One of original UNF professors retires
Dr. Chris Rasche, criminal justice professor, retires from UNF having seen and steered many changes since the University's beginnings in 1972.

Worried about holiday weight gain? You can prevent that
Dr. Lauri Wright, UNF nutrition professor, shares tips on preventing overeating during the holidays.

Real-life murder case inspires UNF author
As a newspaper reporter in Iowa for 20 years, Dan Dundon, director of development communications at UNF, covered many brutal cases. But no other case stuck with him like the slaying of a 25-year old couple and their two young children. The slayings inspired him to write a novel based on the case.

Peeking at presents a political divide?
A University of North Florida survey finds political party disparity on holiday gift snooping.

Tebow's choice as Heisman voter? Undecided
Dr. Dan Callcut, an assistant professor of philosophy and senior fellow in the Ethics Center at UNF, discusses Tim Tebow's conflict of interest about voting for himself for the Heisman Trophy.

UNF construction management students get hands-on lesson
Construction on the Youth Crisis Center's $6 million expansion project became a learning tool for 21 students in the Construction Management program at UNF.

Aquatic exercise can be a help to anyone
Cath Lee McKiniry, water exercise supervisor at the UNF Aquatic Center, discusses the benefits of exercising in the water as a way to achieve fitness.

Call Me MISTER program comes to UNF
The University of North Florida is participating in the new Call Me MISTER program, a program that hopes to offer African-American men as effective role models for students.

UNF grad has limited life, but unlimited living
After many near-death experiences, UNF graduate Mina Elbers is fighting for what she needs to keep living.

UNF nursing students encourage health care for homeless
Four nursing students at UNF took it upon themselves to start a program at Flagler Hospital to help the homeless get ID cards free of charge so they can receive medical care.

UNF surf team member emerges as top competitor
In only her second season of surfing competitively, Mallory Turner, a UNF graphic design major, is one of the top surfers on the East Coast.

Love of performing carried into college at UNF
Trey Henderson has Down Syndrome and is one of 21 students in the On Campus Transition Program at UNF. Henderson also portrays Harriet the Osprey, sidekick to main mascot Ozzie.

How can we encourage boys to enjoy reading?
It's true: Boys score significantly lower than girls in all aspects of literacy. Dr. Lunetta Williams, a UNF assistant professor of literacy, shares some practical ideas for getting boys interested in reading.

The great debate held at UNF
Neither John McCain nor Barack Obama were in Jacksonville, but UNF hosted a presidential debate involving both.

Students put aside classroom texts for studying the community
One University of North Florida class has thrown out the usual educational tools in favor of learning directly from members of the community—on campus and nationally.

UNF nutrition majors prepare meals for the homeless
UNF nutrition students prepared 500 meals for the homeless at the Sulzbacher Center—volunteer work that helps the community and is part of their course curriculum.

Utah dig yields discovery for UNF paleontologist
UNF paleontologist Dr. Barry Albright has excavated the bones of a plesiosaur, a large, predatory marine reptile that lived in the inland seaway 93 million years ago.

UNF research uncovers 16th century murder mystery
What started out as classwork at the University of North Florida resulted in research that could change history.

'UNF's young entrepreneurs
The University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business Entrepreneur Society is teaching students how to create jobs and how to be leaders.

Program values wisdom of elderly, inspires book
Gigi Morales David, a visiting professor in the Department of Childhood Education at UNF, discusses the inspiration for her new book "Just Molly and Me."

'UNF sorority sisters unite for common cause
The women of Gamma Eta multicultural sorority at UNF picked their Greek chapter because of a common interest: fighting breast cancer.

UNF opens new Student Health Services building
Going to the doctor at the University of North Florida just got more convenient. For students and medical staff.

'Freakonomics' author to speak at UNF
Economist and best-selling author Steven Levitt shares ideas on crime, fundraising and terrorism. He is scheduled to speak at UNF at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Arena on campus.

