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December 01, 2008 Aquatic exercise can be a help to anyone Cath Lee McKiniry, water exercise supervisor at the UNF Aquatic Center, discusses the benefits of exercising in the water as a way to achieve fitness. November 19, 2008 Call Me MISTER program comes to UNF The University of North Florida is participating in the new Call Me MISTER program, a program that hopes to offer African-American men as effective role models for students.
read more... November 17, 2008 UNF grad has limited life, but unlimited living After many near-death experiences, UNF graduate Mina Elbers is fighting for what she needs to keep living. November 17, 2008 UNF nursing students encourage health care for homeless Four nursing students at UNF took it upon themselves to start a program at Flagler Hospital to help the homeless get ID cards free of charge so they can receive medical care. November 14, 2008 UNF surf team member emerges as top competitor In only her second season of surfing competitively, Mallory Turner, a UNF graphic design major, is one of the top surfers on the East Coast. November 04, 2008 Love of performing carried into college at UNF Trey Henderson has Down Syndrome and is one of 21 students in the On Campus Transition Program at UNF. Henderson also portrays Harriet the Osprey, sidekick to main mascot Ozzie. November 03, 2008 How can we encourage boys to enjoy reading? It's true: Boys score significantly lower than girls in all aspects of literacy. Dr. Lunetta Williams, a UNF assistant professor of literacy, shares some practical ideas for getting boys interested in reading. October 28, 2008 The great debate held at UNF Neither John McCain nor Barack Obama were in Jacksonville, but UNF hosted a presidential debate involving both. October 27, 2008 Students put aside classroom texts for studying the community One University of North Florida class has thrown out the usual educational tools in favor of learning directly from members of the community--on campus and nationally. October 27, 2008 UNF nutrition majors prepare meals for the homeless UNF nutrition students prepared 500 meals for the homeless at the Sulzbacher Center--volunteer work that helps the community and is part of their course curriculum. October 15, 2008 Utah dig yields discovery for UNF paleontologist UNF paleontologist Dr. Barry Albright has excavated the bones of a plesiosaur, a large, predatory marine reptile that lived in the inland seaway 93 million years ago. October 13, 2008 UNF research uncovers 16th century murder mystery What started out as classwork at the University of North Florida resulted in research that could change history. October 13, 2008 UNF poll shows many want domestic oil drilling A new UNF poll suggests a wide majority of the nation wants to tap the coastal oil reserves, but many also believe the government has short-changed an alternative energy market that's lagging behind other developed countries. read more... October 09, 2008 UNF's young entrepreneurs The University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business Entrepreneur Society is teaching students how to create jobs and how to be leaders. read more... October 06, 2008 Program values wisdom of elderly, inspires book Gigi Morales David, a visiting professor in the Department of Childhood Education at UNF, discusses the inspiration for her new book "Just Molly and Me." October 02, 2008 UNF sorority sisters unite for common cause The women of Gamma Eta multicultural sorority at UNF picked their Greek chapter because of a common interest: fighting breast cancer. read more... September 29, 2008 UNF opens new Student Health Services building Going to the doctor at the University of North Florida just got more convenient. For students and medical staff. September 25, 2008 'Freakonomics' author to speak at UNF Economist and best-selling author Steven Levitt shares ideas on crime, fundraising and terrorism. He is scheduled to speak at UNF at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Arena on campus. read more... September 24, 2008 Young inmates find selves in art UNF English professor Dr. Mary Baron teaches the Art in the Jail Program, where incarcerated juveniles learn to analyze books, write poetry and create works of art that show what they're going through. September 22, 2008 Depression presents a range of challenges Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses the challenges that occur when depression enters a relationship. September 22, 2008 Book tells stories of 11 children who survived Katrina UNF student and employee Thelma Young had to deal with many emotions as family members in New Orleans and Biloxi, Miss., were trapped in attics full of water during Hurricane Katrina's wrath three years ago. September 15, 2008 Jacksonville attracts global companies looking to expand Jeff Steagall, UNF economics professor, explains how the First Coast is getting a boost in jobs from foregin headquarters. September 15, 2008 The older we get, the less we're getting married Dr. Adam Shaprio, chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at UNF, was interviewed by The Florida Times-Union about how the older generation is cohabitating more with an unmarried partner. September 03, 2008 Trip for surgery led UNF student on a quest for a dream UNF freshman Ada Janowicz, who was born with a double cleft palate, left Poland and came to America with a mission. Studying biology at UNF, she wants to become a doctor and help others the way she's been helped. August 30, 2008 UNF looks eastward for its long-term expansion When it comes to future expansion of UNF, the push on campus is to head east, young students. August 28, 2008 UNF historian seeks to unite city through knowledge of past UNF history professor Carolyn Williams didn't set out to become one of North Florida's most prominent local historians. But after moving back to her hometown, the Jacksonville native has found herself immersed in the history of the city. August 27, 2008 Why isn't anyone helping me? UNF psychology professor Dr. Lori Lange discusses the phenomenon known as the bystander effect. August 27, 2008 UNF students spend summer conducting research One UNF student spent her summer conducting seagrass research, while another was at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center testing the Theory of Cosmic Inflation. August 24, 2008 UNF archaeologist searches for history buried in mystery Dr. Robert "Buzz" Thunen, a UNF archaeologist at UNF, is among many who have dug in vain for the ancient Fort Caroline settlement. read more... August 22, 2008 Charlotte Mabrey drums a different beat After 25 summers of putting on adventurous percussion concerts at UNF, Charlotte Mabrey is ready for a change. August 21, 2008 State-of-the-art track has UNF running with fast crowd Thousands of track and field athletes will come to the First Coast this spring to compete on the newly finished track at UNF's Hodges Stadium. August 11, 2008 Head to school to get back to work The University of North Florida offers a fast-track certification program aimed at people who have been laid-off. August 08, 2008 New course opens export door The Florida Small Business Development Center at UNF is now offering Jacksonville's first international trade certification program. August 07, 2008 UNF makes rankings among best in the region The University of North Florida was named one of the 139 best colleges in the Southeast by the Princeton Review. August 07, 2008 A great resource for new Ospreys Lucy Croft, assistant vice president for Student Affairs at UNF, talks about her open-door policy. August 07, 2008 Offshore drilling's risk isn't primarily oil spills Dr. Courtney Hackney, director of the Coastal Biology Program at UNF, discusses how offshore drilling poses more risks than just oil spills. August 06, 2008 UNF student union on the way By December 2009, and after almost $250 million in construction projects, the University of North Florida will look completely different. July 01, 2008 Restoring nature is never as good as preserving it Dr. Courtney Hackney, director of the Coastal Biology Program at UNF, talks about how restoring natures isn't as easy as many people believe, in his monthly Shorelines coastal column. read more... June 23, 2008 Science begins to dive deeper into our waters UNF is increasing its programs to capitalize on the area's geography, including rivers, marshes and the ocean, which are ripe for study. June 20, 2008 New class at UNF asks: Why do buildings go down? UNF professor David Lambert and his construction forensics students are studying what factors cause a structure to collapse after a hurricane and how each factor contributes to devastating damage. June 19, 2008 Director leads film camp at UNF for kids with autisim Hollywood director Joey Travolta, brother of actor John Travolta, is giving kids with autism leading roles at a film camp he is conducting at UNF. June 16, 2008 UNF scientists deploy buoy to measure rivers, sea Pat Welsh, executive director of the Advanced Weather Information Systems Lab at UNF, is among a group of scientists that deployed a buoy to help determine how the ocean and the Nassau and St. Johns rivers impact each other. read more... June 11, 2008 UNF team finds new way to investigate hurricane damage A dozen UNF students camped out at Hanna Park recently, then awoke the next day to study how hurricanes do their damage. June 09, 2008 UNF professor and student study coral reefs Dr. Cliff Ross, a UNF biology professor, and UNF senior Brad Bullington traveled to the Keys to study red tide's effect on coral reefs. June 06, 2008 Ponte Vedra foundation teams with UNF for film camp A Ponte Vedra organization that benefits children with autism is teaming with the University of North Florida to bring Joey Travolta's film camp for autistic children to campus this summer. June 06, 2008 UNF displays attention-grabber The University uses a banged-up car to remind its students of the dangers of not wearing a seat belt. read more... June 04, 2008 Chally honored for contribution to education Dr. Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at UNF, was among four women recently honored for their contributions to the First Coast. Chally was recognized for her contribution to nursing education. June 04, 2008 UNF fraternity shaves heads to fight cancer Members of UNF's Delta Upsilon fraternity recently held a Shave-a-thon on campus in order to raise support and money for cancer research. June 03, 2008 College program aids low-income students UNF music major DeSean Kirkland is one of the first Jacksonville Commitment scholarship recipients and won't have to worry about taking out student loans and back-breaking debt. June 03, 2008 UNF's Pam Chally Easing Local Nursing Shortage Dr. Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at UNF, is the EVE Award winner for education and is addressing the area's nursing shortage. May 22, 2008 Coggin College honors trio with annual award The Coggin College and local business leaders recognized three of their own during the 11th Annual Prime F. Osborn III Distinguished Business Leaders Awards luncheon. May 19, 2008 UNF grad travels the world to make a difference Shortly after commencement in 2006, UNF graduate Sara Dougherty joined the Peace Corps and lived in Kenya to help improve health and hygiene habits in the village of Ithiani. May 19, 2008 Southsider in innovative program now a UNF grad Briana Moore waited patiently to walk across the stage at UNF. Within minutes, she would be the first graduate of an innovative program at the University for students with developmental disabilities. May 06, 2008 UNF honors teacher who touches many lives UNF's College of Education and Human Services honored Cleo Jones, a kindergarten teacher at Rufus Payne Elementary School, with a Gladys Prior Award for Teaching Excellence. Jones is the first public inner-city school teacher to win the award. May 01, 2008 Scholarships make a difference Nat Glover, special advisor to UNF President John A. Delaney, recently spoke at a local Rotary meeting about how The Jacksonville Commitment, a program to provide college scholarships to low-income students of all races, can make a difference in the lives of others. read more... May 01, 2008 UNF's Osprey Financial Group makes profit for their school Every year, students in UNF's Osprey Financial Group class manage 1 percent of the University's endowment fund and invest it like the pros do. April 30, 2008 Prosser Hallock donation benefts UNF civil engineering students Prosser Hallock Inc. has donated $58,000 to UNF in order to establish an endowed scholarship that will benefit students pursuing a degree in civil engineering. read more... April 29, 2008 Musical career elevates retired UNF professor to jazz royalty Bill Prince, professor emeritus of music at UNF, was recently inducted into the Jacksonville Jazz Hall of Fame for his contribution to jazz in the community. April 29, 2008 Online magazine based at UNF celebrates short attention spans Snap!, a new online literary journal based at UNF, recently launched the first installment of its "Perpetual May" issue. April 29, 2008 Former sheriff campagining for educational opportunity Former Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover, now special advisor to UNF President John A. Delaney, is out in the community building support for The Jacksonville Commitment, a scholarship program that makes a college education affordable to Duval County Public School students from low-income families.
read more... April 22, 2008 UNF Free Enterprise team racks up 11th straight victory The UNF Students in Free Enterprise team recently returned to Jacksonville as regional winners after participating in the USA Regional Competition in Orlando, marking the organization's 11th consecutive regional victory. April 22, 2008 UNF clicks its way to better learning Textbooks and notes are not the only required classroom items for some UNF students--a remote control is also on the list. April 14, 2008 UNF student is recipient of community service awards UNF student Valeria Nolla has been awarded two service awards--the Scholar of Promise and the President's Volunteer Service Award--for her community service. April 09, 2008 UNF students receive awards for their volunteer efforts UNF students Christopher Miller, Rory Nicolaides and Jaime Williams all have something in common: outstanding records of volunteerism. April 09, 2008 Ex-seaman, wife give UNF $1 million The sea and the maritime industry turned out to be fruitful adventures for Capt. Len Blanchart and his wife Eleanor who gave $1 million to UNF for a scholarship endowment they established in 1989. April 03, 2008 Girls make strides at UNF track camp Let Us Play! Sports Camp held at UNF helps girls master track and field events. The camp is a partnership between UNF, Communities in Schools and Bryan and Leah Barker, who established the camp in 1996. April 02, 2008 UNF honors students who are higher-education pioneers UNF recognized students last week who are the first in their families to seek a four-year college degree, during a First Generation Scholarship Luncheon at the University Center on campus. March 31, 2008 Botball tourney at UNF runs on adrenaline The annual botball competition has been held regionally at the University of North Florida for two decades. read more... March 26, 2008 UNF promotes event to end violence against women UNF is sponsoring a community-based V-Day campaign to stop violence against women and girls, raising funds for Betty Griffin House, Quigley House and the Women's Center of Jacksonville. March 25, 2008 College scholarships await low-income Duval seniors UNF, JU, FCCJ, Edward Waters College and the City announced a major scholarship program that makes college affordable and obtainable for Duval students from low-income families. March 19, 2008 Girl Scouts establish university campus group at UNF More than 30 University of North Florida students recently joined to create Campus Girl Scouts at UNF, an interest group for students who want to be involved in Girl Scouting. March 14, 2008 UNF only American college representative in tech competition It all comes down to a University of North Florida student engineering team to clinch a win in an international technology desgin competition. March 12, 2008 UNF hones crisis management plan UNF administrators, public school officials and law enforcement officers from across the state took part in a workshop at the University in order to sharpen their agencies' critical incident plans. March 11, 2008 Alterations to St. Johns River could have impact Dr. Courtney Hackney, director of UNF's Coastal Biology Program, says alterations to the St. Johns River could have an impact. March 10, 2008 UNF transplant recipient gets second wind UNF junior Grant Prather wasn't supposed to make it to age 25. But he did. He was never supposed to run a 15k race either. But he did with someone else's lungs. February 27, 2008 Business leaders tackle issues at UNF Outsourcing has driven down costs but has placed a strain on the global supply chain as businesses spread out. That's one of the issues national business leaders recenlty talked about during the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing conference at UNF. February 25, 2008 UNF student wanted to produce a security robot, so he did Kelvin LeBeaux, 30, a UNF senior, designed his first security robot in 2004. He met with various home security companies interested in producing his model, but he was unable to procure financial backing. After talks stalled, he decided to produce the security robot himself. February 24, 2008 UNF offers an MBA program with global implications UNF is offering a unique GlobalMBA program that thrusts its students through 15 months of rigorous course work at three international universities and a final semester at their home institution. February 21, 2008 UNF pioneering fuel cell technology UNF recently received $2 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to research and develop a prototype for a direct methanol fuel cell-powered laptop to be used by the military. February 19, 2008 UNF receives defense grant to develop fuel cell military laptops Researchers at UNF are embarking on a project that could result in longer battery life for everything from cell phones to laptop computers. February 18, 2008 Competing on the field of science High school students recently competed in the First Coast Envirothon at the UNF Wildlife Sancturary to test their knowledge about environmental issues and resource management. February 13, 2008 UNF