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Anticipated gifts for the 2021 holiday season

November 29, 2021
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‘Night of Lights’ returns to St. Augustine this year

November 22, 2021
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Longest partial lunar eclipse of the century to happen tonight

November 18, 2021
Photo by Niklas Ohlrogge on Unsplash.

Holiday events in Jacksonville

November 17, 2021
Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine booster dose. Photo by Parang Mehta/Unsplash.

COVID-19 booster shots and what to know

November 16, 2021
Stay safe. One of the many street signs that have appeared, to warn people, during the current pandemic. This one was in the high street of Shaftesbury, which has now been pedestrianised. Photo by Nick Fewings/Unsplash.

How COVID-19 exposures work at UNF

November 15, 2021
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Student Health Services to host another vaccine clinic

November 11, 2021
Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev from Pexels.

Fall party hosted by Osprey Life and Productions

November 10, 2021
Workshop: Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationships with Native Peoples

Workshop: ‘Roots of Injustice, Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationships with Native Peoples’

November 9, 2021
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Four easy Thanksgiving desserts

November 8, 2021
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Veterans Day: background and UNF celebrations

November 8, 2021
Photo courtesy of UNF Fraternity and Sorority Life

What ever happened with Greek housing on campus?

November 5, 2021
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Jacksonville’s three beaches

November 3, 2021
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Why you may want to take a trip to Orlando this holiday season 

October 27, 2021
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Most anticipated Halloween costumes of 2021

October 23, 2021
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Food Truck Frenzy at the Osprey Plaza

October 20, 2021
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Interested in studying abroad? Attend an afternoon meeting Thursday

October 13, 2021
Classes are cancelled until Wed. due to Hurricane Irma

UNF graduate program happening Tuesday night

October 12, 2021
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The Benefits of Yoga

October 7, 2021
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Jacksonville pumpkin patches to visit this fall

October 6, 2021
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Student opportunity to receive a $75 stipend or giftcard

September 28, 2021
Osprey Cove. Photo by Robert Curtis.

Student living that UNF offers: what’s the best and what’s the worst?

September 24, 2021
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The new Lufrano Gallery exhibition on campus UNF students can experience

September 16, 2021
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The Significance of Yom Kippur

September 15, 2021
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UNF ranks ‘Best National University’ for the third year in a row

September 14, 2021
UNF advising shares common mistakes college students make

UNF advising shares common mistakes college students make

September 10, 2021
Virtual biomedical research seminars begin today through UNF

Virtual biomedical research seminars begin today through UNF

September 9, 2021
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Study tips for incoming students

September 7, 2021
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The significance of Rosh Hashanah

September 7, 2021
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Activities on campus you may not know about

September 7, 2021
What are UNF’S enrollment numbers like post-COVID?

What are UNF’S enrollment numbers like post-COVID?

September 3, 2021
How the pandemic socially changed everything

How the pandemic socially changed everything

September 3, 2021
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Ways to show your mom you care on Mother’s Day

May 7, 2021
Photo by Heather Ford on Unsplash.

The history of Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2021
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Five new restaurants to try out in Jacksonville

May 3, 2021
UNF students install new sculptures at local parks

UNF students install new sculptures at local parks

April 21, 2021
Student responsible for on-campus anti-Semitic QR codes speaks out at UNF DDI event

Student responsible for on-campus anti-Semitic QR codes speaks out at UNF DDI event

April 15, 2021
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U.S. states that are supporting COVID-19 vaccine passports and those that are not.

April 14, 2021
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What causes hyperinflation?

April 14, 2021
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Florida Legislature passes bill allowing students to record professors without permission

April 13, 2021
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What training courses are UNF staff and faculty taking?

April 13, 2021
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Will UNF require COVID-19 vaccine proof for Fall semester?

April 10, 2021
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Most anticipated movies coming Summer 2021

April 8, 2021
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A guide to your Summer 2021 essentials

April 8, 2021
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Two popular Jackonville festivals canceled due to COVID-19

April 7, 2021
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The history of Easter candy

April 2, 2021
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How to make a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Jacksonville

March 29, 2021
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Deadliest animals in Florida

March 23, 2021
Photo by Justin Nedrow.

UNF to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic

March 23, 2021
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WHM: Highlighting five women-owned beauty businesses

March 18, 2021
Photo courtesy womenshistory.org.

WHM Spotlight: Susan B. Anthony

March 18, 2021
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How social media is influencing Gen Z’s political views

March 9, 2021
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What’s new with fast-food coffee?

March 9, 2021
Student Government graphic.