Young inmates find selves in art
UNF English professor Dr. Mary Baron teaches the Art in the Jail Program, where incarcerated juveniles learn to analyze books, write poetry and create works of art that show what they're going through.

Depression presents a range of challenges
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses the challenges that occur when depression enters a relationship.

Book tells stories of 11 children who survived Katrina
UNF student and employee Thelma Young had to deal with many emotions as family members in New Orleans and Biloxi, Miss., were trapped in attics full of water during Hurricane Katrina's wrath three years ago.

Jacksonville attracts global companies looking to expand
Jeff Steagall, UNF economics professor, explains how the First Coast is getting a boost in jobs from foregin headquarters.

Trip for surgery led UNF student on a quest for a dream
UNF freshman Ada Janowicz, who was born with a double cleft palate, left Poland and came to America with a mission. Studying biology at UNF, she wants to become a doctor and help others the way she's been helped.

UNF looks eastward for its long-term expansion
When it comes to future expansion of UNF, the push on campus is to head east, young students.

UNF historian seeks to unite city through knowledge of past
UNF history professor Carolyn Williams didn't set out to become one of North Florida's most prominent local historians. But after moving back to her hometown, the Jacksonville native has found herself immersed in the history of the city.

Why isn't anyone helping me?
UNF psychology professor Dr. Lori Lange discusses the phenomenon known as the bystander effect.

UNF students spend summer conducting research
One UNF student spent her summer conducting seagrass research, while another was at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center testing the Theory of Cosmic Inflation.

UNF archaeologist searches for history buried in mystery
Dr. Robert "Buzz" Thunen, a UNF archaeologist at UNF, is among many who have dug in vain for the ancient Fort Caroline settlement.

Charlotte Mabrey drums a different beat
After 25 summers of putting on adventurous percussion concerts at UNF, Charlotte Mabrey is ready for a change.

State-of-the-art track has UNF running with fast crowd
Thousands of track and field athletes will come to the First Coast this spring to compete on the newly finished track at UNF's Hodges Stadium.

Head to school to get back to work
The University of North Florida offers a fast-track certification program aimed at people who have been laid-off.

New course opens export door
The Florida Small Business Development Center at UNF is now offering Jacksonville's first international trade certification program.

UNF makes rankings among best in the region
The University of North Florida was named one of the 139 best colleges in the Southeast by the Princeton Review.

UNF student union on the way
By December 2009, and after almost $250 million in construction projects, the University of North Florida will look completely different.

Restoring nature is never as good as preserving it
Dr. Courtney Hackney, director of the Coastal Biology Program at UNF, talks about how restoring natures isn't as easy as many people believe, in his monthly Shorelines coastal column.

Science begins to dive deeper into our waters
UNF is increasing its programs to capitalize on the area's geography, including rivers, marshes and the ocean, which are ripe for study.

New class at UNF asks: Why do buildings go down?
UNF professor David Lambert and his construction forensics students are studying what factors cause a structure to collapse after a hurricane and how each factor contributes to devastating damage.

Director leads film camp at UNF for kids with autisim
Hollywood director Joey Travolta, brother of actor John Travolta, is giving kids with autism leading roles at a film camp he is conducting at UNF.

UNF scientists deploy buoy to measure rivers, sea
Pat Welsh, executive director of the Advanced Weather Information Systems Lab at UNF, is among a group of scientists that deployed a buoy to help determine how the ocean and the Nassau and St. Johns rivers impact each other.

UNF team finds new way to investigate hurricane damage
A dozen UNF students camped out at Hanna Park recently, then awoke the next day to study how hurricanes do their damage.

UNF professor and student study coral reefs
Dr. Cliff Ross, a UNF biology professor, and UNF senior Brad Bullington traveled to the Keys to study red tide's effect on coral reefs.

Ponte Vedra foundation teams with UNF for film camp
A Ponte Vedra organization that benefits children with autism is teaming with the University of North Florida to bring Joey Travolta's film camp for autistic children to campus this summer.