SIFE students educate Zambia Two UNF students, a graduate and a professor recently traveled to Zambia, South Africa, to teach computer literacy and entrepreneurship programs to help potential businesses have a chance to succeed. February 12, 2008 Book weighs diets against each other Just in time to prop up those waning New Year's resolutions to get into shape comes "The Diet Selector" by Dr. Judy Rodriguez, a UNF nutrition professor. She gives the low down on diets from Atkins to The Zone in her new book. February 07, 2008 Former UNF student/fallen Marine's memory lives on Former UNF student Joshua Watkins, a fallen Marine who died in 2006 while on foot patrol in Fallujah, will have his memory live on through an endowed scholarship at the University. January 28, 2008 Russell Crowe's big play at UNF for US fans A sold-out crowd at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida came out to see Russell Crowe and his Rabbitohs take on the Leeds Rhinos. read more... January 24, 2008 Here's how to select a weight-loss plan Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor and author of "The Diet Selector," tells you how to select the right diet for you. January 22, 2008 UNF nurse anesthesia program 'better than other programs' Lori Cross, a UNF student registered nurse anesthetist, deals with challenging classroom assignments like most students but her classroom is a bit more challenging: an operating room at UF Shands Jacksonville. January 22, 2008 General to speak at UNF on Mideast events A four-star general who once led U.S. forces in Iraq will speak at UNF to a full house of nearly 800 people. January 18, 2008 Burglars beware: UNF student's security robot is watching One University of North Florida engineering student has much more on his plate besides attending classes and studying for exams. January 14, 2008 UNF's Social Sciences Building gets recognition The Social Sciences Building at the University of North Florida recently received the 2007 Award of Excellence for University Building by the Southeast Construction Association. January 11, 2008 UNF's 'maturation process' UNF celebrated its fourth groundbreaking ceremony in less than a year by pouring the first block of cement for the University's new College of Education and Human Services building. January 07, 2008 Keeping score a mouthful for UNF scoreboard operator Kenton Bell, UNF scoreboard operator, was born without arms or legs and has become an institution on the sideline at Osprey's basketball and volleyball games. December 31, 2007 Green energy funds could be headed to UNF Dr. Jim Fletcher, UNF mechanical engineering professor, has applied for more than $1 million in grant money to develop alternative energy technologies in the area of fuel cell transportation. December 26, 2007 Author says proper diet vital to weight loss Many people are already plotting how to drop some pounds. Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor, discusses how to find the right diet for you in her new book "The Diet Selector." October 01, 2007 Terrific potential Jacksonville is blessed with some of the finest medical facilities anywhere. They need to change as circumstances change. This is why UNF's Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy is conducting a Caring Community Conference. September 25, 2007 Crowe's team to train, play game at UNF Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe visited the University of North Florida to announce his rugby league club, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, will hold a training camp and exhibition game in January. September 24, 2007 Her space Nancy Soderberg, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNF, talked about her life with The Florida Times-Union. September 17, 2007 Ecotourists may increase county's tourism business Ecotourism is a growing market. Dr. Ray Bowman, director of UNF's Environmental Center, says there is a growing population that is looking for something more educational and intellectual. August 22, 2007 UNF students learn hot metal pouring It was a hot, muggy summer day but students and instructors at the University of North Florida showed up to participate in UNF's first iron pour. August 22, 2007 UNF musician's goal: Be 'thought-provoking' University of North Florida music professor Charlotte Mabrey is gearing up to present her 24th annual "An Evening of 20th Century Music" and says the performance should be compelling and thought-provoking. read more... August 04, 2007 Batman goes on trial for class at UNF Batman was just one of many fantastical characters put on trial by students participating in a six-week mock trial course at the University of North Florida. August 01, 2007 UNF helping college dreams come true A new program at the University of North Florida is helping developmentally disabled students get an authentic college experience. July 03, 2007 UNF nursing student sees South Africa's woes firsthand For two weeks this spring, University of North Florida nursing student Stacey Enriquez got a close look at a country in the throes of a health catastrophe. June 23, 2007 UNF Chorale performs in Portugal tour A catchphrase at the University of North Florida is Transformational Learning Opportunities, and for the 30 members of the UNF Chorale who toured Portugal this spring, a symphony of "TLO Moments" awaited. June 12, 2007 Retired UNF professor finds his ship really can come in twice Retired University of North Florida marketing professor Lowell Salter was just back from the Navy in 1965 when his father gave him a boat, a 14-foot single-engine Glastron. June 08, 2007 Wanted: techs to take care of baby boomer-era COBOL codes With baby boomers retiring, companies are going to need people who can maintain COBOL systems, says Judith Solano, director of the University of North Florida's school of computing. This is why UNF requires students to take COBOL and newer languages as part of the information system sciences program. June 06, 2007 UNF: Teaching is No. 1 It's refreshing to see the commitment being made to the University of North Florida to undergraduate education. read more... June 01, 2007 Grads for hire The college graduate hiring season is well under way. Rick Roberts, director of career services at the University of North Florida, says employers are especially looking for grads in information technology and services, engineering and construction. read more... May 26, 2007 UNF students are off to Africa, with gifts Thirteen University of North Florida students are packing their suitcases with clothes for the people of Ghana, where they are headed this summer as part of their studies of West Africa. May 24, 2007 Coggin College honors local business leaders The University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business honored four local business leaders for their roles both in the business world and the community at large. read more... May 24, 2007 UNF leaders find a model for future at university in Ohio Higher education leaders may see little similarity between the University of North Florida and Ohio University. But UNF leaders have found major ones with Miami University in Ohio. May 23, 2007 Opera opens 'breath of fresh air' for UNF music The atmosphere backstage at the University of North Florida's Robinson Theater was charged with excitement during opening night of the UNF Opera Ensemble's first-ever fully staged opera Dido & Aeneas by Henry Purcell. May 21, 2007 First Generation scholars The University of North Florida recently awarded first-generation scholarships to several students who are the first in their families to seek a four-year college degree. May 18, 2007 UNF starts executive training program A new institute at the Unviversity of North Florida will allow area officials to gain quality leadership training locally and less expensively than in other programs. May 12, 2007 UNF student gives terrorism briefing A University of North Florida psychology major recently presented her research on suicide terrorism on Capitol Hill as part of Posters on the Hill, sponsored by The Council on Undergraduate Research. May 09, 2007 First-generation students are recognized by UNF The University of North Florida recently recognized students who are the first in their families to seek a four-year college degree. May 05, 2007 UNF student is honored for her outstanding service The University of North Florida honored UNF senior Melissa Bright with an outstanding record of volunteerism when it handed out nearly 1,900 degrees during spring commencement. May 04, 2007 UNF's nonprofit management courses on track The University of North Florida will offer graduate students a new course track in nonprofit management this fall under the master's of public administration program. read more... May 01, 2007 Most OK on paying more taxes for police A recent University of North Florida poll shows that about 68 percent of the registered voters in Duval County who responded would be willing to pay more taxes to fund police and crime prevention programs. April 25, 2007 Brantley endows scholarship at UNF Catherine and the late Lewis Brantley, former Floridaa Senate president, has endowed a scholarship at the University of North Florida to fund need-based and merit scholarships. read more... April 22, 2007 College hurting U.S. male golfers? University of North Florida golf coach Scott Schroeder and Mike Giammaresi, a UNF senior who plays on the golf team, talk to the Florida Times-Unon about how college prepares an athlete to develop life skills. April 16, 2007 Reaching the dream More than 300 UNF students received a First Generation Scholarship and are the first in their families to seek a four-year college degree. The matching grant program was highlighted in The Florida Times-Union. April 13, 2007 Jacksonville innovator Dr. Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida, was featured in the April issue of Florida Trend magazine as a 2007 Innovator in Jacksonville for helping to solve the community’s nursing shortage by bringing private-sector competitors together to work on the problem. April 06, 2007 UNF-IBM link boosts Hispanic education The University of North Florida joined a partnership with IBM that connects researchers at universities in Latin America, Spain and the U.S. and encourages Hispanic students to acheive higher levels of education and to enter the information computer sciences field April 06, 2007 UNF gets OK to launch two new doctorate programs The University of North Florida recently received approval from the Florida Board of Governors to offer two new doctorate programs in the Brooks College of Health. April 05, 2007 The places they will go The Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida recently hosted its third annual Girls Going Places conference, a full-day, free forum that exposes high school girls to the world of owning a business. April 04, 2007 UNF career center offers video conferencing & interviews The new Career Management Center at the University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business will provide students with services and technology that will help their career development and connect them with out-of-market businesses. March 29, 2007 UNF plans 2 new doctoral nursing, therapy programs The University of North Florida plans to launch two new doctoral programs, hoping to make a dent in the local shortage of skilled medical workers, pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors. read more... March 28, 2007 'Grueling, but it's worth it' University of North Florida pre-med student Valeria Nolla is one of eight cyclists who will trek across the state for the next 12 days to raise awareness for seltbelt use. March 27, 2007 Jazz Magic: Carrying on the Tradition University of North Florida music student Alex Nguyen is already an accomplished jazz musician. At 20, he went to Bangkok, Thailand where he won the prestigious International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition. He was featured in the March issue of Palm Coast Lifestyles magazine. March 14, 2007 Columnist Geroge Will covers wide range of topics Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will spoke to a packed crowd at the University of North Florida's Fine Arts Center, sharing thoughts on politics, crime and sports with The Florida Times-Union. March 14, 2007 There's a math-od to the madness Everybody's got a system for conquering March Madness. Dr. Jay Coleman, associate dean at the University of North Florida, came up with a mathematics-based computer program designed to predict which teams get into the tournament each year. read more... March 14, 2007 Garbage is subject of study in a special event at UNF It was recently "Garbage on the Green" time at the University of North Florida. Volunteers donned protective white jumpsuits and blue gloves to poke through a mound of stinky trash. But all for a good cause. read more... March 11, 2007 Methods to the madness A model developed by University of North Florida business professor Dr. Jay Coleman could help determine which basetball teams will receive at-large invites to the NCAA tournament, aka March Madness. read more... March 09, 2007 Check out your March Madness team with Dance Card Jay Coleman, associate dean in the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, explains his Dance Card computer program for March Madness with the Ponte Vedra Recorder. read more... March 09, 2007 UNF working with IBM on hurricane mitigation The University of North Florida and IBM are working together on a program to develop applications in health care, life sciences, hurricane mitigation and nanotechnology. March 07, 2007 UNF student wins car to drive for 2 years University of North Florida student Erin Chandler was in for a happy surprise when she attended a men's basketball game and went home with a brand new car. March 07, 2007 UNF offers access to local economic data The University of North Florida's Economics and Geography Department is offering access to local economic data through its new Local Economic Indicators Project Website. March 05, 2007 UNF IPTM instructor teaches drug investigation tactics Greg DiFranza, tactical enforcement coordinator at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management, recently taught a week-long course on drug investigation tactics to a group of police officers from across the Southeast. February 27, 2007 Delaney's back on campaign trail When John Delaney was inaugurated as president of the University of North Florida in February 2004, he promised to raise its endowment from $43.7 million to $100 million by 2009. Three years later, UNF has been so successful in attracting financial support that Delaney has revised that goal upward. February 26, 2007 UNF leads public sector in green movement Mayor John Peyton has told his staff that he wants the city's buildings to be more environmentally friendly, hoping the city also will save on longterm operating, energy and water costs. Right now, the University of North Florida is the city's public sector leader in greening. read more... February 26, 2007 UNF economist weighs in on tax reform proposals The Florida Legislature would make an already imperfect tax system worse if it implements the radical reform proposals coming out of Tallahassee lately, local economists say. Dr. Paul Mason, UNF economics chair, says the tax reform proposals reflect high property values. February 24, 2007 UNF nursing students teach kids to stay fit Students in UNF's School of Nursing, along with the Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center and the Nassau County Health Department and School District are teaching Yulee Elementary School students to take care of themselves, inside and out. February 22, 2007 UNF student prepares for cultural experience of a lifetime University of North Florida nursing student Stacey Enriquez is preparing to travel to South Africa. She is the first student in Northeast Florida accepted by the International Scholar Laureate Program, which provides first-hand cultural learning experiences for pre-professional university students. February 14, 2007 UNF creates global health center The University of North Florida has created a new center to foster global understanding of health issues and to improve health and medical care. February 14, 2007 UNF forms health think tank The University of North Florida has launched a "think tank" that aims to tackle pressing local health concerns, such as access to care and infant mortality. February 12, 2007 Retirees using leisure time to start small businesses Janice Donaldson, regional director of the Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida, told the Jacksonville Business Journal that entrepreneurs age 50 and older are a growing demographic in Jacksonville. February 09, 2007 A lifelong dream fulfilled University of North Florida graduate Kristen Moore always dreamed of jumping off Shamu's nose since she visited Sea World as a young girl. Today, she works as a videographer for Sea World's Discovery Cove. February 07, 2007 Locals get primer on international trade International trade was the focus of the Florida International Business Summit recently held at the University of North Florida. Dr. Jeff Steagall, director of UNF's International Business flagship program, said the summit got all of the issues out in the open. February 05, 2007 Nursing: Private sector supports education Dr. Pam Chally, dean of UNF's Brooks College of Health and a co-chairwoman of First Coast Nurse Leaders Consortium, had a letter to the editor featured in The Florida Times-Union about how health care organizations in the region are working together to address the issue of filling health care jobs. read more... February 04, 2007 Officers try to cope with split-second decisions In life or death situations, police decide whether to pull the trigger or wait. Deciding when to shoot is part training and part instinct, says Greg DiFranza, a tactical instructor at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management. January 29, 2007 UNF sponsoring business plan competition The University of North Florida will hold its first campus-wide business plan competition in March as part of an initiative to promote entrepreneurship in all of the school's colleges. read more... January 27, 2007 A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou...and a teacher In this University of North Florida course, there are no books, no tests, no assignments, no grades. The only requirement is to bring a wine glass to class. January 27, 2007 Please do an about-face with cliches University of North Florida anthropology