Television News Coverage

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

2007, 2006 :: February, March, April, May, June

	May 25, 2006 Dr. Candice Carter recently appeared on the locally-produced television show "Civil Discourse," which airs on Comcast, to discuss peace and peaceful resolutions to violent situations. She also discussed her contribution as an author and editor to the latest Chicken Soup series "Stories for a Better World." peaceful resolutions to violent situations. Today she discusses the new book, "Stories for a Better World."

	May 22, 2006 Dan Brown's book, "The Da Vinci Code," and the newly-released movie based on the book have certainly generated a lot of controversey. Dr. Katherine Gill shared her insights on WJXT Ch. 4.

	May 18, 2006 Dr. Paul Fadil, a management professor, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about females as bosses and the stereotypes they face in the workplace.

	May 17, 2006 Many people think dirty kitchens are just a restaurant's problem. But if take a peak inside your own fridge, you might find a baceteria buffet. Health Instructor Daniel Santibanez talked to WAWS-FOX 30 about food safety.

	May 15, 2006 Dr. John McDonough, nursing professor, appeared on "Ask the UNF Expert," which airs every Monday during the 8 a.m. news hour on WJXT Ch. 4. He discussed high blood pressure and tips for getting it under control.

	May 11, 2006 Dr. Michael Hallett, criminal justice chair, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's "Eye on Crime" program. He discussed Jacksonville’s rising crime rate.

	May 11, 2006 UNF staff member and undergraduate student Thelma Young recently wrote a book titled “The Stories My Foremothers Told Me," which brings readers face to face with the experiences of five Black-Creole Catholic women living on the Mississippi-Louisiana Gulf Coast. WJXT Ch. 4 talked to Young about the women featured in her book.

	May 9, 2006 Tired of high gas prices? Jim Fletcher, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has been looking into alternative fuel sources through research on a 30-foot fuel cell powered electrical bus. The bus is fueled by a combination of traditional battery power and methanol. WJXT Ch. 4 talked to Dr. Fletcher about this alternative fuel source.

	May 8, 2006 UNF horticulturist Chuck Hubbuch appeared on "Ask the UNF Expert," which aired on WJXT Ch. 4. Since Jacksonville has been several inches low on rainfall for sometime now, Hubbuch discussed various types of drought-resistant plants that work the best in our yards and gardens during the dry seasons.