Many clues, but little evidence: The search for Fort Caroline goes on
It’s Jacksonville’s oldest, most enduring mystery, and it may never be solved: Where is Fort Caroline? UNF archeologists and their students follow the clues while the search continues for the historical French settlement.

UNF anthropology students unearth Jacksonville artifacts
UNF anthropology students dig into the past at the Theodore Roosevelt Preserve in order to learn more about the people who lived in Jacksonville centuries ago.

Data shows minority minor arrests increase
Dr. Michael Hallett, UNF chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justics, tells First Coast News that more prevention programs and diversion programs are needed for young people.

Continuing Education launches new health information technology certificate
The UNF Division of Continuing Education has launched a new health information technology certificate program to meet the needs of hospitals and physicians as they move to adopt electronic health care systems. Scroll to the 40:56-minute mark to hear the "First Coast Connect" radio interview.

New studies find racial disparity in the juvenile justice system
Dr. Michael Hallett, UNF professor and chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, shares with "First Coast Connect" public radio show that he's concerned that a large number of kids' first arrest is for a violent crime.

Foster kids get UNF experience at camp for champs
Jacksonville’s Camps for Champs kicked off for 100 foster children, part of a summer program by the state Department of Children and Families at several state universities.

UNF researcher makes Lyme disease discovery
Ticks are no fun. In fact, if you encounter one with Lyme disease, it can be debilitating. Dr. Kerry Clark, UNF assistant professor of epidemiology, tells Action News that it's very difficult to treat once it gets into the chronic stages.

UNF iRead Camp uses graphic novels to teach deaf and hard of hearing students
Most students who are deaf and hard of hearing struggle to surpass a third- to fourth-grade reading level. Dr. Katie Monnin, UNF assistant professor of literacy, talks to "First Coast Connect" about how the new iRead Graphic Novels summer camp is designed to bring literature to life and motivate students who are deaf and struggling readers. Scroll to the 31:22-minute mark to hear the interview.

UNF among cheapest colleges with high starting salaries for grads
The University of North Florida is among the top low-cost colleges where graduates can earn high starting salaries.

The Goods: Myths and facts about kohlrabi
Kohlrabi isn’t familiar to many Americans, but it was once a favored vegetable in the Roman era as early as the first century and was enjoyed by both noblemen and peasants. Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF associate dean and a professor in the Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program, shares more about this mild and delicately sweet vegetable in The Florida Times-Union's monthly "Goods" column.

Retired UNF professor is advocate for greater Parkinson's Disease awareness
When retired UNF statistics professor Bill Wilson was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the spring of 2006, his initial reaction was to hide his condition. But as he learned more about the disease, his attitude changed.

Common Lone Star Tick implicated in Lyme Disease bacteria found in southerners
Dr. Kerry Clark, UNF associate professor of public health, has found two species of Lyme disease bacteria previously unknown to infect humans.

Community mourns loss of paralyzed UNF alumnus who built a life helping and inspiring others
They wanted to help him. And he ended up helping them. As people tried to put into words what Jerry “J.T.” Townsend Jr., a recent UNF graduate, meant to them, they kept returning to this idea. They had planned to give him something, and he had ended up giving them much more.

UNF alum JT Townsend passes away
J.T. Townsend passed away unexpectedly last evening. Townsend, who suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury playing football for Episcopal High School in 2004, graduated from UNF last month with a sport management degree.

Jacksonville vulnerable to hurricanes
Experts say Jacksonville is long overdue for a direct hit from a hurricane. Dr. Don Resio, UNF professor of ocean engineering, tells Action News that it's that very tendency to feel invincible to a direct hit that makes the city most vulnerable.

Rise of women breadwinners
Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, UNF assistant professor of sociology, discusses how more women are bringing home the bacon to their families on WJCT Public Radio's "First Coast Connect."

UNF launches new Medical Laboratory Sciences program
The new UNF Medical Laboratory Sciences concentration is a partnership between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Biology, as well as Baptist Health, Mayo Clinic Florida and UFHealth. Courses are taught by local experts from the three hospitals, and UNF students work in the lab alongside professionals, working with real-life case studies and scenarios.

UNF archaeology students looking for clues to the lives of ancient peoples
It’s a simple piece of handmade clay pottery, dug from a pile of oyster shells on a buggy bluff, where the people who left it there got most of what they needed from the waters of the nearby marsh. But with every piece like it, Dr. Keith Ashley, researcher in the UNF Archaeology Lab, and his archaeology students get a little closer to helping to figure out more about the people who lived there 1,000 years ago.

