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 15, 2009
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UNF students review Jacksonville Journey
Two years into the program, Jacksonville Journey received a thorough review by a group of University of North Florida criminal justice students.
December 8, 2009
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Self-defense techniques for kids
Greg DiFranza, tactical enforcement unit coordinator at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management, demonstrates self-defense techniques that children can use to protect themselves against predators on WJXT Ch. 4.
December 2, 2009
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UNF scientists want to market sensors that help detect viruses
UNF scientists have developed a quartet of high-tech sensors that can detect viruses, bacteria and other biological substances. Their research was featured on WJXT Ch. 4.
November 30, 2009
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Tips to avoid holiday overeating
Dr. Lauri Wright, UNF nutrition professor, provides tips on how to keep from overeating this holiday season on WJXT Ch. 4.
November 23, 2009
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UNF Dance Marathon raises over $16,000
More than 200 UNF students danced the night away at the 2nd Annual Dance Marathon and raised over $16,000 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network of Jacksonville/Brunswick.
November 23, 2009
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Health care reform debate
Dr. Rob Haley, director of Health Administration Programs in the Department of Public Health at UNF, discusses the health care reform debate on WJXT Ch. 4.
November 19, 2009
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UNF engineering students design Mars robot
Three UNF engineering students teamed up to design a robot named GINA that would roam the surface of Mars picking up rocks.
November 19, 2009
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A look at real life crime scene investigators
WJXT Ch. 4 followed law enforcement officials at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management as they uncovered buried bodies and other evidence during a week-long crime scene training workshop on campus.
November 17, 2009
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The fuss over FarmVille
A new online game called FarmVille is attracting millions of users and is also distracting some employees from their job. Dr. Paul Fadil, UNF management professor, discusses how these types of online games can reduce employee productivity.
November 17, 2009
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UNF students make bowls for annual Empty Bowls Luncheon
Dr. Stephen Heywood, a UNF ceramics professor, talks about how UNF students make ceramic bowls every year for a worthwhile cause on WJXT Channel 4.
November 10, 2009
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Health care reform
Rob Haley, director of Health Administration Programs in the Brooks College of Health at UNF, discusses the health care reform bill on WJXT Ch. 4.
October 15, 2009
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Students trash UNF to raise awareness
UNF revealed the garbage it throws away on campus during its third trash and recycling audit.
October 7, 2009
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Take Back the Night
DeeAnne Crookham, UNF Women's Center events coordinator, discusses the Take Back the Night event on campus, designed to give survivors of violence a voice.
September 24, 2009
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Current laws aren’t stopping school bullies
Dr. Betty Bennett, director of the Educator Preparation Institute, discussed how current laws are doing little to stop school bullying on WJXT Channel 4.
September 24, 2009
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UNF-MOCA partnership debuts with exhibitions
UNF and MOCA recently kicked off their affiliation with three art exhibitions, featuring the works of UNF faculty and students, which was featured on Action News.
September 18, 2009
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Workplace violence on the rise
Dr. Paul Fadil, UNF management professor, discusses the issue of workplace violence on WJXT Ch. 4.
September 18, 2009
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UNF-MOCA partner to promote art and education
UNF and the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA) kick off their affiliation with three art exhibitions, featuring the works of UNF faculty and students.
September 15, 2009
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Facing the mortgage crisis
Dr. Sid Rosenberg, UNF real estate professor, discusses the current mortgage crisis on the First Coast on WJCT Public TV.
September 11, 2009
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How far have we come since September 11?
Dr. David Schwam-Baird, UNF political science professor, discusses how far we've come in the war on terror since 9/11 on WJXT Ch. 4.
September 11, 2009
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UNF College Republicans remember September 11 victims
The UNF College Republicans remembered 9/11 victims by placing a flag out on the campus Green for every life that was lost. Action News was there live to cover the event.
September 10, 2009
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UNF professor discusses politics behind health care reform
UNF political science professor Dr. Henry Thomas talked about the politics behind health care reform on First Coast News.
September 8, 2009
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Companies turn to Twitter while hiring
Shannon Italia, director of the Career Management Center in the Coggin College of Business at UNF, says companies are turning to the social networking site Twitter to attract potential recruits.
