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Students respond to Delaney’s involvement in Tumeo scandal

Ramona Ramdeen, Police Reporter Jul 24, 2019

After being caught in a sex act on campus in October of 2018, Dr. Mark Tumeo, former dean of UNF’s College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, filed suit against the University of North Florida,...

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Texts from Delaney to Tumeo after Tumeo’s resignation

Former UNF President condemns Szymanski

Madison Roberts and Aisling Glocke Jul 23, 2019

“You may want a lawyer.” “This is bullshit.” “Rookie President.”  These are just a few of the explosive texts Spinnaker uncovered in court documents in the case of a former Dean now suing...

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Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss to speak at UNF

Hannah Lee, News Editor Dec 11, 2017

Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister Eva Schloss will speak at the UNF Andrew A. Robinson, Jr. Theater March 7. UNF President John Delaney will facilitate the conversation and will interview...

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SDS addresses racial issues with Delaney at "study-in"

SDS addresses racial issues with Delaney at “study-in”

Tom McCormick Oct 23, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhzW16IvL8M&feature=youtu.be Members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) gathered in UNF President John Delaney’s office on Monday, as part of an organized...

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UNF President John Delaney. Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNF President tells students to “Take Action” against violence

Aug 22, 2017

UNF President John Delaney released an email on Aug. 22 to all students, faculty and staff regarding recent protests and counter-protests such as Charlottesville and Boston. In the email, Delaney...

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University metrics improved, but UNF still in bottom 3

University metrics improved, but UNF still in bottom 3

Hannah Lee Jun 22, 2017

UNF President John Delaney sent out a message to students and staff this morning regarding how the Board of the Governor placed UNF. The university received 58 points for the 2016-2017 year, an improvement...

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UNF President John Delaney. Photo by Lili Weinstein

John Delaney and Corrine Brown: An unlikely friendship

Ronnie Rodgers Jun 6, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrkhw_IUayI Video by Joslyn Simmons and Tanya Jackson   Even though former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown is an outspoken Democrat, and University President John...

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UNF prepared to spend $100,000 on a search firm to elect new president

UNF prepared to spend $100,000 on a search firm to elect new president

Pierce Turner May 18, 2017

The UNF Presidential Search committee is looking to hire a search firm to recommend candidates to be the next university president. A subcommittee met Tuesday to narrow their search firm finalists...

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EXCLUSIVE: Delaney talks missing students, and what comes next as search continues

EXCLUSIVE: Delaney talks missing students, and what comes next as search continues

Cassidy Alexander Feb 15, 2017

As police continue looking for missing student George Lousissaint, Jr., Spinnaker spoke with UNF President John Delaney about the search, the family, and the support from the campus community. Though...

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Delaney and LASO talk immigration

Hannah Lee Dec 1, 2016

On Tues. Nov. 22, the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) co-hosted an inclusivity discussion alongside the African American Student Union (AASU) and the Asian Students in Alliance (ASA). President...

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Dr. Earle Traynham, officially named provost and vice president of academic affairs after serving as interim provost for two years.Photo courtesy UNF website

Delaney announces new provost after two-year search

Danae Leake Jun 29, 2015
Dr. Earle Traynham was named official provost and vice president of academic affairs after filling that position temporarily since 2013.
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Board discusses downsides of performance-based funding and makes recommendations to keep students at UNF

Blake Middleton Mar 25, 2014

Learning commons area and math emporium could be added to library UNF Foundation Treasurer Shari Shuman said UNF received an additional  $2 million for performance funding from the state. She said,...

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