Healthy options for skin
Jenna Braddock, UNF nutrition instructor, discusses how healthy food choices can help you have beautiful skin on “First Coast Living." Scroll to the "Wed. May 29: Healthy Options for Skin" segment to watch the interview.

UNF researcher studies cancer-fighting protein
Dr. Judith Ochrietor, UNF associate professor of biology, explains how a dangerous protein can also be dangerous for cancer on "The Academic Minute," a syndicated program that airs on more than 60 radio stations across the country.

Rise of bread-winning mothers
Dr. Krista Paulsen, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at UNF, says more educated women and the recent recession has led to the increase in women being the main breadwinner.

New fiber cables to boost city Internet
Dr. Sanjay Ahuja, a UNF professor in the School of Computing, tells The Florida Times-Union that adding more capacity to the backbone of Jacksonville can assist the city, grow our economy and add more jobs.

UNF employee trains for marathon on campus
Amy Costa, UNF assistant director of Eco Adventure, is an ultramarathoner and is using the UNF campus as her training ground for the upcoming Badwater Ultramarathon, the world's toughest, foot race.

UNF students dig for Jacksonville artifacts
Dr. Keith Ashley, researcher in the UNF Archaeology Lab, and his anthropology students are excavating a Native American community right here in Jacksonville, giving them hands-on experience in reconstructing the past.

UNF alumna rising First Coast novelist
Laura Lee Smith, a UNF alumna and rising local novelist, discusses her debut novel "Heart of Palm," which recently made Oprah Winfrey's book list, on WJCT Public Radio's "First Coast Connect." Scroll to the 35:18-minute mark to hear the interview.

UNF now offers bachelors in social work
UNF will offer students a bachelor's degree in social work starting this fall. The University will admit 40 students in the initial cohort and they will study under the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

UNF men's golf team wins Tallahassee Regional
UNF men’s golf team made program history, winning the team title of the NCAA Tallahassee Regional. UNF advances to the NCAA Championship May 28-June 2.

First Coast home sales, prices way up, jobless figures dip down
Dr. Paul Mason, UNF economics professor, has been tracking figures that impact the First Coast economy for 12 years, but he’s never seen the housing market jump like it did between March and April.

Bullying: Suffering in silence
Dr. Lauren Yerkes, UNF psychologist, tells Action News she often sees college students still reeling from the effects of high school and middle school bullying.

Learning a language could help stave off Alzheimer's disease
UNF student Janice Kinley, who lost her mother to Alzheimer's, is keeping her mind active by taking a Spanish class on campus.

African-American Baby Boomers and retirement
Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, UNF assistant professor of sociology, tells WJCT 89.9 FM Public Radio that the same black Baby Boomers who lived through the Jim Crow era and the turmoil of the Civil Rights movement often don’t have the skills to successfully navigate retirement.

IRS and Associated Press scandals
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF assistant professor of Political Science and Public Administration, discusses the latest in the IRS and Associated Press scandals hitting the Obama administration on WJCT's "First Coast Connect" radio show.

Jobs for college grads
Rick Roberts, director of UNF's Career Services, discusses the job outlook for recent college graduates on WJCT's "First Coast Connect" radio show. Scroll to the 28:29-minute mark to hear the interview.

UNF researcher chronicles how male dolphins in St. Johns bond, compete
Dr. Quincy Gibson, UNF coastal behavior biologist, has seen clear evidence in her research on the St. Johns River that male dolphins team up with loyal male friends who help them get females, whether by wooing or by force. You may have to be an All-Access Member to view the entire Florida Times-Union article.

Creating a culture of unity through interfaith cooperation
Rachael McNeal, UNF Interfaith Center programming coordinator and interfaith activist, shares her views on interfaith cooperation in the Huffington Post.

Skin color and racism
Dr. Jeffrianne Wilder, UNF assistant professor of sociology and race scholar, explains the continued existence of colorism and skin tone bias within minority communities on "The Academic Minute," which airs on more than 60 radio stations across the country.

UNF alumna's debut novel makes Oprah's book list
UNF alumna and St. Augustine author Laura Lee Smith’s first novel, “Heart of Palm,” is on Oprah Winfrey's book club list as one of “15 Riveting Reads to Pick Up in May 2013.”

Gonzalez pushes business inclusion across Florida
Cheryl Gonzalez, UNF director for the Office of Equal Opportunity, has made her career by combining a passion for diversity and inclusivity with an entrepreneurial spirit. You have to be a subscriber to read the full article.