professor and linguist Ron Kephart says the practice of cliches starts innocently. He says everyday expressions become overused. January 19, 2007 The age of robotics Dr. Charles Winton, UNF computing professor, demonstrated three robots at St. Johns River Community College's St. Augustine campus, outlining the benefits and limitations of the machines. January 16, 2007 Baseball helped him discover he had cancer University of North Florida freshman Matthew Radilla's high school baseball career was disappointing. He thought seriously about giving up baseball. But UNF coach Dusty Rhodes and his assistant Bob Shepherd urged him to consider the Ospreys, a decision that saved his life. January 12, 2007 Nursing group addresses shortages in Northeast Florida Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida, is co-founder of the First Coast Nurse Leaders Consortium, which was initiated to address the nursing shortage in Northeast Florida. January 12, 2007 Program brings laptops to schools for hands-on learning Dr. Cathy Cavanaugh, associate professor of instructional technology at the University of North Florida, is one of three educators chosen to evaluate a pilot program by the Florida Department of Education that integrates laptops into the classroom. read more... January 09, 2007 This T-Rex will never go extinct Some University of North Florida students in the Building Construction Management Program will be refurbishing and repainting the weathered, 20-foot concrete dinosaur looming along Beach Boulevard. December 28, 2006 Impressive volunteer record for UNF student is only a start UNF graduate Doris Kosova wants to go on to become a physician and has been honored by UNF with the Senior Service Award by the Alumni Association for her outstanding record of volunteerism. read more... December 22, 2006 High-speed link could save $60M Connecting to the high-speed Internet service Florida LambdaRail through the University of North Florida could save the Florida Department of Transportation up to $60 million in its quest to connect transportation centers througout the state. December 13, 2006 UNF poll: Peyton has big early lead, but many undecided According to a poll conducted by the University of North Florida, more than 70 percent of likely voters in Jacksonville approve of the job performance of Mayor John Peyton, but only half that number said they would vote for him if the mayoral election were held today. read more... December 12, 2006 Local real estate market slowing, but will rebound University of North Florida real estate professor Sid Rosenberg has made a living analyzing real estate markets for the past 35 years and says the Jacksonville area market will rebound from anything resembling a bubble. December 12, 2006 Higher education: UNF has arrived In 1972, the University of North Florida opened as a two-year school with just over 2,000 students. These days, UNF's enrollment grows annually by up to 1,000 with students from its home state, the rest of the country and internationally. December 11, 2006 UNF center seeds area's research development The University of North Florida announced this week that it created a research center to help businesses and government agencies improve their economic planning and forecasting. read more... December 08, 2006 UNF Continuing Education presents employee development awards The University of North Florida's Division of Continuing Education has recognized 12 companies and individuals with Excellence in Employee Development Awards. December 08, 2006 Marine's death is helping at UNF After Amy Vazquez's son was killed in Iraq in October, she asked well-wishers to donate to a scholarship fund in lieu of sending flowers. It blossomed into a $25,000 endowment at the University of North Florida. December 07, 2006 UNF to spend $170M on major new buildings, parking The University of North Florida will spend more than $170 million over the next three years on the first steps in implementing its master plan. December 05, 2006 He wants to prevent others from awaking in surgery For Zohar Levites, the seminal moment in his quest to become an anesthetist occurred when he was a 17-year-old student in his native Russia. December 04, 2006 Glover adjusts in new role in education Formal Duval County Sheriff Nat Glover had stayed in the background since leaving office. Now, he is a special assistant to University of North Florida President John Delaney. His role is to promote higher education by encouraging students to continue on to college. December 04, 2006 Conscious sedation Dr. John McDonough, director of the nurse anesthetist program, was interviewed by EndoNurse magazine about the debate over drugs to use for sedation and who should administer them. November 30, 2006 College Education: More than ambassador At a press conference at UNF, former Sheriff Nat Glover was announced as a roving ambassador for higher education in Jacksonville. November 29, 2006 Ex-sheriff becomes 'envoy' for education Former Jacksonville Sheriff Nat Glover is stepping out of retirement, agreeing to serve as a "special envoy" to three local colleges and encourage teens to stay in school and seek a college degree. November 27, 2006 Leaving a legacy for small businesses and entrepreneurs When Lowell Salter turns in his student's final grades this December and retires, it will end a chapter in the story of the Jacksonville small-business community. November 20, 2006 Bed race highlights homeless concerns For the third annual Great City Rescue Bed Race, more than a hundred people dressed as superheroes and raced beds on wheels around a track. The top overall winner was a team of University of North Florida nursing students dressed up as Ghostbusters. November 18, 2006 Program eases students into nursing Unlike most other nursing programs in the country, University of North Florida nursing students are assigned to work with senior citizens and children in the community before they do clinical medical training at hospitals and nursing homes. November 15, 2006 UNF students replace Boys Home roof About 100 building-construction management students at the University of North Florida used their knowledge from the classroom to help repair the Jacksonville Boys Home Nov. 4. November 13, 2006 UNF prescribes two new doctorate programs in health University of North Florida trustees have approved adding doctorate programs in physical therapy and nursing practice to the growing curriculum of the Brooks College of Health. November 13, 2006 Dissecting the debt The fear of a runaway national debt is eclipsed only by the extent to which it's misunderstood. Economics professor Dr. Jeff Steagall was interviewed by The Florida Times-Union about why the government racks up the debt. November 08, 2006 Nora Roberts quite familiar with the No. 1 spot Best-selling romance novelist Nora Roberts is taking a break from her furious writing pace for a couple of days to speak at the University of North Florida. October 27, 2006 UNF reaps $1.5 million for engineering program University of North Florida President John Delaney announced Thursday the university will receive a $1 million donation for coastal engineering from Taylor Engineering Inc., a Jacksonville-based company. October 27, 2006 Donation and flagship help UNF elevate environmental research efforts The designation of coastal biology as the University of North Florida's latest flagship program and a $1 million donation for coastal engineering research will allow UNF to be a leader in the region's environmental research. October 24, 2006 GeoAge makes data collection faster for Alltel wirelress customers Alltel wireless customers now can build and deploy their own data collection forms using the UT Starcom PPC 6700. The software, created by GeoAge, Inc., eliminates the need for paper forms and dramatically improves the quality and accuracy of data collected in the field. October 20, 2006 UNF offers minor for future entrepreneurs A new entrepreneurship minor to be offered at University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business starting next fall is in line with a national trend to academically satisy the curricular demands of a generation of students who want to be employers, not employees. October 19, 2006 Network Security: Stand and Deliver Campus Technology magazine interviewed Jeff Durfee, assistant director of information security, in its October issue about measures universities are taking to protect their networks. October 14, 2006 UNF freshman receives Blood Alliance award Cherie Bizier, a freshman nursing student, was recently awarded the first Joseph H. Williams Endowed Scholarship by the Florida Georgia Blood Alliance. read more... October 10, 2006 Opsreys receive major donation For the third time in its short history, the University of North Florida received an important donation from the Hodges family. October 09, 2006 Hodges' donates $2M to UNF Longtime University of North Florida benefactors George and Kernan Hodges have donated $2 million to the school for improvements to the soccer and track stadium. October 09, 2006 UNF Gets $2 Million Gift for Stadium The University of North Florida says two long-time benefactors have donated $2 million dollars toward the refurbishment of its soccer and track stadium. October 06, 2006 Peyton aids UNF outreach program