UNF In the News
     Television News Coverage

Students, faculty and staff at the University of North Florida are constantly making headlines, whether it be local, regional, state or national news. Because of the expertise of our faculty, they are often viewed as an authority in their fields and are interviewed weekly either on television, radio or in print, such as newspapers or magazines. To see the latest television coverage about UNF students, faculty or staff, click one of the interviews below.

 

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UNF In the News

September 17, 2009
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George Will discusses political climate at UNF
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will recently spoke at UNF and was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about the political climate.
December 5, 2007
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Negative presidential campaign ads
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, discussed negative presidential campagin ads on WJXT Ch. 4.
December 3, 2007
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Sound nutrition advice
UNF nutrition professor Dr. Cathy Christie discussed who consumers should turn to for sound nutrition advice on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
November 26, 2007
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Cyber Monday holiday bargains
Dr. Adel El-Ansary, UNF marketing and logistics professor, discussed Websites for consumers to check out hot holiday bargains for Cyber Monday on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
November 12, 2007
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'The Diet Selector'
UNF nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez discussed her new book "The Diet Selector" on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert." She gave viewers the skinny on more than 50 ways to lose weight through various low-calorie, low-carb and low-fat diets.
November 12, 2007
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'Race, Religion and Economic Change'
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF politcial science professor, discussed his new book "Race, Religion and Economic Change in the Republican South" on WJXT Ch. 4.
November 5, 2007
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Criteria for selecting toys for kids
Pam Bell, director of UNF’s Child Development Research Center, discussed the criteria parents should look for when selecting toys for their children on WJXT Ch. 4's “Ask the UNF Expert."
October 24, 2007
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UNF breaks ground for new residence hall
UNF administrators, students and community leaders celebrated the ground breaking of the University’s new residence hall, Osprey Fountains.
October 22, 2007
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Homework help tips for parents
Dr. Janice Wood, early childhood education professor, discussed homework help tips for parents on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
October 16, 2007
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Filmmaker Ken Burns speaks at UNF
Ken Burns, the man the New York Times calls one of the most accomplished filmmakers of his generation, paid a visit to the University of North Florida to discuss his new film "The War."
October 15, 2007
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Talking to kids about politics
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, discusses how parents can talk to their kids about politics on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
October 8, 2007
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The art of playing Mah Jongg
Carole Ort, instructor at UNF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, outlines the basics in playing a popular board game, Mah Jongg.
September 30, 2007
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Peace Awareness Week
John Frank, UNF political science professor, discusses Peace Awareness Week activities on campus during a WJXT Ch. 4 interview.
September 29, 2007
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Red Tide problems along First Coast beaches
Dr. Cliff Ross, UNF biology professor, speaks to WJXT Ch. 4 about the current Red Tide problem along the beaches on the First Coast.
September 24, 2007
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Inner ear problems in kids
Dr. Rose Rine, UNF physical therpay professor, discussed inner ear problems in children and how they can be corrected on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
September 20, 2007
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'Educating the First Digital Generation'
Dr. Paul Harwood, political science and public administration professor, discussed his new book, “Educating the First Digital Generation,” on WJXT Ch. 4. The book explores how today’s information technology is changing how we educate and are educated.
September 17, 2007
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Integrating performing arts into kids' lives
Dani Deyton, director of communications at UNF's Fine Arts Center, discussed how parents can integrate the performing arts into their children's lives on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
September 16, 2007
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Calming your toddler's fear of flying
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about how to calm your toddler's fears while traveling by air.
September 15, 2007
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Dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holidays
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holidays on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
September 13, 2007
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Presidential candidate Fred Thompson visits First Coast
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, chair of UNF’s Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was interviewed on WJXT Ch. 4 about Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson and the issues he needs to address while visiting the First Coast.
September 13, 2007
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American Sign Language-English Interpreter degree available at UNF
The Department of Exceptional Student and Deaf Education is now offering a new American Sign Language/English Interpreter bachelor’s degree program. Dr. Sherry Shaw, UNF professor of ASL/English Interpreting, and UNF student Kelly Warren were featured on WJXT Ch. 4.