Amy Costa prepares for the longest, hardest race of her life
Amy Costa, ultra marathoner and assistant director of Eco Adventure at UNF, plans to run the longest and most grueling race of her life, the Badwater 135. You must be an All-Access Member to view the entire Florida Times-Union article.

Four Duval County teachers awarded $15,000 from UNF
Four Jacksonville teachers were surprised with the 2013 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence, administered by UNF's College of Education and Human Services. You may have to be an All-Access Member to view the entire Florida Times-Union article.

Texting while driving legislation
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about proposed bans on texting while driving that have been introduced in the Florida legislature and have gone nowhere.

Lyme Disease: The Southern myth, insurance problems and doctor dilemma
Dr. Kerry Clark, UNF associate professor of public health, tells First Coast News that Lyme Disease is much more common in Florida than most people would believe.

The Goods: Myths and facts about okra
Okra is grown and eaten in many regions around the world and can add nutritional benefits to your diet, if used properly. Shahla Khan, UNF instructor in the Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program, shares more about this flowering plant.

Protecting yourself from hackers
There have been a recent rash of high-profile computer hacks. Jeff Durfee, UNF director of IT Networking, talks to WJCT 89.9 FM Radio's "First Coast Connect" about protecting oneself from hackers. Scroll to the 47:43-minute mark to hear the interview.

Where are all of Florida's sinkholes?
Florida has the largest concentration of sinkholes in the United States, so should there be concern in Northeast Florida? Dr. Nick Hudyma, UNF associate professor of civil engineering, tells First Coast News that the layers above the limestone base in Northern Florida are much thicker than other regions in the state.

For sand tiger sharks, a deadly, cannibalistic battle inside the womb is part of evolution
Dr. Jim Gelsleichter, a UNF assistant professor of biology and shark reproduction expert, tells The Washington Post that scientists must figure out whether sand tiger fathers end up winning the evolutionary battle because they inseminate their partner first or because they produce the fastest-developing embryo.

State track championships at UNF
After a smooth first year running the high school state track and field championships, UNF is ready to do it again.

UNF baseball coming together
UNF Head Baseball Coach Smoke Laval's grand plan is coming together at the most unexpected time. With just a month left to the regular season, UNF is 29-12 overall and leads the Atlantic Sun Conference with an 11-4 record.

First Coast sequester effects
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNF, discusses the effects of the sequester, automatic Federal budget cuts, on the Northeast Florida area on WJCT 89.9 FM Radio's "First Coast Connect."

UNF students design software and donate computers to homeless shelter
UNF computing students in a senior project for an information systems class designed software and donated six computers to the Sulzbacher Center, Northeast Florida’s largest service provider for the homeless.

Celebrate J.T. Townsend's college graduation
It's a huge week for J.T. Townsend, the Jacksonville man who was paralyzed playing high school football for Episcopal. Townsend, hurt in 2004, will graduate from the University of North Florida, and to celebrate, everyone's invited to a party.

J.T. Townsend graduates from UNF
J.T. Townsend, a former high school football star paralyzed by a spinal cord injury during a game graduated from the University of North Florida.

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J.T. Townsend, a former Episcopal High School football star paralyzed by a spinal cord injury during a game graduated from the University of North Florida.

Legislators prepare for potential of fracking
No one knows if Florida is going to be the next frontier for the new generation of oil and gas drilling known as fracking. Dr. Christopher Brown, UNF assistant proefessor of civil engineering, tells the St. Augustine Record that oil companies have a lengthy list of choices outside of Florida.

Healthy summer beverages
Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF associate dean in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, shares healthier beverage choices for hot summer days on “First Coast Living.” Scroll to the "Wednesday, April 24, Healthy Drinks" segment to watch the interview.

UNF students launch Profol.io website
Four UNF students have launched the new Profol.io website online to provide instant portfolios to musicians, students, designers and others to showcase content or projects easily for no cost.

UNF's Dale named Hogan Award semifinalist
UNF senior Sean Dale of Jacksonville has become the first player in school history to make the semifinal cut for the Ben Hogan Award, the highest honor for college golfers of all divisions.

Historical meteorite impact
Dr. Jay Huebner, UNF professor emeritus of physics, reveals the geographic evidence supporting reports of a historical meteorite impact on "The Academic Minute," which airs on more than 60 radio stations across the country.

Getting it right
Dr. David Deeley, UNF assistant professor of Communication, discusses misreporting by news outlets with Action News.