Mayor John Peyton was on campus at the University of North Florida to support its announcement of four community outreach programs designed to break down barriers of isolation and engage children with mentoring and inspire interest in literacy, the arts and physical science. September 27, 2006 The finishing touches Glasses were welded on the top of the ears of the Mahatma Gandhi statue, which stands in the courtyard between Building 1 and Building 2 on campus. The Florida Times-Union captured welders putting the finishing touches on the lifelike 8-foot tall bronze statue that will be unveiled on campus Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. September 22, 2006 Brooks College of Health Dean Wins Women of Influence Award As the dean of the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida since 1998, Pamela Chally is leading and preparing the next generation of health care professionals by providing knowledge and tools to educate them. September 18, 2006 Prison research earns UNF professor honors A University of North Florida professor and author will be honored today for his work toward improving the criminal justice system through both his research and leadership. September 17, 2006 150 years in, fair hopes for turnaround Sociology professor Krista Paulsen discusses county fairs and their history in our society. September 16, 2006 Carrying on an old family tradition UNF student Shane Horn's father and grandfather were both military men, and he continued the tradition with a stint in the U.S. Air Force. Now their legacy has helped Horn earn a scholarship from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. September 13, 2006 Officers risk lives for speeding tickets Greg DiFranza, instructor at the Institute of Police Technology and Management, teaches traffic stop techniques to hundreds of police officers from around the country each year. He was interviewed by WESH Ch. 2 in Orlando about traffic stop procedure. September 09, 2006 This math teacher has impressive numbers University of North Florida graduate student Zachary Champagne was in the midst of a good math lesson: his students were clicking and he didn't want to stop. September 08, 2006 UNF Awards Inaugural Sir Colville Young Endowed Scholarship The College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida announces Amelia Williams as the first recipient of the Sir Colville Young Endowed Scholarship. September 06, 2006 READesign initiative helps bring in books University of North Florida honors students helped makeover three local elementary school libraries as part of a Service Learning Program. September 02, 2006 Up next on iTunes--Biology 101 Justin Timberlake probably won't have to worry about losing the top spot on iTunes' list of most downloaded songs to a University of North Florida chemistry course anytime soon. But those chem labs are coming to a UNF iPod near you. August 23, 2006 UNF student a national leader University of North Florida student Todd Uhlman has a passion for nursing, which led him to become the first Florida student named president of the National Student Nurses Association. August 19, 2006 UNF students get real-life diversity training Twenty-six University of North Florida students and their professors recently went to Belize to understand the United States. August 10, 2006 In Africa, UNF student finds new perspective on life Ask University of North Florida student Justin Damiano about his recent trip to Senegal and immediately he will start talking about how, like Jacksonville, the city of Dakar is under heavy construction. August 07, 2006 New Social Science building helps the environment The University of North Florida has constructed a new 63,000-square-foot Social Science building in an effort to build "greener" and run the building more efficiently. August 05, 2006 UNF student nurses get practice at health symposium Eleven UNF nursing students jumped at the chance to show their skills to passing visitors at the recent Health Symposium for People of All Nations at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. August 04, 2006 The power of sports President John Delaney was featured in the Times-Union in an article on how sports impacted the lives of some of Northeast Florida’s leaders. July 25, 2006 Students introduced to legal career Eight Jacksonville high school students received a three-day crash course in the legal world at the first legal camp organized by the University of North Florida. July 07, 2006 First Coast Philanthropist Makes Big Donation to UNF Local philanthropist Charles M. "Buddy" Neviaser has donated $500,000 to the University of North Florida's Brooks College of Health. July 03, 2006 Her Determination is Rewarded with a Home Englewood grad enrolls at UNF on scholarship after a year and a half of homelessness. July 02, 2006 Distance Learning A UNF class spent 12 days seeing Europe by rail; along the way, they learned more than just physics. July 02, 2006 Training program for execs in works University of North Florida dean Robert Wood plans to create the region's best high-level executive training program. June 28, 2006 Homeless Teen Gets UNF Help A once homeless teenager is finding family at the University of North Florida. June 26, 2006 Students, professor help set up computers Students from the University of North Florida are setting up free computers for refugees from all over the world who have set up new homes in Northeast Florida. June 23, 2006 Demand grows for tech-savvy workers Jim Albert, president of Idea Integration, is taking aggressive steps to ensure he has a supply of computer science graduates to work at his technology company. With the competition for those candidates increasing, he has begun talks with University of North Florida officials to implement a work-force training course that would guarantee students an interview with Idea Integration. June 18, 2006 Home prices rise, but sales look troubled Home listings are increasing but fewer people are buying. Sid Rosenberg, a real estate professor at the University of North Florida, says "It's the classic beginning of a bust." June 13, 2006 3 weeks left to grab big savings, avoid financial squeeze on student loans College graduates, students and families with federal college loans have just three weeks left to lock in interest rates while they're still on the low side. Will Hunter, enrollment services coordinator at the University of North Florida, suggests consolidating lonas as soon as possible. June 13, 2006 2 Coggin majors designated 'flagship' The University of North Florida and its business school have plans to capitalize on their success. June 08, 2006 Gifted students at UNF camp make rockets to test physics laws A group of middle school students participating in the Math, Science and Engineering Camp at the University of North Florida made homemade rockets in order to test the laws of physics. June 07, 2006 Bus quietly driving into the future James Fletcher, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of North Florida, has driven the future. But don't look for it pulling up to a bus stop near you any time soon. June 06, 2006 Weather Watching A University of North Florida project aims to improve weather forecasting by giving researchers and the general public easy access to weather information from a variety of sources. June 06, 2006 UNF business grads prove they're ready The University of North Florida isn't just producing lots of graduates these days--it's business majors are some of the brightest in the country. June 05, 2006 Kristina Circelli won't be denied The idea for the book "The Helping Hands" came to her as an adolescent. The University of North Florida English major eventually plotted a five-book series based on an imaginary gang of activists and got the first novel published when she was 18. June 01, 2006 Prisoner re-entry program looks for funds Ready4Work is a prisoner re-entry program for recently released convicts that provides support to help them stay out of jail. Michael Hallett, UNF criminal justice chair, said the likelihood that the City of Jacksonville will provide funds for Ready4Work isn't great. May 26, 2006 UNF's newest flagship programs will help community University of North Florida President John A. Delaney recently designated two Coggin College of Business programs as flagship programs: international business and transportation and logistics. May 24, 2006 Johnson can't say no to her alma mater University of North Florida alum Dorothy Johnson is a pushover when it comes to volunteering. Earning her first degree from UNF at 54 and her second at 62, Johnson says, "I love my university." May 23, 2006 UNF sets up Mousa Scholarship University of North Florida President John A. Delaney announced last Friday the Sam E. Mousa Endowed Merit Scholarship Fund. Luke Hopper, a Fletcher High School graduate and honor student, is the first recipient. May 21, 2006 Freshman orientation: Get ready for new responsibilities University of North Florida student Kristophor Linster, an Osprey baseball player, said his freshman year was a tremendous experience. May 17, 2006 UNF presents Jacksonville teachers Gladys Prior Awards Four Duval County teachers are winners of the Gladys Prior Awards for Teaching Excellence, administered by the University of North Florida's College of Education