UNF displays attention-grabber
The University uses a banged-up car to remind its students of the dangers of not wearing a seat belt.

Chally honored for contribution to education
Dr. Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at UNF, was among four women recently honored for their contributions to the First Coast. Chally was recognized for her contribution to nursing education.

UNF fraternity shaves heads to fight cancer
Members of UNF's Delta Upsilon fraternity recently held a Shave-a-thon on campus in order to raise support and money for cancer research.

College program aids low-income students
UNF music major DeSean Kirkland is one of the first Jacksonville Commitment scholarship recipients and won't have to worry about taking out student loans and back-breaking debt.

UNF's Pam Chally Easing Local Nursing Shortage
Dr. Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at UNF, is the EVE Award winner for education and is addressing the area's nursing shortage.

Coggin College honors trio with annual award
The Coggin College and local business leaders recognized three of their own during the 11th Annual Prime F. Osborn III Distinguished Business Leaders Awards luncheon.

Southsider in innovative program now a UNF grad
Briana Moore waited patiently to walk across the stage at UNF. Within minutes, she would be the first graduate of an innovative program at the University for students with developmental disabilities.

UNF honors teacher who touches many lives
UNF's College of Education and Human Services honored Cleo Jones, a kindergarten teacher at Rufus Payne Elementary School, with a Gladys Prior Award for Teaching Excellence. Jones is the first public inner-city school teacher to win the award.

Scholarships make a difference
Nat Glover, special advisor to UNF President John A. Delaney, recently spoke at a local Rotary meeting about how The Jacksonville Commitment, a program to provide college scholarships to low-income students of all races, can make a difference in the lives of others.

Prosser Hallock donation benefts UNF civil engineering students
Prosser Hallock Inc. has donated $58,000 to UNF in order to establish an endowed scholarship that will benefit students pursuing a degree in civil engineering.

Musical career elevates retired UNF professor to jazz royalty
Bill Prince, professor emeritus of music at UNF, was recently inducted into the Jacksonville Jazz Hall of Fame for his contribution to jazz in the community.

Online magazine based at UNF celebrates short attention spans
Snap!, a new online literary journal based at UNF, recently launched the first installment of its "Perpetual May" issue.

Former sheriff campaigning for educational opportunity
Former Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover, now special advisor to UNF President John A. Delaney, is out in the community building support for The Jacksonville Commitment, a scholarship program that makes a college education affordable to Duval County Public School students from low-income families.

UNF Free Enterprise team racks up 11th straight victory
The UNF Students in Free Enterprise team recently returned to Jacksonville as regional winners after participating in the USA Regional Competition in Orlando, marking the organization's 11th consecutive regional victory. read more...

UNF clicks its way to better learning
Textbooks and notes are not the only required classroom items for some UNF students--a remote control is also on the list.

UNF student is recipient of community service awards
UNF student Valeria Nolla has been awarded two service awards--the Scholar of Promise and the President's Volunteer Service Award--for her community service

UNF students receive awards for their volunteer efforts
UNF students Christopher Miller, Rory Nicolaides and Jaime Williams all have something in common: outstanding records of volunteerism.

Ex-seaman, wife give UNF $1 million
The sea and the maritime industry turned out to be fruitful adventures for Capt. Len Blanchart and his wife Eleanor who gave $1 million to UNF for a scholarship endowment they established in 1989.

Girls make strides at UNF track camp
Let Us Play! Sports Camp held at UNF helps girls master track and field events. The camp is a partnership between UNF, Communities in Schools and Bryan and Leah Barker, who established the camp in 1996.

UNF honors students who are higher-education pioneers
UNF recognized students last week who are the first in their families to seek a four-year college degree, during a First Generation Scholarship Luncheon at the University Center on campus.

Botball tourney at UNF runs on adrenaline
The annual botball competition has been held regionally at the University of North Florida for two decades.