September 12, 2007
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Possible troop withdraw next summer
UNF Political science professor Dr. Patrick Plumlee was interviewed on WJXT Ch. 4 about the testimony of Gen. David Petraeus and his vision to withdraw 30,000 U.S. troops by next summer.
September 5, 2007
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Keeping students living on campus safe
Bob Doyle, associate director of Residence Life, spoke to WJXT Ch. 4 about how UNF keeps its students safe from fire incidents in residence halls on WJXT Ch. 4.
September 3, 2007
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Preschools: All work and no play?
Developmental psychology professor Dr. Rebecca Marcon discussed whether preschools should teach all work and no play on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
August 28, 2007
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Jacksonville bridge safety
Dr. Adel El-Safty, UNF civil engineering professor, discussed bridge safety in Jacksonville on WJXT Ch. 4.
August 27, 2007
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UNF turns 35
UNF President John A. Delaney talked to WJXT Ch. 4 on the first day of class about the University turning 35 and its increased growth.
August 27, 2007
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Getting into your dream college
John Yancey, UNF admissions director, discusses how to get into the college of your dreams on WJXT Ch. 4.
August 24, 2007
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UNF students distribute books to elementary schools
UNF Honors students worked with Heart of America to distribute new books to three local elementary schools.
August 20, 2007
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Practicing safe computing
Jeff Durfee, UNF director of Information Security, discussed practicing safe computing on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
July 30, 2007
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Patterns of violence in Jacksonville
Dr. Chris Rasche, criminal justice professor, discussed violence/murder patterns in Jacksonville on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
July 23, 2007
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ABC's of college savings
Kris Dalton, UNF assistant director of orientation, and senior Jamie O'Brien discussed the ABC's of college savings on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert.".
July 10, 2007
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UNF saves gopher tortoises
The University of North Florida has begun moving some temporary residents to a new home. The search for gopher tortoises is on in an area of campus soon to be the site of new construction.
July 5, 2007
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Terror plot on the USS JFK
National security expert Dr. Patrick Plumlee, UNF political science professor, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about a possible terror plot on the USS JFK.
July 2, 2007
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Foiled London bomb plot
UNF political science professor Dr. David Schwam-Baird appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to discuss the recent foiled bomb Plot in London.
July 2, 2007
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UNF student studies HIV-AIDS in Africa
Stacey Enriquez, a UNF senior nursing student, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" to discuss her recent trip to South Africa, where she studied the health care system and how the country is treating its HIV/AIDS epidemic.
June 27, 2007
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Pool safety tips
Heather Kite, UNF assistant director of Recreation, and UNF swim instructor Carlos Mejia, discussed and demonstrated water safety tips for parents of young kids on WJXT Ch. 4.
June 18, 2007
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'Historic Photos of Jacksonville'
Dr. Carolyn Williams, UNF history professor, discussed her new book "Historic Photos of Jacksonville," an account of a century of the city's history from the 1860s to the 1960s, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 11, 2007
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On Campus Transition Program
Dr. Kristine Webb, UNF associate professor of education, and UNF student Ashley Emanuel discuss the On Campus Transition Program for students with developmental disabilities on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 6, 2007
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Cooling relations between U.S. and Russia
Nancy Soderberg, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, discussed cooling relations between the United States and Russia on WJXT Ch. 4.
June 4, 2007
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Fun science experiments at home
UNF chemistry lab lecturer John Pechonick demonstrated fun science experiments that kids could do at home over the summer on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 28, 2007
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Art of successful negotiation
Carl Deus, UNF continuing education instructor, discussed seven elements of successful negotiations on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 16, 2007
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First Marine amputee returns from Iraq war
Eric Alva, the first Marine amputee to return from the Iraq war, spoke about the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy at the UNF "Skyrocketing to Legendary Heights" conference.
May 16, 2007
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Rev. Jerry Falwell a household name
With the death of Rev. Jerry Falwell, Dr. Julie Ingersoll, religious studies professor, discussed how Falwell's drive and zeal for conservative Christian values made him a household name in America.
