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UNF center in Downtown Jacksonville helps new entrepreneurs

UNF center in Downtown Jacksonville helps new entrepreneurs

Victoria Reed Jul 12, 2019

A Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, located downtown, is providing students with a place to live and an office space as they work to start their new business.  The entrepreneurship program...

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Brooks College of Health

UNF will be launching a new Health Administration masters program online

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jul 3, 2019

The Department of Health Administration is launching a new online Executive Master of Health Administration program in August. The program will require 30-credit hours, which can be completed in as...

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Update: UNF’s controversial partnership with University of Haifa

Victoria Reed Jun 25, 2019

UNF signed a controversial agreement that establishes a partnership with the University of Haifa during a recent trip to Israel with Governor Ron DeSantis. “This agreement will allow for student exchanges,...

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Classes are cancelled until Wed. due to Hurricane Irma

UNF is offering a new Masters Program

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 24, 2019

UNF will be launching a new Logistics Masters Program this August. The new program will be one of only two in Florida, according to the university. Applications for The Master of Science in Logistics...

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What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF's Student Wellness Complex

What incoming freshmen need to know about UNF’s Student Wellness Complex

Courtney Green Jun 24, 2019

College is a time to reinvent yourself, and many people see physical fitness as an integral part of reinvention. To get our new students acquainted with UNF’s Student Wellness Complex, Spinnaker spoke...

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UNF offers full scholarships to future educators

UNF offers full scholarships to future educators

Victoria Reed Jun 20, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah9tDYEQlNg[/embedyt] UNF is offering scholarships that will help historically underrepresented students who want to pursue careers in education. UNF plans...

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MOCA

Kick off this summer with a UNF summer camp

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 17, 2019

If you're feeling bored, curious or if you're simply looking for something fun to do with your friends, UNF has you covered. This summer, UNF has multiple camps that you can attend that vary in content...

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Some plants were damaged during Irma. Photo by Valeree Del Guidice

How switchgrass could potentially fuel cars in the future

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Jun 15, 2019

UNF assistant biology professor Michael Aspinwall, is currently working to find a fuel alternative for the future by growing different types of switchgrass on the roof of the Biological Science's building....

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Dr. Brent Mai, the new Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean

UNF welcomes new dean of Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 14, 2019

After a long search, Dr. Brent Mai, who currently serves a position as dean of libraries and university librarian at Fairfield University, has accepted UNF’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas...

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is coming to UNF

Victoria Reed Jun 10, 2019

A production for The Wonderful Wizard Oz is coming to the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater June 16th at 6 p.m. The show will be directed by Alexa Mieses, and Bryan Jenkins is the featured guest artist....

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UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

UNF named 2019 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College

Erik Feliciano Jun 4, 2019

The University of North Florida has been named the Best and Most Affordable 2019 LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher. “This recognition spotlights...

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Chick-fil-A left a flyer for students who wondered why the establishment is closed.

What to expect from the newly renovated Chick-fil-A on campus

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor May 8, 2019

Keep an eye out for new features as Chick-fil-A opens their doors to students returning for Summer B after undergoing mandatory changes. Spinnaker spoke with Joe Lachina, the Resident District Manager...

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