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UNF Alumni goes from art history degree and small nail business to hit TV show on TNT

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Aug 21, 2019

She went from Jacksonville to New Orleans, and from being a broke college student to creating memorable nail looks for the hit TV show CLAWS on TNT.  Morgan Dixon graduated from UNF in 2014 with an...

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How one UNF teacher is making an impact

Cara Jackson May 23, 2019

According to Matthew Ohlson, leadership development is undoubtedly one of the most important instruments for fostering growth. This principle is what the Department of Leadership School Counseling...

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From small town American to culture builder; Profiling Coach Darrick Gibbs

Bruce Hope, Sports Reporter Jan 31, 2019

It’s a Tuesday night in January, another of many during a long basketball season. University of North Florida (UNF) head women’s basketball coach Darrick Gibbs breathes a sigh, thanks the assembled...

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Kaitlin Legg on life, sexuality and having “the coolest job ever”

Kaitlin Legg on life, sexuality and having “the coolest job ever”

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jun 23, 2018

Kaitlin Legg bellows a warm welcome through the open doorway of her first-floor office in the University of North Florida LGBT Center. Her socks have little pictures of pizzas on them, putting my bland,...

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Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Biology Professor Brews Up A Buzz

Alexandra Torres-Perez Jun 20, 2017

Many people say beer is an acquired taste, but one UNF professor is using science to craft his own flavor. Michael Lentz, an associate professor of biology, heads a research lab on the science of beer...

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UNF keeper joins new team: A family of five

Andrew Nichols Sep 17, 2013

At dinner with the Ayres family in 2011, Brad Sienkiewicz broke down in tears. The loss of his mother one year earlier had weighed on him and his emotions poured out in front of the family of five....

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UNF Alum faces challenges, rewards of being a young CEO

Taylor Nelson Apr 18, 2013

Three years after graduating from UNF, Bradford Stephens started his own technology company. At the age of 29, Stephens took on the title of CEO and all the privileges and challenges that go along...

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Octogenarian boxer continues his education at UNF

Jason Howard Feb 21, 2013

Kenneth Comyns stands up from a chair, strapping on red and black gloves designed to soften the blow of balled fists on impact. Assuming a fighter’s stance, he approaches a slowly swinging heavy...

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So What’s Your Story? Dr. Tes Tuason comes to UNF from across the globe

Zach Sweat Feb 6, 2013

How do some people who were born in extreme poverty become rich, while others remain poor? This is the question that Dr. Tes Tuason, associate professor at the University of North Florida, has sought...

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Foreign Trade mixes various influence for original sound

Zach Sweat Jan 15, 2013

As any musician knows, standing out from the endless sea of would-be artists and mundane bands is the first step toward breaking out from the crowd and becoming a successful group. With a diverse...

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UNF’s last original faculty member reminisces, offers advice

Andrea Aribe Jul 24, 2012
Back in the day: Lou Woods remembers UNF’s earliest days, when the university consisted of four buildings with dirt parking lots and bears and snakes were problems on campus.
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Soderberg: From the Biology Lab to the White House

Bonnie Mulqueen Jul 5, 2012
Get to know UNF distinguished visiting scholar Nancy Soderberg
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