Army showcases medical capabilities at UNF
Members of the Army set a fully equipped mobile operating room up on the stage of the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater at UNF to highlight the Army’s Forward Surgical Teams for recruitment purposes and give people a chance to see a side of the Army not highly publicized.

City works with UNF to develop lobbyist registration software
Easier access for all is the reason the City has partnered with UNF to develop lobbyist registration software. It's scheduled to be completed by the end of summer and will possibly be in use by the start of next year.

130 million reasons why UNF is celebrating
UNF is celebrating the success of a four-year long fund-raising campaign that exceeded its goal by $20 million.

UNF students create Jacksonville music history tour smartphone app
What started as a class project for a graduate history class at UNF has evolved into a clever One Spark project. Co-creators and UNF students Josh Salestrom, Bryan Higham and Tony Rossodivito are the guys behind Jacksonville Music History Tour Smartphone App, a smartphone application to direct users on a tour detailing Jacksonville’s musical heritage.

UNF mock rape trial
Sheila Spivey, UNF Women's Center director, discusses sexual violence in the community and the upcoming mock rape trial production at UNF on "First Coast Connect." Scroll to the 23:52-minute mark to hear the interview.

Veterans summit at UNF
Richard Carey, UNF Military Veterans Resource Center transition coach, discusses the growing problem of veteran suicides and what's being done in the community and on campus to help veterans on "First Coast Connect." Scroll to the 1:18-minute mark to hear the interview.

New UNF endowment honors Nina Waters, will help grow nonprofit leaders
Two Jacksonville philanthropists have created a $25,000 endowment at UNF in honor of Nina Waters, president of The Community Foundation in Jacksonville. Jim and Joan Van Vleck, who are friends of Waters, established the 2013-14 Nina Waters Nonprofit Leadership Endowed Scholarship. You may have to be an All-Access Member to read the entire Times-Union article.

Reclaimed water usage at UNF
Chuck Hubbuch, UNF assistant director of Landscape and Grounds, shares how the University uses reclaimed water on "JEA Savings Coach." Click on the March 2013 show and scroll to the 12:44-minute mark to watch the interview.

World Arts Film Festival to launch at MOCA
The upcoming World Arts Film Festival will offer more than 100 movies over three days at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, a cultural resource of UNF. You may have to be an all-access member to view the entire jacksonville.com article.

What do you think you know about the onion?
Onions are a wonderful addition to almost any meal and contain a compound with possible antioxidant properties. Dr. Corinne Labyak, UNF professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program, discusses myths and facts about the vegetable that contains nutrients that are healthy and flavorful.

North Korea tension
Dr. David Schwam-Baird, UNF associate professor of political science, discusses the tension going on in North Korea with WJXT Ch. 4.

Anthropology students study past, search for missing graves
UNF anthropology students and Dr. Gordon Rakita, UNF associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, recently conducted headstone comparisons and searched for unmarked graves at Amelia Island's Bosque Bello Cemetery.

Really big duck at UNF
UNF sculpture students from Dr. Jenny Hager's Enlivened Spaces class paraded and launched their latest creation on campus. Sgt. Quackers, a nine-foot tall styrofoam and fiberglass duck that was the concept of project manager Mark Ewing, made the journey from the UNF Sculpture Building to the lake in front of the Carpenter Library.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Dr. Jennifer Wesely, UNF associate professor of criminology, discusses sexual violence against women on WJCT 89.9 FM's "First Coast Connect" show. Scroll to the 1:13-minute mark to hear the interview.

Annual Walk-A-Mile event
The UNF Women's Center Walk-A-Mile annual event aims to raise awareness of the severity and frequency of atrocities against women. The event honors and remembers those who have lost their lives to violence or survived sexual violence.

March Madness math in the real world
Dr. Jay Coleman, a UNF management professor, teamed up with a colleague more than a decade ago to produce a model for predicting which college basketball teams would make it to the NCAA Tournament. He shares his model with CNBC.

Frozen food nutrition
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, chair of the Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship program, discussed economical and healthy frozen food options on "First Coast Living."

Supreme Court same-sex marriage hearing
Dr. Nicholas Seabrook, UNF assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, discusses the The Supreme Court oral arguments on Proposition 8, and the challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage act with WJXT Ch. 4.

Same-sex marriage and the Supreme Court
Dr. Nicholas Seabrook, assistant professor of Political Science and Public Administration discusses the Supreme Court oral arguments on Proposition 8, and the challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage act on WJCT 89.9 FM's "First Coast Connect." Scroll to the 1:03-minute mark to hear the interview.