and Human Services. May 17, 2006 Clean kitchen test: Do you pass inspection? Many people think dirty kitchens are just a restaurant's problem but if you take a peak inside your own fridge, you might find a bacteria buffet. University of North Florida health instructor Daniel Santibanez says one of the biggest misconceptions is when people buy food and go by the freshness date. "That's the date if it's unopened." May 17, 2006 UNF puts flagship label on two business programs Two programs in the University of North Florida's Coggin College of Business will get extra funding after being designated flagship programs. May 16, 2006 Plenty under his hats University of North Florida head coach Dusty Rhodes has worn many hats during a lifetime spent in baseball. A baseball lifer such as Rhodes is bound to have some interesting stories that few people have heard. So here are a few of his recollections. May 13, 2006 Nonprofit program offers ailing children comfort, healing through artistic expression University of North Florida art students help hospitalized children create their own artwork through the Art With A Heart For Children program. May 09, 2006 AOL shuts down Southside call center About 800 employees of AOL's call center on the Southside are looking for new jobs. John McAllister, dean of the Coggin College of Business, said outsourcing jobs to other countries is a part of today's reality. May 09, 2006 Dean brings ethic, fresh outlook, skills of interpretation to Coggin John McAllister, dean of the Coggin College of Business, expects to be able to identify and simplify problems brought to him by faculty and students, and hopefully, offer solutions. May 05, 2006 4 teachers, 2 from Sandalwood, win teaching excellence award The Univeristy of North Florida's College of Education and Human Services awarded four Duval County teachers the Gladys Prior Award for Teaching Excellence--one of the largest teacher awards in the nation. May 04, 2006 Four teachers honored with Gladys Prior Award Four First Coast teachers are being honored for their hard work and dedication to students. The teacher's received the Gladys Prior Award for Teaching Excellence, administered by the University of North Florida's College of Education and Human Services. May 01, 2006 Competition winners cooked up creative business plan Kate Hicks and Kristen Jones, two seniors majoring in business at the University of North Florida, envision starting Everything But the Kitchen Sink, a specialized consignment store where people would be able to buy and sell cooking appliances and gadgets otherwise collecting dust. May 01, 2006 Florida legislators can't rely on salary Political experts say Florida has come a long way from its days as a citizen legislature, having increased pay and the size of legislative staff. "A lot of people don't realize the Legislature is basically a full-time operation, whether or not the legislators are there," said Matt Corrigan, a political science professor at UNF. April 29, 2006 UNF students labor on projects in Ecuador A group of 14 University of North Florida students recently spent their spring break in the small village of Mondana in Ecuador working on service projects. April 28, 2006 Get more for the degree Rebekah Addey will receive her degree in communications from the University of North Florida this summer, but she will also take with her the knowledge of human sexuality and gender role behaviors. April 26, 2006 UNF student team wins COBOL competition Members of the University of North Florida student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals recently won the COBOL competition at the 11th annual National Collegiate Conference held in Dallas. April 26, 2006 2 UNF students honored for their caring spirits One is a UNF biology major and aspires to return to her native land of Jamaica as a physician. The other is a secondary English education major who dedicated herself to one local nonprofit organiztion so she could learn and grow as an individual. April 18, 2006 Hands-on style makes UNF nation's fifth 'best value' Small class sizes and a commitment to teaching over research explain why The Princeton Review named the University of North Florida No. 5 on a list of "best value" public colleges in the nation last month, the school's president said. April 18, 2006 UNF Poll: Residents Expect Hurricane, Most Aren't Prepared A poll by the University of North Florida found that most Jacksonville residents expect a direct hit from a hurricane, but the majority of area residents aren't prepared for the upcoming season, which begins June 1. April 17, 2006 UNF a best value The University of North Florida was No. 5 on the "Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges" list in the America's Best Value Colleges" book, by The Princeton Review. April 17, 2006 His health battle led him to create some fun to help sick children cope Grant Prather, a 23-year-old sophomore at the University of North Florida, was 4 months old the first time he says his doctor 'told my parents it might be wise to begin making my funeral arrangements.' April 15, 2006 UNF course promotes firsthand experience Although University of North Florida sophomore Sarah Hawas has never been outside Louisiana and Florida, she will soon be traveling through seven European countries as part of a course that promotes firsthand exprience outside the classroom. April 13, 2006 UNF students win regional competition Business students at the University of North Florida won a regional competition in Atlanta. April 12, 2006 Survey to Assess Racial Tension in Fire Department The University of North Florida designed a questionnaire for Jacksonville firefighters, asking about morale, job satisfaction and tension within the department. Matt Corrigan, UNF political science professor, said that keeping the survey anonymous should improve the results. April 10, 2006 College Admission Waiting Game John Yancey, University of North Florida admissions director, says various forces are at play that are resulting in students waiting for admission decisions and for schools making them. April 06, 2006 Florida State Universities: Sunshine & Super Studies Abound If European travel is on your list of things to accomplish while at college, then be sure to consider the University of North Florida. April 05, 2006 Kids learn it's 'Fun 2 B Fit' A turkey sandwich is an "anytime food," while soda and chips are "sometimes foods." These are some lessons nursing students from the University of North Florida are tyring to impress upon third-grade students at Yulee and Bryceville elementary schools in an effort to combat childhood obesity. April 03, 2006 Student Samaritans As college students have been making their way to warm beaches and party towns, 18 University of North Florida students headed west to New Orleans. March 31, 2006 Brooks Health System donates $3.6M to UNF The Brooks Health System has donated $3.6 million to the University of North Florida. Coupled with a past donation and matching state funds, the donation, announced Thursday, brings the company's total gift to $10 million, allowing its name to be featured as the Brooks College of Health. March 31, 2006 Brooks gives UNF $3.6 million Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville donated $3.6 million to the Univeristy of North Florida's College of Health, it was announced Thursday. March 30, 2006 Big Boost for Health Students at UNF Health students at the University of North Florida are getting a big boost. March 29, 2006 UNF percussionists ready for 'funky' performance Ironically, not everyone in the University of North Florida Percussion Ensemble is an experienced percussionist. March 25, 2006 It's a battle of the robotics The Florida Regional Botball tournament March 18 at the University of North Florida brought teams from 10 middle and high schools together to pit their creations against each other, testing which team had the best robot design and programming tactics. March 21, 2006 Fake Cop Alert On the First Coast, there are no concrete numbers on how often people are caught impersonating officers. Greg DiFranza trains police officers at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management. He says when in doubt, ask questions. March 17, 2006 Race for governor close A statewide survey conducted by four business journals in Florida found a tight race between Democrat Jim Davis and Republican Charlie Crist to become the state's next governor. A breakdown of the voting showed different preferences by region. Matthew Corrigan, a political science professor at UNF, said the breakdown among the regions is in line with recent voting trends. March 15, 2006 NCAA Men's Tournament Notebook: Professors have winning formula Looking for sure-fire upset picks for the office NCAA Tournament pool? Jay Coleman, a professor at the University of North Florida, suggests UNC-Wilmington, Alabama and Wisconsin. March 13, 2006 He was given a chance to have a bright future, and he took it University of North Florida student Nathan Evans has received a Department of Juvenile Justice award and one of two $1,000 scholarships given to students who have turned their lives around. March 13, 2006 Fat is Not Your Fate: Outsmart your genes and lose weight forever Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, director of