May 7, 2007
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Artificial intelligence robotics
Dr. Charles Winton, computer sciences professor, discussed artificial intelligence robotics on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 3, 2007
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Voters willing to pay more taxes
Dr. Michael Hallett, UNF criminology and criminal justice chair, recently led a poll that shows about 68 percent of registered Duval County voters would be willing to pay more taxes to fund police and crime prevention programs.
May 1, 2007
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2008 presidential primary poll
Political science professor Dr. Matthew Corrigan appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to discuss a new poll he conducted on the 2008 presidential primary election.
April 30, 2007
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Grandparents raising grandkids on the rise
Dr. Ye Luo, sociology professor, discussed the rising trend of grandparents raising their grandkids on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 27, 2007
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New Earth-like planet discovered
Dr. John Anderson, UNF senior physics lecturer, discussed a new Earth-like planet discovered by astronomers on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 23, 2007
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Peaceful conflict resolution
Dr. Candice Carter, UNF education professor, discussed peaceful conflict resolution on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF expert."
April 16, 2007
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Caring for body piercings
Dr. Li Loriz, UNF School of Nursing director, discussed how to care for body piercings on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 10, 2007
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Engineering students automate narcotics kits for police officers
UNF engineering students designed and built a machine for Armor Holdings Inc. to automate the production of its Narcotics Identification Kits used by law enforcement officers worldwide. This project was highlighted by WJXT Ch. 4.
April 9, 2007
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Combating stress
Shelly Purser, Health Promotions Department director, and Ashley Morris, health education coordinator, discussed combating stress at home and in the workplace on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 9, 2007
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Educating children against sexual predators
Greg DiFranza, tactical enforcement unit coordinator at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management, talked about educating children and parents against sexual predators on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 6, 2007
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First Generation Scholarship Program
More than 300 UNF students received a First Generation Scholarship and are the first in their families to seek a four-year college degree. Florida's First Generation Matching Grant Program was spotlighted on WJXT Ch. 4.
March 31, 2007
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UNF construction students help rebuild New Orleans
Several UNF Building Construction Management students spent their spring break in New Orleans deconstructing and salvaging two historic buildings. UNF students Leah Trainer and Zack Martin spoke to WJXT Ch. 4 about their trip.
March 31, 2007
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UNF prescribes two new doctoral programs
UNF recently announced the addition of two new doctoral programs-a doctorate in Nurse Practice and a doctorate in Physical Therapy. WAWS FOX 30 covered the announcement.
March 27, 2007
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Bad behavior in kids linked to daycare
Dr. Jacque Batey, childhood education professor, discussed a new study that links poor behavior in children to time spent in day care on WJXT Ch. 4.
March 26, 2007
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Developing your child's genius
Dr. Christine Weber, UNF childhood education professor, discussed how to recognize and develop your child's genius on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 21, 2007
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Police officers get training on deviant sexual behavior
Members of the CIA and police officers from as far away as Guam recently attended a weeklong training course on Deviant Sexual Behavior at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management, which was covered by WJXT Ch. 4.
March 19, 2007
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Avoiding baseball shoulder injuries
Dr. Chuck Thigpen, physical therapy professor, discussed how young baseball athletes can avoid shoulder injuries on WJXT Ch. 4’s Ask the UNF Expert.
March 16, 2007
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UNF holds first annual Egg Drop contest
UNF’s School of Engineering and the UNF Community Outreach Council, in conjunction with corporate sponsor HDR Engineering, Inc., recently held its First Annual Egg Drop contest with fifth graders from two local elementary schools. The students were challenged to put their engineering, math and science skills to work in a fun way.
March 13, 2007
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Pulling American troops out of Iraq
Nancy Soderberg, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science at UNF, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to discuss the Iraq debate about pulling out American troops.
March 12, 2007
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Metabolic syndrome causes and treatment
Dr. Lucy Trice, associate dean in the Brooks College of Health, discussed metabolic syndrome, its causes and how it can be treated on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 9, 2007
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Method to March Madness?
Dr. Jay Coleman, associate dean in the Coggin College of Business, was interviewed by CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about his Dance Card and Score Card methods used to predict at-large basketball team selection for the NCAA tournament.