Boyer raises his concerns on bullying within SG

March 8, 2021
Student Government graphic.

Concerning Snapchat messages and Judicial complaints surface involving Vice-President candidate

March 8, 2021
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A timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

March 8, 2021
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UNF named ‘Most military friendly school’ for 12th consecutive year

March 3, 2021
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How to find sources for your papers at the UNF library

March 3, 2021
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A guide to neighborhoods in Jacksonville and what to expect from them

February 27, 2021
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Seven haunted places in Jacksonville

February 25, 2021
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How to save money on travel

February 24, 2021
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Asteroid scheduled to pass Earth

February 22, 2021
The history of Girl Scout Cookies

The history of Girl Scout Cookies

February 17, 2021
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First case of UK COVID-19 variant in Jacksonville

February 15, 2021
Movies to watch during Black History Month

Movies to watch during Black History Month

February 11, 2021
Ida. B. Wells-Barnett, photo courtesy National Park Service.

Black History Month spotlight: Ida. B. Wells-Barnett

February 11, 2021
Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

Black History Month spotlight: Frederick Douglass

February 10, 2021
Photo credit Kori Odum, courtesy of Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Two critically endangered bongo calves born at the Jacksonville Zoo

February 10, 2021
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UNF biology professor discusses climate change

February 9, 2021
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A guide to meal prepping

February 3, 2021
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Is there a correlation between social media usage and depression?

February 2, 2021
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Best spots to take photos in Jacksonville

January 26, 2021
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Weekly food bargains in Jacksonville

January 21, 2021
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Canvas courses unavailable due to IT error

January 21, 2021
Courtesy UNF

Free facilitated growth program for veteran business owners

January 21, 2021
The entrance to the Cummer Museum.

UNF sculpture professor exhibiting work at Cummer Museum

January 20, 2021
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The JCPenney Suit Up event is back this semester

January 15, 2021
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The impact of big tech on free speech

January 14, 2021
An artist’s illustration of antibodies (blue-green structures) attempting to latch onto the antigens on the outer surface of a coronavirus (red). Antibodies are one of the major players in the immune system’s attack against viruses. (Image courtesy of DARIAREN/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS)

Student Health Services processed as a COVID-19 vaccine provider

January 14, 2021
Study tips to help with online learning

Study tips to help with online learning

January 11, 2021
The UNF Bookstore. Photo credit Emily Echevarria.

The UNF bookstore is having a sale this week

January 11, 2021
President Thomas Carpenter at his desk.

Founding University president, Thomas G. Carpenter, passes away

January 11, 2021
TikToks trend of DIY dentistry involves shaving teeth with a nail file

TikTok’s trend of DIY dentistry involves shaving teeth with a nail file

December 18, 2020
When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

December 18, 2020
Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

December 18, 2020
The history behind the Anti-Vax Movement

The history behind the Anti-Vax Movement

December 18, 2020
UNF psychologist explains test anxiety

UNF psychologist explains test anxiety

December 17, 2020
UNF receives top rating for learning environment and policies related to free expression

UNF receives top rating for learning environment and policies related to free expression

December 15, 2020
Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

December 3, 2020
The words Police Beat are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Armed robbery home invasion at The Flats

December 3, 2020
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What are President-elect Biden’s policy proposals on higher education?

December 2, 2020
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to connect trade routes for about 30% of the worlds population (Image from Wikipedia).

A look into the RCEP trade deal and why it matters

November 30, 2020
FILE - This May 4, 2020, file photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shows the first patient enrolled in Pfizers COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. On Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, Pfizer said an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. (Courtesy of University of Maryland School of Medicine via AP, File)

What to expect with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine

November 30, 2020
Your holiday guide to 25 days of Christmas movies

Your holiday guide to 25 days of Christmas movies

November 28, 2020
Most anticipated Christmas gifts of 2020

Most anticipated Christmas gifts of 2020

November 28, 2020
The Barnett Building will host UNF MBA and MSM classes in Spring 2021 (Photo taken from Google Images//Courtesy of Ebyabe)

UNF to offer graduate business courses in downtown Jacksonville

November 19, 2020
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The dos and dont’s of traveling during the holiday season

November 18, 2020
Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

Professional chef to teach Ospreys how to up their noodle game

November 18, 2020
What the 1918 pandemic tells us about the COVID-19 pandemic

What the 1918 pandemic tells us about the COVID-19 pandemic

November 11, 2020
How the United States rose to power and how long it will last

How the United States rose to power and how long it will last

November 10, 2020
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