Students help Florida Lottery celebrate milestones at UNF
For its 25th anniversary, the Florida Lottery unveiled a new brand and logo, then chose UNF to celebrate with a party on Osprey Plaza at the Student Union for students returning from spring break.

Business Climate, Florida-Style
David Jaffee, UNF professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, explores how well low tax rates, low labor costs and public-private partnerships has served Florida.

For Mayport JAG officer, the job is never boring
Navy Lt. Jesse Adams, a judge advocate general at Mayport Naval Station and UNF alum, oversees legal matters for the base. He was recently selected as the 2012 Command Services Attorney of the Year.

Blind mice research could save human eyesight and heal infertility
Dr. Judith Ochrietor, UNF associate professor of biology, discusses her research with blind mice in an attempt to slow down retinal degeneration and possibly heal some infertility problems, on WJCT 89.9 FM's "First Coast Connect." Scroll to the 46:48-minute mark to hear the interview.

UNF safety policies
Sharon Ashton, UNF vice president for Public Relations, shares with Action News This Morning how UNF plans and practices for every type of incident on campus.

Iraq war veteran reflects on anniversary
UNF student veteran Sean Byers shares with WJXT Ch. 4 his thoughts on the Iraq war and how he’s now focused on pursuing a career in dentistry.

Predicting the NCAA men’s basketball field
Dr. Jay Coleman, UNF management professor, talks to TIME sports about a model he helped create called the “Dance Card” that predicts which NCAA teams the selection committee will select for March Madness.

UNF's oldest employee celebrates 83rd birthday
UNF honored its oldest employee. Melba Rowe, who works in Parking Services, turned 83 years old. Since 1999, she has worked at the University helping students with any parking concerns and giving directions.

Harbour deepening leads to river worries
UNF Coastal Biology Director Dr. Courtney Hackney studied a similar dredging project in North Carolina. He tells Action News that the effects to the environment in North Carolina weren't as bad as everyone feared.

Fostering a love for reading
Dr. Katie Monnin, UNF assistant professor of literacy, shares tips for developing a love for reading in your kids during "Katie's Korner," which airs monthly on Action News This Morning.

New birds and bees texting service
UNF nursing student Kali Stanny serves as preconception peer educator for BrdsNBz NE Florida, a new text message service available to teens in the region by the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, and is helping with the implementation of the project.

Lawmakers back to work in Tallahassee
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF assistant professor of political science, discusses Gov. Rick Scott's budget on WJXT Ch. 4's "This Week in Jacksonville." Scroll to the 8:15-minute mark to watch the interview.

More high schoolers seek college credit thorugh AP testing
Dr. Chris Janson, UNF associate professor in the Department of Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management, tells the Daytona Beach News-Journal that advanced placement proponents say expanding AP programs can improve achievement for all, including underprivileged and minority students.

Reproduction and speciation
Dr. Matthew Gilg, UNF associate professor of biology, reveals what reproduction between diverging species has to teach us about evolution on "The Academic Minute," which airs on more than 60 radio stations across the country.

Tasty guava also makes good paste
Guava is a tropical fruit that is both nutritious and tasty. Judy Perkin, UNF nutrition professor, shares about this fruit that in many forms could add variety and good nutrition to your diet in the "Goods" column, which runs monthly in The Florida Times Union's "Taste" section.

Summer camp experience
It's time to get your kids registered for summer camp. UNF's Department of Campus Recreation will offer two great camps this summer, including Youth Sports and Fitness Camp as well as EcoCamp.

Tagged shark first Great White in Southeastern US
UNF Research Biologist Mike McCallister discusses the UNF Shark Program's role in the OCEARCH Great White shark expedition in Jacksonville on WJXT Ch. 4.

UNF blind mice research could save human eyesight
Dr. Judith Ochrietor, UNF associate professor of biology, and her student researchers have been studying blind mice in an attempt to slow down retinal degeneration, hoping to possibly help humans keep their eyesight.

Chavez's death and the US
Dr. David Schwam-Baird, UNF associate professor of political science, talks about what Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's death means to the United States and his potential successor.

UNF study looks to mice in hopes of saving human sight
Dr. Judy Ochrietor, UNF associate professor of biology, tells WJXT Ch.4 aboout how she has been studying blind mice in an attempt to slow down retinal degeneration.

UNF students survey unmarked graves
Some UNF anthropology students are getting a unique lesson. They are conducting a survey of the Old St. Joseph Cemetery in an attempt to find unmarked graves.