March 8, 2007
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UNF gets trashed
UNF recently held its first trash and recycling audit on the campus Green. Volunteers sorted, measured and catalogued the waste from one day's worth of trash in order to educate students, faculty and staff about ways to reduce campus trash through recycling and litter-prevention practices.
March 6, 2007
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Actress Patty Duke discusses mental health at annual luncheon
Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke was the keynote speaker at UNF's Womens and Girls Health Initiative Luncheon. She spoke about mental health and her struggle with bi-polar disorder.
March 6, 2007
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UNF Osprey EcoCamp teaches nature to kids
Ryan Meyer, Osprey EcoCamp director, spoke to CBS 47 about the upcoming summer camp.
March 5, 2007
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Wine 101
Martin Connor, instructor at UNF's Lifelong Learning Institute, discussed how to select wine on WJXT Ch. 4's Ask the UNF Expert.
February 28, 2007
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Eating disorder awareness
UNF's Health Promotions Department and Body Image Task Force sponsored "Get Real, Barbie," a week-long event highlighting National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The event was covered by local media, including WJTX Ch. 4.
February 26, 2007
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Dangers of bugs in grain products
UNF Nutritionist Jackie Shank talked to CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about the dangers of bugs, like weevils, found in Grain products.
February 26, 2007
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Animal sacrifice religious rituals
Dr. Julie Ingersoll, UNF religion professor, was interviewed by CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about the religious ritual of animal sacrifice.
February 26, 2007
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Dr. Berrin Beasley, UNF communication professor, and UNF junior Cara Clay discussed eating disorders on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
February 18, 2007
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Should pregnant women limit consumtion of seafood?
Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discussed a new study on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" that suggests advising pregnant women to limit their consumption of seafood could actually be detrimental to their children.
February 5, 2007
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Understanding bi-polar disorder
Kris Vandenberg, UNF visiting nursing instructor, spoke about bi-polar disorder, a serious medical condition that causes uncontrollable mood swings, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 29, 2007
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Healthier fast-food options
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, nutrition professor, discussed healthy meal combinations from various fast food restaurants on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 23, 2007
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State of the Union address preview
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, was a guest on WJXT Ch. 4 to give a preview of the President's State of the Union address and a look at candidates for the 2008 presidential race.
January 22, 2007
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Preserving familiy photographs
Dominick Martorelli, UNF photography professor, talked about how to take great family photographs and the best way to preserve them for years to come on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 21, 2007
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Health insurance disparities
UNF Brooks College of Health Dean Pam Chally was a panelist on WJCT Public Television's "Health Matters" series. She participated in a group discussion about health insurance disparities.
January 15, 2007
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Jump-starting a new career
Bob Wood, UNF dean of Continuing Education, discussed how continuing education courses can jump-start a new career in a year or less on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 10, 2007
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UNF construction students restore 20-foot dinosaur
It isn't your average class project. A group of Building Construction Management students at the University of North Florida will make the 20-foot dinosaur on Beach Boulevard look shiny and new. The class project was featured on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 10, 2007
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UNF baseball player beats bout with cancer
University of North Florida baseball player Matt Ridilla has beaten a bout with tesicular cancer and is preparing to paly in his first game. His story of overcoming adversity was highlighted on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 9, 2007
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Drinking diet soft drinks don't help you lose weight
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to talk about a study that found people who drink diet soft drinks don't lose weight. In fact, they gain weight.
January 8, 2007
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Nat Glover has new role as ambassador for higher education
Nat Glover, special advisor to the president, discussed his new role as an ambassador of higher education for UNF, FCCJ and Edward Waters College and what he hopes to accomplish in this job.
January 4, 2007
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More troops could be headed to Iraq
Nancy Soderberg, UNF Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about President Bush wanting to send more troops to Iraq as part of a new plan to secure Baghdad.
January 2, 2007
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Charlie Crist's gubernatorial inauguration
Dr. Henry Thomas, political science professor, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about Charlie Crist's gubernatorial inauguration and what the next four years hold for Florida's new governor.