September 8, 2009
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Why Confederates Fought
UNF history professor Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean talks about his book "Why Confederates Fought" on CSPAN2's Book TV.
August 27, 2009
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New Student Union grand opening
UNF officially opened the doors of its new Student Union, a place students can call their own, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the facility's open-air patio, called Osprey Plaza.
August 27, 2009
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UNF growing with new campus attractions
The University now has more than 16,000 students on campus this fall and has several new facilities attributing to its growth.
August 25, 2009
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Lockerbie bombing leniency debate
Dr. David Schwam-Baird, UNF political science professor, discusses the debate over the release of the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing on WJXT Ch. 4.
August 11, 2009
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UNF police department garners awards for traffic safety program
The UNF Police Department was highlighted on WJXT Ch. 4 for recently garnering both national and state awards for its traffic safety program on campus.
August 10, 2009
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GED diploma changes
John Yancey, director of Admissions at UNF, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 regarding state changes to the GED diploma and its impact on university admission.
August 5, 2009
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President Bill Clinton's diplomatic visit to North Korea
Dr. David Schwam-Baird, a UNF political science professor, weighs in on the diplomatic result of President Bill Clinton's visit to North Korea on WJXT Ch. 4.
August 4, 2009
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Turning around the economy through higher education
UNF President John Delaney talks about how higher education can help bring the economy out of the slumps on WJXT Ch. 4.
July 24, 2009
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UNF professor discusses ESPN media battle
Peter Casella, UNF communications professor, discusses ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and whether publishing photos of her online was legal on WJXT Ch. 4.
July 24, 2009
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Algal blooms appear in St. Johns
Dr. Dale Casamatta, UNF biology professor, speaks about the recent appearance of algal blooms in the St. Johns River on WJXT Ch. 4.
July 16, 2009
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Rare dinosaur unearthed by UNF paleontologist
Dr. Barry Albright, UNF paleontologist, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about his discovery of a rare sickle-clawed dinosaur in Southern Utah.
July 12, 2009
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Justice Sotomayor confirmation hearings
Martin Edwards, director of the Pre-Law Program at UNF, discusses the confirmation hearings of Justice Sonia Sotomayor on WJXT Ch. 4.
July 10, 2009
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Job interview success tips
Shannon Italia, director of the Career Management Center in the Coggin College of Business at UNF, discusses tips for job interview success on WJXT Ch. 4.
July 8, 2009
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Continuing education trends
Tim Giles, director of the Division of Continuing Education at UNF, discusses trends in continuing education on WJXT Ch. 4.
July 4, 2009
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North Korea's nuclear missle threat
Dr. Hyunsun Choi, a UNF political science professor, talks about North Korea's nuclear missile threat on WJXT Ch. 4.
June 23, 2009
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UNF professor discusses Iranian election protests
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, discussed the current turmoil in Iran on WJXT Ch. 4.
June 11, 2009
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UNF students dig up ancient Black Hammock Island Indian village
UNF students and faculty are conducting an archaeological dig on Black Hammock Island this summer in search of an ancient Indian village.
May 26, 2009
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Preventing falls in the elderly
Dr. Chitra Balasubramania, a UNF physical therapy professor, discussed falls in the elderly and how physical therapy can be used as a tool for prevention on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 26, 2009
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MOCA Studio Tour
MOCA, an affiliate of UNF, will present its inaugural Artist Studio Tour, which features two UNF professors, Nofa Dixon, professor of drawing and painting, and Jim Draper, an art instructor, among the 19 Jacksonville artists
April 24, 2009
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Ask the UNF Expert: What to know about Lyme Disease
Dr. Kerry Clark, a UNF professor of epidemiology and environmental health, discusses what you need to know about Lyme Disease on WJXT'Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 24, 2009
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Shedding light on interrogation tactics
Dr. David Schwam-Baird, UNF political science professor, discusses the documents revealed that shed the light on interrogation tactics on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 23, 2009
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Introducing intelligent design in Florida classrooms
Dr. Marianne Barnes, a UNF education professor, served as a panelist on WJCT's "First Coast Forum" TV show, which discussed introducing intelligent design in Florida classrooms.