UNF students help amputee prepare for triathlon
A local 9-year-old boy aims to compete in his fifth kids triathlon this May regardless of the fact that he's missing a portion of his left leg. UNF physical therapy students are working with him on how to use his new leg prosthesis.

Clinton investigator Ken Starr speaks at UNF
Ken Starr drew much praise and heaps of scorn as well for his role in the ever-expanding investigation during President Clinton’s administration into what was broadly known as the Whitewater scandal. He’s speaking at UNF about freedom of religion.

Ken Starr discusses religion at UNF
White Water prosecutor Ken Starr will be speaking at UNF and discusses freedom of religion on WJCT 89.9 FM's "First Coast Connect." Scroll to the 40:52-minute mark to hear the interview.

Looming budget cuts
Dr. Paul Mason, UNF economics professor, tells Action News that the potential exists for cuts to be made at the federal level that could impact Northeast Florida quite harshly.

Harlem Shake, Osprey style
UNF students dance the Harlem Shake for a video on the University's Osprey Plaza at the Student Union.

Southern diet and nutrition
Jackie Shank, UNF nutrition instructor, discusses healthier food swaps for Southern foods in our diet on "First Coast Living." Go to the "Wednesday, Feb. 27 Diet and Nutrition" segment to see the interview.

UNF students do the Harlem Shake
There was a whole lot of shaking going on at UNF. Students gathered to dance the Harlem Shake, in an effort to be the largest dance event on a Florida college campus.

Security video holds clues in Palm Coast murder investigation
Bruce Herring, director of criminal investigation training at the Institute of Police Technology and Management at UNF, tells First Coast News that surveillance video gives no clear picture of the suspect, but the cameras always offer evidence that is of value.

Jacksonville Jazz Fest planned with fewer funds
J.B. Scott, UNF Jazz Ensemble director, tells Action News that he thinks the jazz festival adds a huge impact to what the city offers as a culture.

OCEARCH shark research group partners with UNF for local expedition
Dr. Jim Gelsleichter, UNF Shark Program director, and Mike McCallister, UNF research biologist, will be working alongside fellow scientists getting blood samples of any sharks the crew is able to catch.

Rating elected leaders
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF assistant professor of political science, discusses a new UNF opinion poll that reveals job performance ratings by area residents for the president, mayor, City Council and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Internal racism
Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, UNF assistant professor of sociology, discusses colorism, which is internalized racism within the African-American community, on the Life Full Circle radio show. Scroll to the 32:45-minute mark to hear the interview.

Performer Jasmine Guy speaks at UNF MLK Scholarhsip Luncheon
You may know Jasmine Guy as Whitley Gilbert from the ‘80s sitcom "A Different World," or as Sheila Bennet from "The Vampire Diaries," or as Roxy Harvey from "Dead Like Me." Guy is also a public speaker and will be speaking at UNF’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon in the Adam W. Herbert University Center.

Sweet potatoes are good-for-you food
Carlie Abersold, a registered dietitian and instructor in the UNF Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program, discusses the nutritious sweet potato.

JEA works to combat cyber attacks
Jeff Durfee, director of Networking Systems and Security at UNF, tells Action News these cyber attacks have been around for years.

Massive open online courses not for every university
Deb Miller, UNF Center for Instruction and Research Technology director, tells First Coast News that UNF will continue to develop its own smaller online courses and doesn't plan to sign up for Coursera or any other massive open online courses just yet.

How to spot hackers
Dr. Murat Al, visiting professor in UNF's School of Computing, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about how to spot potential hackers and how to protect yourself.

Getting ready for FCAT Writes
Dr. Christine Weber, UNF associate professor of childhood education, shares FCAT writing success tips with Action News.

UNF poll looks at Jacksonville's present and future plans
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF assistant professor of political science, finds out how satisfied people are living in Jacksonville and their top priorities. He discusses this new poll released by the University on "This Week in Jacksonville."

UNF local issues poll
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF assistant professor of political science, discusses a new UNF poll, which reveals that 37 percent of adult residents of Duval County believe improving the economy and creating jobs should be Jacksonville’s top priority this year on Action News.

UNF economy opinion poll
The UNF Public Opinion Research Laboratory surveyed more than 900 people to get their opinions on the quality of life in Jacksovnille, covering everything from the economy and local job creation to education.

State of the Union addresss
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, chair of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNF, shares commentary on WJXT Ch. 4 about President Obama's State of the Union address.

Best advice for getting fit, dropping pounds
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, chair of the UNF Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, offers ideas for healthful grab-and-go breakfasts in the USA Today.

