Timeline

1990s

1990

The first doctoral degree program begins in College of Education and Human Services.

(Photo of Golf Team Member Putting)

1991

The golf team wins the NAIA national championship.

Building 1, the UNF administration building, officially becomes J.J. Daniel Hall in honor of the former newspaper publisher and chairman of the Board of Regents.

The Athletics Department adds five varsity sports: men’s soccer, women’s softball, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball.

1992

The College of Education and Human Services Building officially becomes Frederick H. Schultz Hall in honor of the former Federal Reserve vice chairman and state lawmaker.

1993

UNF Arena

The UNF Arena opens, with seating for 5,800.

The golf team wins second NAIA National Championship.

UNF joins NCAA Division II.

1994

Enrollment tops 10,000 during fall registration.

(Photo of UNF Women's Tennis Player)

Osprey Landing opens in the fall with housing for 150 students.

The women’s tennis team wins NCAA Division II National Championship.

1995

(Photo of the College of Health Building)

The new College of Health Building opens.

The Osprey Fitness Center undergoes a $100,000 renovation and becomes the Dottie Dorion Fitness Center in honor of the first female president of the Osprey Club.

Research grants awarded to UNF through the Division of Sponsored Research top $5 million, bringing 10-year total to $47.4 million.

Osprey Landing Phase II opens with housing for an additional 300 students.

1996

New College of Business Administration Building opens.

A Board of Regents study concludes UNF has $188 million economic impact on the region.

The College of Education and Human Services initiates master’s degree program in Belize.

1997

The College of Health Building becomes J. Brooks Brown Hall in honor of the retired physician and University benefactor.

1998

UNF President Adam W. Herbert leaves to become chancellor of State University System.

Osprey Cove opens with housing for 450 students.

1999

(Photo of Anne Hopkins)

Anne H. Hopkins takes office as UNF’s first female president and fourth overall.

The University Center opens as a state-of-the-art conference and meeting facility.