April 23, 2009
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UNF-Duval County Schools Urban Professional Development School Partnership
Dr. Cathy O'Farrell, a UNF education professor, discusses the UNF/Duval County Schools Urban Professional Development School Partnership in the April episode of "School Matters."
April 22, 2009
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Walk Across America
Several UNF nursing students taught fitness activities to students at Pine Forest Elementary School in a program called Walk Across America. The nursing students were featured on Duval County Public School's REAL School program.
April 10, 2009
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Lisa Oz talks about Eastern and Western medicine
Author and actress Lisa Oz talks about the benefits of alternative medicine. She will be speaking on the benefits of integrating Eastern and Western medicine at this year's UNF "Us" Women and Girls Health Initiative benefit luncheon.
April 10, 2009
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Developing language skills of young children
Dr. Madelaine Cosgrove, associate director for School Readiness at the Florida Institute of Education at UNF, discusses how parents can help their young children develop language skills.
March 24, 2009
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UNF Aquatics Center hosts swim clinic
The UNF Aquatics Center will be holding its first swim clinic for area competitive swimmers during spring break for Duval and St. Johns counties. WJXT Channel 4 did live shots on campus about the swim clinic and what the Aquatics Center has to offer the community.
March 21, 2009
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UNF students helping in Ghana
Marcia Ladendorff, a UNF honors professor, and UNF senior Sean Corcoran discuss an upcoming transformational-learning trip to Ghana, Africa, on WJXT Ch. 4. UNF students are trying to raise $10,000 for building improvements to the Tamale Children’s Home in Ghana.
March 12, 2009
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TV for babies: Harmful or felpful?
Dr. Katrina Hall, UNF childhood education professor, discusses whether exposing babies to watching TV is helpful or harmful on WJXT Channel 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
February 17, 2009
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The benefits of probiotics
Dr. Lauri Wright, UNF nutrition professor, discusses the benefits of probiotics on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
February 17, 2009
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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Dr. Mary Borg, UNF political economy professor, discusses the distributional effects of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship on WJXT Ch. 4.
February 2, 2009
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President Delaney discusses Jacksonville Commitment
UNF announced that several private and corporate donations have made it possible to hire high school-based college advisers to work at reaching students who might qualify for The Jacksonville Commitment.
January 31, 2009
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Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Conference
Marice Hague, special projects coordinator at the Small Business Development Center on campus, discusses the Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Conference on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 30, 2009
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Touring the C-SPAN Civics Bus
Students and faculty had the chance to tour the C-SPAN Civics Bus during its visit to campus and to learn about the many resources C-SPAN offers. The bus was featured during live morning interviews with CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 and WJXT Ch. 4.
January 26, 2009
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UNF students conduct annual Homeless Census
Dr. Jeff Will, UNF sociology professor, and several UNF students recently conducted the annual Homeless Census and Survey for Jacksonville.
January 24, 2009
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Visiting Scholar discusses Obama's foreign policy
Nancy Soderberg, UNF Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, discusses what the Obama administration needs to accomplish in the area of foreign policy.
January 21, 2009
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Coping with Loss
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses dealing with the death and serious illness of a child.
January 20, 2009
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Discussing President Obama's Inauguration
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, discusses the inauguration of Barack Obama on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 20, 2009
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UNF campus watches Presidential Inauguration
WJXT Ch. 4 was live from the UNF campus as part of inauguration day activities, talking to students and staff as they watched history in the making.
January 13, 2009
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The dangers of political dynasties
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, a UNF political science professor, discusses the dangers of political dynasties on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 9, 2009
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Ask the UNF Expert: Healthy Body Fat Ranges
Dr. Peter Magyari, UNF exercise physiology professor, discussed healthy body fat ranges on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
January 8, 2009
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UNF Named Best Value College
UNF was recently named among the top 50 best value public colleges by The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the University on its “Best Value Colleges for 2009” ranking list, which features 50 public and 50 private colleges and universities. This is the third time UNF has received the “Best Value” designation by Princeton Review.