UNF In the News
     Radio 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. The University also produces a weekly radio show, "UNF On The Record," which features campus life as well as faculty and student research, keeping the UNF community in touch with what's new and exciting on campus. To see the latest radio coverage about UNF students, faculty or staff, click one of the interviews below.


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UNF In the News

November 17, 2007
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'Race, Religion and Economic Change in the Republican South'
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, discussed his new book "Race, Religion and Economic Change in the Republican South" on WJCT 89.9 FM radio's "In Context" show.
November 3, 2007
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Battling osteoporosis
Dr. Lucy Trice, Brooks College of Health associate dean, discusses osteoporosis and why it’s important to start battling this disease at a young age.
October 27, 2007
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UNF offers American Sign Language-English Interpreting degree
Dr. Sherry Shaw, professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting at UNF, discusses the new ASL/English Interpreting bachelor's degree program.
October 6, 2007
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Ken Burns discusses 'Implications of World War II'
Ken Burns, American documentary filmmaker, discusses his new film “Implications of World War II."
October 6, 2007
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Practicing safe computing
Jeff Durfee, UNF director of information security, discusses tips on practicing safe computing.
September 21, 2007
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Educating the First Digital Generation
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor discussed how America’s first digital generation is educated on WJCT 89.9 FM radio's "In Context" show.
September 15, 2007
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New executive leadership training program at UNF
Robert Golitz, director of executive education and leadership development for the EXEL Institute at UNF, discusses this new executive leadership training program.
September 1, 2007
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First Coast peace awareness
John Frank, UNF political science professor, discusses what the University is doing to promote peace awareness on the First Coast.
August 25, 2007
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Water safety tips
Children age 4 and under have a higher rate of death by drowning than any other age group. Heather Kite, director of recreation aquatics at UNF, discusses water safety on WJCT 89.9 FM radio’s “In Context” show.
July 28, 2007
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Professor discusses Jacksonville's history
UNF history professor Dr. Carolyn Williams discussed her new book, “Historic Photos of Jacksonville,” which provides an account of a century of the city’s history from the 1860s to the 1960s, on WJCT 89.9 FM radio’s “In Context” show.
July 21, 2007
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Elements of successful negotiation
We negotiate every day of our lives, whether it's getting your child to clean their room or convincing your boss you deserve a raise. Carl Deus, UNF continuing education instructor, discussed the elements of successful negotiation on WJCT 89.9 FM's "In Context" radio show.
June 30, 2007
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Grandparents raising grandkids on the rise
Increases in life expectancy make grandparents more available to their grandchildren. Dr. Ye Luo, UNF assistant professor of sociology, discusses the rising trend of grandparents in the United States raising their grandchildren.
May 26, 2007
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Public safety threatned by property tax reduction
Dr. Michael Hallett, UNF criminology and criminal justice chair, discussed a recent UNF poll he conducted that reveals Jacksonville residents are very concerned about violence on the First Coast and feel the proposed property tax reduction in Florida will threaten resources for public safety.
March 31, 2007
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UNF adds two new doctoral programs
University of North Florida President John A. Delaney talks about UNF adding two new doctoral programs to the university's graduate course offerings.
March 31, 2007
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Protecting ourselves from global disease
Dr. Yank Coble, director of UNF's new Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy, discusses ways we can protect ourselves from global disease.
March 10, 2007
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Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will speaks at UNF
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Newsweek Essayist George Will recently spoke on the University of North Florida campus to a sold-out crowd. Before the lecture, he spoke to WJCT 89.9 FM about the climate of politics.
March 10, 2007
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UNF professor develops model for predicting March Madness
Dr. Jay Coleman, UNF business professor, discusses a model that predicts which basketball teams will receive at-large invites to the NCAA tournament during March Madness.
February 10, 2007
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Defining bi-polar disorder
More than two million American adults have bi-polar disorder, including famous actors like Ben Stiller and Patty Duke. Kristen Vandenberg, UNF visiting nursing instructor in the Brooks College of Health, talks about this mental health disorder.