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Who is UNF's new president?

Who is UNF’s new president?

Alexandra Torres-Perez May 16, 2018

UNF has had a crazy year—what with various controversial issues and the added pressure of finding a new UNF president to replace John Delaney. In the end, the Board of Trustees and Board of Governors...

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President John Delaney speaks about leadership

President John Delaney speaks about leadership

Colin McCann Mar 15, 2018

On Mar. 14, UNF President John Delaney talked about his views on leadership and leadership styles. The talk was a part of the Leadership Speakers Bureau, which was hosted by the Taylor Leadership Institute....

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Board of Governors approved David Szymanski as the next president of UNF.  Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

Looking into contract negotiations with future UNF President

Hannah Lee Mar 1, 2018

The excitement of finding the next UNF President is over, and now it’s all about the money. David Szymanski, who was chosen to be UNF’s president-elect, and the Board of Trustees will negotiate...

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The Presidential Search Committee Meet to decide on the semi-finalists

UNF set to select next president

Colin McCann Feb 19, 2018

Previously published in The Florida Times Union The four remaining candidates to succeed John Delaney as University of North Florida president made visits to the Jacksonville campus last week in...

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Last UNF presidential candidate speaks to students

Angie Villada Feb 17, 2018

On Feb. 16, the last student open forum took place. Presidential candidate, David Szymanski, the Dean and professor of the University of Cincinnati spoke about why he wants to be a  part of UNF. Szymanski...

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UNF President John Delaney sends out email to students regarding yesterday's shooting in Broward County.

Delaney responds to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting

Hannah Lee Feb 15, 2018

UNF President John Delaney sent out a special Osprey Update this afternoon to students regarding the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting yesterday afternoon. Delaney states that besides Duval...

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Kevin Carman at a student open forum

Day One: Presidential candidate Kevin Carman speaks to students

Colin McCann Feb 12, 2018

On Feb. 12, the first student open forum for presidential candidates took place in the Student Union, featuring Kevin Carman. Carman is an Executive Vice President, Provost, and Professor at the University...

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The Presidential Search Committee interviews candidate David Szymanski in 2018. Photo by Colin McCann.

One day down, one to go in presidential interviews

Tristan Reyes & Hannah Lee Feb 6, 2018

The presidential search committee finished a long day of interviews. Six in fact. A recap of the first three candidates can be found here. The presidential search committee will be interviewing six more...

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The Presidential Search Committee discussing the updates on new candidates. Photo by Tristan Reyes

The search continues for a new UNF president

Colin McCann Jan 22, 2018

On Jan. 18, the Presidential Search Committee, headed by Chair Kevin Hyde, continued their search for the next president of UNF. During the meeting, Parker Executive Search (a company hired by the...

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UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

Delaney talks about performance metrics in Osprey Update

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Jan 9, 2018

UNF President John Delaney sent out an Osprey Update on Jan. 9 to both welcome students back for the spring semester and to inform students about UNF’s performance metrics. According to Delaney, UNF...

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UNF President John Delaney was awarded President Emeritus status by the Board of Trustees

President Delaney announces his retirement after 15 years

Joslyn Simmons Feb 27, 2017

President John Delaney announced his retirement through a staff and student wide email Monday morning to end his 15 years at the university. Delaney plans to start his retirement on May 30, 2018 after...

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Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Delaney addresses UNF community after Trump’s immigration ban

Cassidy Alexander Jan 30, 2017

In a statement released Monday evening, UNF President John Delaney took a moment to “affirm our unwavering support for students, faculty and staff from other countries and of all faiths.” President...

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