Cost of college football
UNF President John Delaney sits down with Action News to discuss the probability of football coming to campus.

Socioeconomics and the college experience
Dr. Jenny Stuber, UNF associate professor of sociology, explains why students from different socioeconomic backgrounds experience college differently on "The Academic Minute," which airs across the country on more than 60 radio stations.

Hagel, missiles, cyberspace superstorms and more
Dr. Tracy Alloway, UNF assistant professor of psychology, discusses working memory and our ability to remember and manage information with Newsweek.

Jax Journal features UNF president
UNF President John Delaney speaks about the Aim Higher program, UNF football and being honored by Folio Weekly on WOKV Radio's "Jax Journal."

UNF's Sean Dale claims Jones Cup title
UNF senior Sean Dale sought a PGA Tour card last fall. Falling short of that goal allowed him to win one of the nation’s premiere amateur events. He won the Jones Cup Sunday with a 3-under 213 total at Ocean Forest Golf Club.

School of Computing Kirby Middle School pilot program
Local students will soon be the first to try out a new computer science pilot program making it easier for them to learn computer programming skills.

Women's self-defense
Dr. Betty Bennett, who is director of the UNF Educator Preparation Institute as well as a second-degree black belt and certified instructor, discusses easy ways to help protect yourself from a potential attacker on Action News This Morning.

Improving grade for education
Dr. Daniel Dinsmore, UNF assistant professor of educational psychology, discusses the improving school grades for the Duval County School District and the next steps needed for success on Action News This Morning.

Dieting isn't the answer
Dr. Judy Rodrigeuz, chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at UNF, discusses living a healthy lifestyle on "First Coast Living." Go to the "Jan 30: Living a Healthy Lifestyle" segment to watch the interview.

UNF student wins international computing scholarship
UNF computer science student Jared Wheeler was among four students worldwide to receive the 2012-13 UPE/ACM Student Chapter Scholarship Award from the Association for Computing Machinery, which is the foremost computing science professional organization in the world.

Florida immigration impact
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF associate professor of political science, takes a look at the impact newly proposed immigration reform could have on Florida on WJXT Ch. 4.

Jasmine Guys speaks at annual UNF Martin Luther King Jr. event
Veteran television actress, director and choreographer Jasmine Guy is the guest speaker at noon Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Scholarship Luncheon at the Adam W. Herbert University Center Banquet Hall.

Some Facebook and Instagram users told to provide government-issued ID
Dr. Murat Al, a visiting professor in the UNF School of Computing, told WJXT Ch. 4 viewers that users shouldn't share their government-issued photo ID with Facebook. They should just walk away.

UNF's Granberry needed to grieve, so he stepped away
Two weeks after he returned to the UNF basketball program from his father's funeral in Miami, it dawned on Jerron Granberry that something was awry. He was struggling to fall asleep and felt himself getting angry over things that ordinarily never bothered him.

UNF Continuing Education offers personal and professional development
Tim Giles, director of UNF's Division of Continuing Education discusses courses offered by the Division for professional development and personal enrichment on WOKV Radio's "Jacksonville Journal."

Pension dilemma
Jacksonville’s pension obligation is costing hundreds of millions of dollars a year. UNF President and former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney and Dr. Michael Hallett, UNF chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, take part in a panel discussion on WJCT's "First Coast Forum" to discuss this issue.

New MOCA art exhibit
Carl Holman, assistant director of marketing at MOCA, a cultural resource of UNF, discusses a new exhibit that encourages you to go "SLOW" on WJXT Ch. 4's Morning Show.

Athletes refuel with chocolate milk
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, explains the healthy benefits of adding chocolate milk to your workout routine on WJXT Ch. 4.

New exhibition at MOCA taking it SLOW
"SLOW: Marking Time in Photography and Film," is the first feature exhibit of 2013 for MOCA, a cultural resource of UNF. The collection of work features seven artists who use the most modern technologies of photography, film and video to pose questions about duration and time.

Aim Higher
UNF Student Goverment President Carlo Fassi discusses the Aim Higher initiative on Action News This Morning. Aim Higher is a student-led campaign focused on uniting students and community leaders in supporting more funding for higher education and raising awareness of the universities’ strong returns on public investments.

Fighting in Algeria
Dr. David Schwam-Baird, UNF associate professor of political science, shares insights on the fighting taking place in Algeria on WJXT Ch. 4's Morning Show.

Teaching with cartoons
Dr. Katie Monnin, UNF assistant professor of literacy, discusses how cartoons can be used to teach children on "Katie's Korner," which airs monthly on Action News This Morning.