nutrition programs at the University of North Florida, is co-author of the book, Fat Is Not Your Fate, which is the first book to base a diet on your genetic and family history. The book allows people to find a healthy eating plan that closely matches their personal issues or risks. March 11, 2006 Determined runner beating cystic fibrosis Rea McKinney remembered when UNF student Grant Prather could barely walk a few steps without huffing and puffing, when he relied on an oxygen tank to make it through the day. March 10, 2006 UNF students head to New Orleans to rebuild While many college students rush to the beck and call of beaches and booze during spring break, 15 UNF construction management students will travel to New Orleans to help rebuild areas devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. March 06, 2006 Thicker than water? Some family-owned businesses have a hard time with the hand-off More than 80 percent of the nation's businesses are family-owned. But surprisingly, only one in three will survive the transition to the second generation of family ownership. Diane Denslow, instructor in entrepreneurship at UNF, says the owner has to be able to let go. March 02, 2006 Big Boost for health students at UNF Health students at the University of North Florida are getting a big boost. February 27, 2006 UNF making gains The University of North Florida is soaring high. The "Ospreys" this year have 15,000 students, with more growth on the horizon. February 27, 2006 Wachovia donates $300K to UNF for education scholarships The Wachovia Foundation has established an endowed scholarship fund at the University of North Florida for students majoring in teacher education. February 24, 2006 Nemours to build new $30 million headquarters Nemours expects to invest about $30 million in a new headquarters campus. Being on a central campus should give Nemours excecutives better access to the people they are managing, said Steven Williamson, associate professor of management at the University of North Florida. February 23, 2006 UNF small business program goes statewide The University of North Florida's Small Business Resource Network will use a grant from the state to expand its services throughout Florida. February 20, 2006 Why Black History Month is Celebrated Carter Woodson started a celebration 80 years ago that would honor his history. It's gone from Negro History Week to Black History Month. Dr. Carolyn Williams, a history professor at the University of North Florida, said "For some people, this is the only time they really get any information about the African experience or African-American experience." February 18, 2006 Donations draw GOP candidates While Ponte Vedra Beach may be a small area, the political donations are often relatively large. Matt Corrigan, associate professor of political science at the University of North Florida, said, "It's natural for a Republican to come here to raise funds and get votes. Clearly, it's an area with money." February 17, 2006 Nurse shortages mean patients suffer Nurses are in short supply in Florida and nationwide. Today, state work-force estimates show the shortage is 34,000 and growing to an estimated 61,000 by 2020, said University of North Florida President John Delaney in a recent opinion piece, featured in the Jacksonville Business Journal. February 15, 2006 UNF helps photography major focus on her art It wasn't until her sophomore year at the University of North Florida that Southside resident Joella Davis even considered turning her passion for photography into a plausible career path. February 13, 2006 The city's murder rate isn't just a problem for blacks University of North Florida Criminologist Michael Hallett will tell you that no one should have been shocked at the race of the men who beat a University of Florida student near a downtown building after the Florida-Georiga football game last year. February 13, 2006 UNF professor shadowed producer to break into Hollywood, in print Tom Barton, a Jacksonville native and father of four, is the Kip professor of accounting at the University of North Florida. He has written four previous books, but they were all, by his own description, "very esoteric, business-related" books. February 13, 2006 Is is worth it for KC to host Super Bowl? Will Kansas City host a Super Bowl, and can the city afford it? UNF Professor Dr. Andres Gallo told KMBC-TV viewers that "We were expecting to see a major impact on small business in the Jacksonville commmunity." February 11, 2006 UNF's Students in Free Enterprise team a winner The University of North Florida Students in Free Enterprise team returned to Jacksonville as regional winners of the "Duel in the Queen City" competition. February 07, 2006 UNF free enterprise students headed to national competition A team of students from the University of North Florida won a regional free enterprise competition and will advance to the national competition. February 06, 2006 Jacksonville's high murder rate is a symptom of wider violence Michael Hallett, chairman of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at the University of North Florida, says we should avoid making three mistakes when considering Duval County's high murder rate. February 04, 2006 UNF's police building named for former director When Martin P. Garris became director of police and public safety at the University of North Florida in 1975, he had work to do. February 04, 2006 At UNF, students feel safe on campus Callie Bridgham is more concerned about getting a speeding ticket on the University of North Florida campus than keeping herself safe. February 04, 2006 'Helping Hands:' the real story Although she's a University of North Florida honors student, 20-year-old Kristina Circelli admits that her personal policy of "no homework after 7 p.m." helps give her the freedom to do what she realy loves: write. February 02, 2006 The Romance of Chocolate Dr. Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, and director of nutrition programs at the University of North Florida, contends eating chocoloate is as much about the mind as it is the senses of taste and smell. January 27, 2006 Engineer takes chair of UNF board of trustees The University of North Florida's Board of Trustees has elected Bruce Taylor, CEO and chairman of Taylor Engineering Inc., as its new chair. January 25, 2006 Girls Going Places The University of North Florida recently hosted the 2nd Annual Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Conference. January 25, 2006 UNF to host international business conference The University of North Florida will team up with Warsaw University to offer the 6th Annual International Business Research Conference next month. January 23, 2006 First Coast Needs Teachers By Fall Each year the University of North Florida graduates 250 teachers and nearly 1,000 students are enrolled in the College of Education. January 18, 2006 Doctor wakes up UNF program "UNF has really excellent nursing programs, and this is the latest in that line," says Dr. John McDonough of Yulee, director of the new nurse anesthetist program at the school. January 15, 2006 'No Child' author: Act helps all kids Rod Paige, U.S. Secretary of Education during President Bush's first term and architect of the No Child Left Behind Act, will discuss educational policies and school reform during a visit Wednesday to the University of North Florida. January 15, 2006 Loss of landmarks: better or for worse? Krista Paulsen, assistant professor of sociology at the University of North Florida, studies people's commitment to their community's identity. January 13, 2006 Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Florida Make Donations to Nursing Programs Blue Cross and Blue Shield donated more than $1 million to the University of North Florida and the Univeristy of Florida's nursing programs. January 13, 2006 Nursing Shortage Addressed Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, partnering with the University of North Florida and the University of Florida, is doing its part to help the cause. January 10, 2006 Blue Cross Donation to Address Nursing Shortage Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida donated $1.2 million to the University of North Florida and the University of Florida to help address critical issues in nursing education. December 10, 2005 Grieving siblings pick up degree Tiffany Satchel's young sons attend the UNF commencement ceremony to accept the degree their mom received posthumously. December 09, 2005 Murdered Mother's Family Receives Her Diploma Just a couple of months ago, 27-year-old Tiffany Satchel was excited and ready to graduate from the University of North Florida. November 16, 2005 Former U.S. Labor Secretary Visits UNF Former United States Labor Secretary Robert Reich will speak at the University of North Florida tonight. November 15, 2005 Ex-labor Secretary to Speak at UNF For a city's economy to improve, said former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, its educational system must improve as well. November 13, 2005 Tutu: Support gays in church During a visit to the University of North Florida, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Desmond Tutu said sexual orientation is something that cannot be changed. October 31, 2005 |
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