UNF promotes event to end violence against women
UNF is sponsoring a community-based V-Day campaign to stop violence against women and girls, raising funds for Betty Griffin House, Quigley House and the Women's Center of Jacksonville.

College scholarships await low-income Duval seniors
UNF, JU, FCCJ, Edward Waters College and the City announced a major scholarship program that makes college affordable and obtainable for Duval students from low-income families.

Girl Scouts establish university campus group at UNF
More than 30 University of North Florida students recently joined to create Campus Girl Scouts at UNF, an interest group for students who want to be involved in Girl Scouting.

UNF only American college representative in tech competition
It all comes down to a University of North Florida student engineering team to clinch a win in an international technology desgin competition.

UNF hones crisis management plan
UNF administrators, public school officials and law enforcement officers from across the state took part in a workshop at the University in order to sharpen their agencies' critical incident plans.

Alterations to St. Johns River could have impact
Dr. Courtney Hackney, director of UNF's Coastal Biology Program, says alterations to the St. Johns River could have an impact.

UNF transplant recipient gets second wind
UNF junior Grant Prather wasn't supposed to make it to age 25. But he did. He was never supposed to run a 15k race either. But he did with someone else's lungs.

Business leaders tackle issues at UNF
Outsourcing has driven down costs but has placed a strain on the global supply chain as businesses spread out. That's one of the issues national business leaders recently talked about during the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing conference at UNF.

UNF student wanted to produce a security robot, so he did
Kelvin LeBeaux, 30, a UNF senior, designed his first security robot in 2004. He met with various home security companies interested in producing his model, but he was unable to procure financial backing. After talks stalled, he decided to produce the security robot himself.

UNF offers an MBA program with global implications
UNF is offering a unique GlobalMBA program that thrusts its students through 15 months of rigorous course work at three international universities and a final semester at their home institution.

UNF pioneering fuel cell technology
UNF recently received $2 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to research and develop a prototype for a direct methanol fuel cell-powered laptop to be used by the military.

UNF receives defense grant to develop fuel cell military laptops
Researchers at UNF are embarking on a project that could result in longer battery life for everything from cell phones to laptop computers.

Competing on the field of science
High school students recently competed in the First Coast Envirothon at the UNF Wildlife Sancturary to test their knowledge about environmental issues and resource management.

UNF SIFE students educate Zambia
Two UNF students, a graduate and a professor recently traveled to Zambia, located in Southern Africa, to teach computer literacy and entrepreneurship programs to help potential businesses have a chance to succeed.

Former UNF student, fallen Marine's memory lives on
Former UNF student Joshua Watkins, a fallen Marine who died in 2006 while on foot patrol in Fallujah, will have his memory live on through an endowed scholarship at the University.

Russell Crowe's big play at UNF for US fans
A sold-out crowd at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida came out to see Russell Crowe and his Rabbitohs take on the Leeds Rhinos.

Here's how to select a weight-loss plan
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor and author of "The Diet Selector," tells you how to select the right diet for you.

UNF nurse anesthesia program 'better than other programs'
Lori Cross, a UNF student registered nurse anesthetist, deals with challenging classroom assignments like most students but her classroom is a bit more challenging: an operating room at UF Shands Jacksonville.

General to speak at UNF on Mideast events
A four-star general who once led U.S. forces in Iraq will speak at UNF to a full house of nearly 800 people.

Burglars beware: UNF student's security robot is watching
One University of North Florida engineering student has much more on his plate besides attending classes and studying for exams.

UNF's Social Sciences Building gets recognition
The Social Sciences Building at the University of North Florida recently received the 2007 Award of Excellence for University Building by the Southeast Construction Association.

UNF's 'maturation process'
UNF celebrated its fourth groundbreaking ceremony in less than a year by pouring the first block of cement for the University's new College of Education and Human Services building.

Keeping score a mouthful for UNF scoreboard operator
Kenton Bell, UNF scoreboard operator, was born without arms or legs and has become an institution on the sideline at Osprey's basketball and volleyball games.