The sky is falling
Did settlers and Indians around the short-lived Fort Caroline settlementin the mid-1500s witness a large fire sparked by a lightning strike? Or could they have seen the aftermath of a major meteor strike in Northeast Florida? Dr. Jay Huebner, UNF professor emeritus in the Department of Physics, has an unusual theory that attempts to answer that question, and he’s investigating an area now known as Round Marsh in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Click on "Jacksonville Magazine" and go to page 30.

Obama starts second term with new, old issues
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF assistant professor of political science, discusses some of the issues President Barack Obama is facing in his second term with WJXT Ch. 4.

Presidential inauguration
Dr. Michael Binder, UNF assistant professor of political science, talks about the 57th presidential inauguration with First Coast News during "On Point."

UNF campus growth
UNF President John Delaney discusses being named Folio Weekly's Person of the Year and how the campus has grown under his leadership on First Coast News' "On Point" show.

UNF president explores adding a football team
President John Delaney has asked the Board of Trustees to start the conversation about adding a football program. He talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about why the University is now exploring football.

Giving back helps you and the community
Dr. Tracy Alloway, UNF assistant professor of psychology, discusses how giving back is beneficial to you, as well as others and can help you live longer on Action News This Morning.

Jobs for new nurses
A new survey from the American Society of Registered Nurses finds nearly half of newly registered RNs don't have jobs three months after graduation. Dr. Li Loriz, UNF School of Nursing director, shares how UNF nursing students are finding jobs with WJXT Ch. 4.

UNF alums create children's TV show
UNF alums Aaron Hazouri and Roderick "Odd Rod" Borisade are two friends who have decided to forget about their day jobs, and pursue their true interests: creating a children's television show.

Gambling in the workplace
Dr. Paul Fadil, UNF organizational management professor, discusses whether office pools are legal in the workplace on Action News This Morning's "Office Chat," which airs the second Monday of every month.

Gun violence as entertainment
Does violence on TV or in video games influence a child enough to encourage him to resort to gun violence in real life? Dr. Tracy Alloway, UNF assistant professor of psychology, shares her thoughts with WJXT Ch. 4.

Aim Higher initiative
UNF President John Delaney and UNF Student Government President Carlo Fassi discuss the new Aim Higher initiative, which asks state lawmakers for an investment of $118 million in order to generate the revenue for a 15 percent tuition increase across the State University System this year on WJCT's "First Coast Connect."

The 904 film screening and panel discussion
Dr. Michael Hallett, UNF chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, will be among panelists discussing the Emmy award-winning documentary film The 904, which looks at the complex issues surrounding violent crime in Jacksonville, during a free screening and panel discussion next week at the Jacksonville Main Library. He discusses this issue on WJCT's "First Coast Connect." Scroll to the 28:38-minute mark to hear the interview.

UNF students hold Aim Higher rally
UNF students are banding together with other state universities in what's called the Aim Higher initiative to urge legislators for $118 million to avoid raising tuition next year.

Sharks here to stay in area waters
Jim Gelsleichter, UNF assistant professor of biology and Shark Program director, tells the St. Augustine Record that sharks are quite abundant in our area.

Delaney named 2012 Person of the Year by Folio Weekly
John Delaney has been a prosecutor, city general counsel and two-term mayor of Jacksonville; he’s now closing in on his 10th year as UNF president. Folio Weekly chose to honor Delaney for taking a leading role in trying to convince the 19-member Jacksonville City Council to amend the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance to include protections for gays and lesbians.

Great white shark off our coast
Dr. Jim Gelsleichter, UNF Shark Program director, and Mike McCallister, UNF shark research assistant, tell WJXT Ch. 4 about the University's new great white shark research program and a database they created, so the public can report every great white shark sighting they see off our coast.

Keeping your New Year's resolutions
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF associate professor of psychology, shares ways you can stick to your resolutions for the New Year.

UNF scientist links climate change and gray snapper
Dr. Matt Kimball, UNF assistant professor of biology, worked with other scientists to develop projections of gray snapper distribution under several climate change scenarios.

Next round: Debt ceiling
If you thought the fiscal cliff fight was tough, Dr. Andres Gallo, chair of the Department of Economics and Geography at UNF, says we haven't seen anything yet.

Fiscal cliff and the year ahead
Dr. Andres Gallo, chair of the Department of Economics and Geography at UNF, discusses the fiscal cliff and the economic outlook for the year on WJCT Public Radio's "First Coast Connect." Click on the Jan. 2 segment.