao as the new dean of the Brooks College of Health, following her service as...

UNF logo.
Public Notice: UNF releases proposed changes to two additional university regulations
Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter • May 30, 2025

The University of North Florida released its proposed amendments to two regulations: 5.0020R Prohibition Against Hazing and 11.0010R...

A blue sign in front of a fenced-in garden that says "Frederick & Ophelia Tate Ogier Gardens"
Police Beat: Burglary at Ogier Gardens, police arrest boyfriend for trespassing, stolen electronic bike
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter • May 26, 2025

Burglary at Ogier Gardens   On May 19, the senior coordinator of Ogier Gardens at the University of North Florida, discovered that...

The Florida Board of Governors oversees all of the state's 12 public universities, including the University of North Florida. (Logo courtesy of the Florida BOG)
Florida Board of Governors calls for safety assessments across all public universities following FSU shooting
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor • May 24, 2025

In the wake of last month’s shooting at Florida State University, the state’s Board of Governors has directed all public university...

Students studying abroad in Daejeo, South Korea smile for a photo together underneath an arch on stair steps.
UNF students reflect on their self-discovery and professional growth after studying abroad
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter

University of North Florida students who have studied abroad said the experience offered them not only academic credit, but also...

Adiba Hoque stands next to her presentation in a large room, around other students and their projects. She has long, black hair and is wearing a tan shirt with black pants and smiling.
Students present research projects at annual UNF SOARS conference
Julia Howey, Volunteer Reporter

Undergraduate and graduate students alike presented their research at the annual Showcase of Osprey Advancements in Research and...

Students in lines attending UNF Spring Art Fest on Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Submitted by Nicole Cunha)
Spring Art Fest returns to UNF: A celebration of student creativity, community, and culture
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter

University of North Florida students celebrated their art and community at the Spring Art Fest on campus Thursday. Lance Vickery,...

Computer rendering of what the entrance of the UNF Flight Deck esports arena would look like. (Courtesy of UNF)
OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern • Apr 27, 2025
Gov. DeSantis smiling and posing with a recently signed bill impacting higher education through the public university system and technical training programs
OPINION: Is Florida DOGE DeSantis’ attempt at being cool?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern • Apr 18, 2025
The cover of "Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins. The title is in white, bold letters and the cover is purple with a gold snake and bird emblem overlayed.
Sunrise on the Reaping, a book review
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter • Apr 14, 2025
Peace Arch monument at the US-Canada border, displaying American and Canadian flags with the inscription "Children of a Common Mother."
OPINION: Canada is winning its culture war against the US
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern • Apr 13, 2025
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The University of North Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the University’s educational programs and activities, and the University is required by Title IX and its implementing federal regulations to not discriminate on that basis. The requirement not to discriminate also extends to admissions and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education, or both. UNF’s Title IX Coordinator, Tricia Buchholz, may be contacted at 1 UNF Drive, Building 1, Suite 1200, Jacksonville, FL 32224

otcr@unf.edu, 904-620-2507.
Tricia Buchholz, Director
Office of Title IX and Civil Rights
1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 1, Suite 1201
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 620-2507
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