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Two UNF students receiving degrees after death

Audrey Carpenter Apr 11, 2017

Two UNF students who passed away last fall will be receiving posthumous degrees for the Spring 2017 commencement ceremony. Donald Wade Goodwin, 39, was killed in a hit and run in Jacksonville while...

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Tears in eyes, diploma in hand: Mother accepts son’s degree

Mark Judson Apr 30, 2016
Standing ovations and applause are typically reserved during graduation ceremonies — distractions from the other names being called. One name broke the tradition during Friday’s commencement ceremony: Nicholas Hare.
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Garth Sangree honored at 2015 Spring Graduation

Garth Sangree honored at 2015 Spring Graduation

Morgan Purvis May 5, 2015
Garth Sangree was given his degree in mechanical engineering posthumously at the Spring Commencement May 1. Sangree's father, Mark, accepted the degree on Garth's behalf.
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Students encouraged to meet with advisors more

Cody Quattlebaum Oct 2, 2014
With catalogs constantly changing and being updated, the Degree Evaluation and My Osprey Map tools, located on students' Mywings accounts, are convenient ways for students to ensure they're on track for their major or program of study. Despite this however, academic advisors are still an important resource for students.
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Trustees estimate new budget to meet decline of full-time enrollment

Brandon Thigpen May 29, 2014
UNF Board of Trustees met on May 22 to discuss the budget for the 2014-14 fiscal year while keeping in mind the changing numbers in full-time enrollment.
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Students start picking up graduation gear at the bookstore

Taylor Leckie Jul 23, 2012
Seniors can start picking up their gowns, tassels, tickets and other graduation necessities starting today at the UNF Bookstore.
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Letter to the Editor

Spinnaker Oct 21, 2011
I’m not here to start bashing the Spinnaker, as I do believe you have received a great deal of such since last April, but seriously, what was next?
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HPV vaccination drug’s safety called into question

Spinnaker Oct 21, 2011
Politician comments spark a debate over Gardasil’s side affects
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Oral Sex now major concern in causes of throat cancer

Spinnaker Mar 24, 2011

Members of the UNF Health Promotion staff believe the rise in throat cancer can be attributed to a change in our culture’s view of oral sex. Scientists across the country are finding oral sex causes...

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Loosen the graduation noose

Spinnaker Sep 2, 2009

In this issue, an article outlined how exactly the state plans to force students into graduating on time by charging incoming freshmen an arm and a leg per excess credit hour. It looks like our state...

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Spring graduation survival guide

Spinnaker Apr 15, 2009

For many students this will be the last week they will spend at UNF. But aside from study for finals, graduation week can be hectic. The Spinnaker decided to compile a list to ease some of the pressure. •...

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Editorial: It’s a fun time to be an Osprey

Spinnaker Apr 15, 2009

Times are always changing, and so is UNF. Throughout the past year, the university has experienced a significant amount of growth, along with its students. In its transition to become a destination...

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