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A baseball pitcher stands on the pitcher's mound, wearing white pants and a blue shirt with the number 32 on the back, facing away from the camera toward home plate.
Professional sports near UNF: A guide to all the teams, events located in Jacksonville
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 23, 2025

Located in the contiguous United States’ largest city by land, the University of North Florida isn’t far from premier college and sporting...

UNF Athletics logo on a white background
UNF extends beach volleyball, softball head coaches, announces soccer schedules 
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 14, 2025

The University of North Florida Athletics recently announced two head coach contract extensions and schedule releases for multiple sports.  UNF...

A man in a suit stands toward a podium with a microphone.
What opting into House v. NCAA settlement means for UNF Athletics
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 13, 2025

University of North Florida and UNF Athletics didn’t waste any time deciding on whether to opt into the House versus NCAA Settlement.  In...

Petway Hall Burglary suspect in an elevator, wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes. He is carrying papers and has a Minecraft backpack on.
Police still working to arrest suspect in Petway Hall burglary who reportedly stole professor’s wallet
Sasha Koresh and Madelyn Schneider | Aug 4, 2025

Police are still working to arrest the Petway Hall burglary suspect who allegedly entered a professor’s office and stole a wallet on July...

Two large metal and brick buildings sit next to each other on the other side of a lake.
UNF esports arena ‘Flight Deck’ set to launch in Spring 2026
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Aug 4, 2025

The University of North Florida has started construction and is set to launch its esports program this coming spring, aiming to engage current...

Graphic showing the where Lots, 2, 3, 9, 12 and Garages 44 and 38 are located on a UNF campus map. Visit https://maps.unf.edu/ for an interactive map.
Faculty-staff parking space maintenance, Lot 12 repairs to impact traffic
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 3, 2025

Some parkings spaces at the University of North Florida will be unavailable from Aug. 4 through Aug. 15, according to an email sent...

UNF graduates during the Summer 2025 commencement ceremony on Aug. 1, 2025. Photo courtesy on UNF.
Summer 2025 commencement celebrates more than 1,000 UNF graduates
Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The University of North Florida recognized 1,016 students during its Summer 2025 commencement ceremony at the UNF Arena, according to the university.  The...

A yellow leopard mascot stands on a football field, pointing to fans in the stadium.
UNF Student Government to sell Jaguars season tickets on campus
Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The University of North Florida’s Student Government will be selling Jacksonville Jaguars season tickets on Aug. 18, the first day of fall...

A 3-D rendering of UNF's prospective core campus, looking north.
Everything inside the final draft of UNF’s 10-year master plan
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Jul 31, 2025

The final draft of the University of North Florida’s campus master plan was presented to the Board of Trustees last week, outlining proposed...

The Arena Parking Garage, Building 38.
UNF Parking Services announces new system for visitors, event parking
Osaremen Uwaifo, Government Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

The University of North Florida Parking Services is launching a new web-based parking validation system designed to simplify and improve the...

Outside look at the pool and main building of Osprey Fountains at UNF
Flooding, weird smells and pizza vending machines: Students share on-campus housing experiences
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Jul 31, 2025

Just over 4,000 students live on the UNF campus across eight different University-owned and operated residence halls. While not...

A multi-level brick and concrete building titled the "Brooks College of Health" sits behind multiple trees and plants.
UNF’s campus accessibility efforts aim to remove barriers for students
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 18, 2025

Students and staff at the University of North Florida say the campus is more accessible than ever. With a focus on academic...

Students sits alone on campus at UNF
UNF students reflect on summer semester loneliness
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

As the University of North Florida prepares for the fall semester, students say limited event scheduling, lack of funding, and...

Cover of Anne Berest's The Postcard shows a black-and-white portrait of a woman on a postcard
The Postcard, a book review
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jun 19, 2025
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
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UNF NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

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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