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

December 3, 2008
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Preparing holiday meals on a budget
Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discusses how to prepare holiday meals on a budget on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
November 18, 2008
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UNF professor discusses race relations
UNF cultural anthropologist Dr. Melissa Hargrove talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about race relations.
October 23, 2008
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Cutting food costs
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor, discussed how to cut food costs in the midst of rising food prices on WJXT Channel 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
October 16, 2008
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Final presidential debate insights
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNF, shares his insights on the final presidential debate on WJXT Ch. 4.
October 7, 2008
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Breaking the glass ceiling
Former UN Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNF, discussed women breaking the glass ceiling on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
September 17, 2008
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Wall Street crisis
Dr. Parvez Ahmed, UNF accounting and finance professor, discusses the current crisis on Wall Street.
September 15, 2008
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Water exericse benefits
Cath Lee McKiniry, water exercise supervisor at the UNF Aquatics Center, discusses the benefits of water exercise for people of all ages on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
September 8, 2008
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Preventive health care
Debbie Reed, Exceptional Student & Deaf Education visiting professor at UNF, discussed preventive health care for people with disabilities on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
August 28, 2008
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Saving for your nest egg
Finance professor Dr. Parvez Ahmed discusses how to start saving for your retirement nest egg on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
August 26, 2008
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Summer health issues
Kelley Waite, an advanced registered nurse practitioner at UNF's Student Medical Services, discussed summer health issues on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
August 25, 2008
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Starting a new career with fast-track certification
Carla Bensi, program manager for Simply Certified in the Division of Continuing Education at UNF, discusses how individuals who are laid off can use fast-track certification programs to jump start a new career.
August 18, 2008
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Tips for separation anxiety
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses separation anxiety as young kids start school for the first time on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
August 11, 2008
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Healthier fast food options
Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discusses healthier fast food options for kids on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
August 4, 2008
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Gettings your kids ready for back to school
Pam Bell, director of UNF’s Child Development Research Center, discussed how parents can get their kids ready to go back to school on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
July 21, 2008
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Cashing out your nest egg
Dr. Parvez Ahmed, UNF accounting and finance professor, discusses the disadvantages to cashing out your nest egg on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
July 7, 2008
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Life-saving super foods
Jackie Shank, UNF nutrition instructor, discussed the 10 super foods that could save your life on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
June 30, 2008
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Keeping kids on track in the summer
Dr. Janice Hunter, Research Fellow for Early Literacy at UNF, discussed how parents can keep their kids from falling behind academically during the summer on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 23, 2008
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Distance learning pros and cons
Dr. Terry Cavanaugh, instructional technology professor, discussed the pros and cons of distance learning on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 16, 2008
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Engaging boys in reading
Dr. Lunetta Williams, UNF literacy professor, discussed how to engage boys in reading on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 2, 2008
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Choosing a sport for your child
Dr. Jennifer Kane, UNF sport management professor, discussed choosing the right sport for your child on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 2, 2008
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Democratic presidential delegate dilemma
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, discusses the Democratic presidential delegate dilemma on WJXT Ch. 4.
May 19, 2008
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When depression enters a relationship
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses what to do when depression enters a relationship on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 12, 2008
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UNF professor discusses anti-bullying bill
Dr. Betty Bennett, assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Counseling and Instructional Technology at UNF, discussed the anti-bullying bill, the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 10, 2008
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Golf swing tips
Scott Schroeder, UNF's men's golf coach, gave viewers tips on improving their golf swing on WJXT Ch. 4.
