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The University of North Florida presented this watercolor painting of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services to donors Gary and Laine Silverfield. | UNF
January 27, 2025

UNF names education college for Gary and Laine Silverfield

UNF celebrated the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services in honor of the longtime donors.…

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January 2, 2025

Hopes rise for Jacksonville’s economy in 2025

A monthly survey of manufacturing firms shows optimism about the economy after a stagnant end to 2024.…

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UNF men's soccer won the ASUN Tournament title with a 4-3 win over Central Arkansas on penalty kicks. | Submitted, UNF Athletics
November 18, 2024

UNF men’s soccer returns to NCAA Tournament

The UNF Ospreys beat Central Arkansas Saturday night to earn their first NCAA Tournament berth in nine years.…

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UNF Coggin College of Business interim dean Albert Loh, right, speaks at a groundbreaking Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
October 22, 2024

UNF Coggin School of Business launches $26.3M expansion

The business school expansion will provide more space for classrooms, labs and fintech programs to meet the region’s need for…

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Former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are the 2024 presidential nominees for the Republican and Democratic parties. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 21, 2024

Trump leads Harris by 10 points in Florida, UNF poll finds

The poll also found that voters largely support a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana use by adults.…

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The NCAA has awarded the 2027 Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship to Edward Waters University. | Morry Gash, AP
October 3, 2024

NCAA picks Jacksonville for 3 championships

The NCAA has awarded Jacksonville three championships in track and volleyball in 2027 and 2028.…

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An unidentified University of Florida student wraps himself in an Israeli flag during a campus vigil Oct. 9, 2023, for victims of Hamas attacks. | Augustus Hoff, WUFT News
August 7, 2024

Florida searches for ‘anti-Israeli bias’ in university coursework

In an email to university presidents, Chancellor Ray Rodrigues outlined a process for flagging courses with “antisemitic material and/or anti-Israeli…

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Former President Donald Trump stands on stage at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit on Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
July 30, 2024

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, according to a new poll from…

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June 26, 2024

UNF begins doctoral program in health administration

The program will emphasize global health leadership and advanced management of health care facilities and institutions.…

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Eviction filings are concentrated in two Jacksonville neighborhoods. | University of North Florida
June 18, 2024

Jacksonville labeled Florida’s eviction capital

Duval County has a higher rate of eviction filings than other metro areas in Florida.…

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June 17, 2024

UNF announces doctoral program in computing

UNF’s first doctor of philosophy program will focus on intelligent systems and cybersecurity.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at VyStar Credit Union in Jacksonville on May 2, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 13, 2024

Here’s how Jacksonville fared in the new state budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis cut funding for at least 70 projects or programs in the Jacksonville area, but other organizations won…

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University of North Florida history student Shawn Steiner meticulously sorts through a 1,000-year-old Timucua midden mound, looking for pottery shards and other artifacts at a dig site within the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
June 7, 2024

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

University of North Florida students are uncovering Jacksonville’s Timucuan past during archaeological digs along the Intracoastal Waterway.…

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Victor Ritz is one of 10 UNF students who appear this week on “The College Tour” on Amazon Prime | Amazon Prime
May 28, 2024

It’s Jacksonville’s week in the spotlight on reality TV

“Botched Bariatrics” will feature a surgeon from Jacksonville, and “The College Tour” will include 10 students from the University of…

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Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida compete Sept. 23, 2023, at Southern Oak Stadium. | Official Florida FC
May 8, 2024

Sports foundation launched to bring events to Jax

The Jacksonville Sports Foundation will try to lure major sporting events to town. Meanwhile, the ASUN Conference is moving its…

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Jacksonville police officers lead away some of the 16 people arrested Thursday, May 2, 2024, during a pro-Palestine protest at the University of North Florida. | News4Jax
May 3, 2024

UNF explains arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters

Sixteen pro-Palestine supporters were arrested late Thursday after ignoring school demands to leave before a 10 p.m. deadline.…

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Mahalia White, University of North Florida. | Contributed, Wendy Jade Solomon, Fresh Take Florida
May 3, 2024

Florida’s finest: College grads share their inspiring stories

Graduates from Northeast Florida and around the state tell about overcoming challenges to achieve their dreams.…

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The University of North Florida will offer both graduate and undergraduate programs in fintech. | ML/Mikko Lemola/ Stock.Adobe.Com
April 30, 2024

UNF announces new fintech programs

The fintech programs will position students in one of Jacksonville’s most prominent economic sectors.…

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UNF’s Jacksonville Economic Monitoring Survey projects positive signals for the economy in Northeast Florida. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 9, 2024

Jacksonville among hottest labor markets in US

A monthly survey of Jacksonville area manufacturers indicates that businesses expect to expand their payrolls.…

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Students walk by Century Tower on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. | Sam Thomas, Fresh Take Florida
March 28, 2024

UF graduate campus gets green light in Jacksonville

The Florida Board of Governors approved plans for a University of Florida graduate campus Downtown.…

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Students on the Green at the University of North Florida. | Carter Mudgett, Jacksonville Today
March 15, 2024

UNF faculty say school violated rules on post-tenure review

The faculty union says the administration violated an agreement by using peer comparisons in the review process.…

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JinkoSolar manufactures solar panels in AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center in West Jacksonville.
March 14, 2024

Survey shows manufacturing expanding in Jacksonville

The University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project suggests a brighter outlook for Jacksonville than the rest of the…

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March 13, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Will Jax Beach explain its ‘cybersecurity event’?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether Jacksonville Beach is still experiencing the effects of an possible cyberattack in late January.…

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February 19, 2024

Upperclassmen anxious as UNF restructures on-campus dorms

Freshmen and rising sophomores have a month’s head start on upperclassmen when it comes to applying for limited housing.…