University of North Florida Archives - Page 51 of 72

Delaney plans to stay at UNF for foreseeable future; raises concerns about U.S. Attorney nominee

Spinnaker • Feb 16, 2010

Despite his recent involvement in state and national politics, UNF President John Delaney said he hopes to remain at the university for the next decade and does not plan to run for public office again.

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New Florida plan aims to double university budgets in five years

Spinnaker • Feb 16, 2010

A new plan, titled the New Florida Plan, proposed by the Florida Board of Governors would make an investment in the state university system which would nearly double the state’s support for over the next five to seven years in a long-term effort to boost Florida’s economy.

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Breaking: UNF men’s basketball beats Florida Gulf Coast 68-65 in OT

Spinnaker • Feb 14, 2010

The Ospreys returned from an unexpected lost to Stetson University to defeat Florida Gulf Coast in overtime. UNF placed a consistent fight against Florida Gulf Coast, with the Ospreys making 50 percent...

Brief: Delaney endorses McCollum for Governor

Spinnaker • Jan 29, 2010

UNF President John Delaney acknowledged Bill McCollum as the candidate he endorses for governor in an interview with the Spinnaker Jan. 28. "Bill McCollum is an old friend and he has asked if I can...

River City Rumble brings new events to UNF

Spinnaker • Jan 28, 2010

Both the UNF basketball teams in accompany with the athletic department are stirring up the campus with fist-pumping school spirit events for JU week. Every Osprey will have the opportunity to be a...

Coach Driscoll goes barefoot for cause

Spinnaker • Jan 28, 2010

As men's head basketball coach Matthew Driscoll’s team laced up for the USC Upstate match Jan. 22, he untied his shoes and entered the game barefoot for Samaritan’s Feet’s Barefoot for Barefeet Coaches...

The Furey Factor: Second chance at JU win

Spinnaker • Jan 28, 2010

As a UNF student, I’ve never had to worry about getting into a fist fight with a bloodthirsty Dolphin fan, but after last week’s basketball game against Jacksonville University, it looks like our cross-town...

Delaney:UNF professor didn’t plagiarize; separate internal investigation still ongoing

Spinnaker • Jan 27, 2010

UNF Prof. Tayeb Giuma broke his silence regarding memos and documents tying him to plagiarizing a student’s paper as his own Jan. 26. Although documents dating back to 1997 linking Giuma to acts of...

UPDATE: UNF student hit, injured by truck on crosswalk

Spinnaker • Jan 27, 2010

Police, emergency vehicles and students crowded around the crosswalk connecting Osprey Fountains with the interior campus as a student lay on the ground after a Ford F250 hit him around 5:30 p.m. Jan. 25.

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Affected students, on-campus club helps disaster-struck Haiti

Spinnaker • Jan 21, 2010

On the UNF campus, the student organization Hope for Haiti has organized disaster-relief efforts along with the Jacksonville nonprofit organization Mission Harvest America.

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Economic stress slows academic progress, perpetuates low graduation rates; UNF students echo findings of new study

Spinnaker • Jan 21, 2010

A recent study attempted to determine the reasons behind the nation's underwhelming college graduation statistics, and UNF students share their experiences managing full-time work and school.

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GOLFPLEX report brings details to light

Spinnaker • Jan 21, 2010

Environmental Services Inc. released a report Jan. 19 that shows how UNF violated laws that protect the natural landscape of certain areas inside the GOLFPLEX. The report also shows how these areas...