May 5, 2008
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Dangers of energy drinks
Jon Vredenburg, preceptor for UNF's dietetic internship program and Jacksonville Jaguar team dietitian, discussed the dangers of energy drinks on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 28, 2008
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Play dates could benefit your child
Dr. Jacque Batey, UNF childhood education professor, discusses the benefits of play dates for kids on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 18, 2008
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Pope visits the UN
Dr. Julie Ingersoll, UNF religious studies professor, talks about the Pope's visit with the UN on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 14, 2008
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What you need to know about autism
Dr. Karen Patterson, UNF exceptional education professor, discusses autism on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 7, 2008
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Blancharts give $1M to UNF
The sea and the maritime industry turned out to be fruitful adventures for Capt. Leonard Blanchart and his wife Eleanor who gave $1 million to UNF for a scholarship endowment.
April 7, 2008
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Sports eye safety
Dr. Joel Beam, UNF athletics training professor, discussed sports eye safety on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 31, 2008
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Are organic and whole grain foods really better for you?
Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discusses organic and whole grain foods on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 24, 2008
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UNF announces The Jacksonville Committment
UNF and three other local colleges announced a scholarship program designed to make a college education possible for Duval County low-income families.
March 24, 2008
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Violence against women
Nancy Schwartz, a UNF psychology adjunct professor, discusses violence against women on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 10, 2008
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Your prescription for physician communication
Dr. Judy Sayre, UNF advertising/communications professor, discusses the prescription for improving communication between a patient and their physician.
March 4, 2008
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Democratic presidential primaries
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, discusses the upcoming Democratic presidential primaries in Ohio and Texas on WJXT Ch. 4.
March 3, 2008
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Summer camps for kids
Daryel Gullett, director of UNF’s Youth Sports and Fitness Camp, and Ryan Meyer, director of UNF’s OspreyEco Camp, discussed what parents should look for when selecting a summer camp for their child on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
February 29, 2008
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UNF student designs security robot
Kelvin LeBeaux, a UNF senior, has designed a roving security robot to help keep your home safe. He was interviewed on CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about his innovative design.
February 26, 2008
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Democratic presidential candidate attacks
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF politcial science chair, discusses the sharp attacks between presidential Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on WJXT Ch. 4.
February 25, 2008
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Male body image
Richmond Wynn, licensed mental health counselor at the UNF Counseling Center, discussed male body image on WJXT Ch. 4's “Ask the UNF Expert."
February 18, 2008
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UNF students build fuel-cell military laptop
Dr. Jim Fletcher, UNF mechanical engineering professor, discusses a UNF project to build fuel-cell powered laptops for the military.
February 18, 2008
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St. Johns River water withdrawl
Dr. Courtney Hackney, UNF Coastal Biology Program director, speaks about the proposed withdraw of water from the St. Johns River on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
February 6, 2008
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Super Tuesday results
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF polticial science professor, provides his thoughts on results from Super Tuesday on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 30, 2008
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Decoding Amendment 1
UNF political science professor Dr. Mary Borg discusses what the passing of Amendment 1 will mean to Duval County residents on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 28, 2008
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Child behavior management
Dr. Karen Patterson, UNF exceptional student and deaf education professor, discusses how parents can help teachers manage their child's behavior problems on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 22, 2008
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Property tax amendment
Dr. William Voorhees, a UNF politicial science professor, discussed the property tax amendement with WJXT Ch. 4.
January 21, 2008
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Teaching kids responsibility
Dr. Jackie Batey, UNF childhood education professor, talks about how to teach your kids responsibility on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 17, 2008
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Reaching young voters on social network sites
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about how presidential candidates are reaching out to young voters through social network Web sites.
January 14, 2008
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Symptoms of metabolic syndrome
Dr. James Churilla, physical activity epidemiologist, discussed metabolic syndrome on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 10, 2008
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UNF student creates innovative robot
UNF senior electrical engineering student Kelvin LeBeaux was featured on WJXT Ch. 4 for some of his engineering innovative designs.
January 9, 2008
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Post-New Hampshire presidential primary
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, talks about the presidential post-New Hampshire primary results.
January 7, 2008
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Are married people better off?
Dr. Adam Shapiro, UNF sociology professor, discussed marriage and social well-being on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."