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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.
June 30, 2008
Dr. Janice Hunter, Research Fellow for Early Literacy at UNF, discussed how parents can keep their kids from falling behind academically during the summer on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 23, 2008
Dr. Terry Cavanaugh, instructional technology professor, discussed the pros and cons of distance learning on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 16, 2008
Dr. Lunetta Williams, UNF literacy professor, discussed how to engage boys in reading on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 9, 2008
Kelley Waite, an advanced registered nurse practitioner at UNF's Student Medical Services, discussed summer health issues on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 2, 2008
Dr. Jennifer Kane, UNF sport management professor, discussed choosing the right sport for your child on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 2, 2008
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, discusses the Democratic presidential delegate dilemma on WJXT Ch. 4.
May 19, 2008
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses what to do when depression enters a relationship on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 12, 2008
Dr. Betty Bennett, assistant professor in the Department of Leadership, Counseling and Instructional Technology at UNF, discussed the anti-bullying bill, the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 10, 2008
Scott Schroeder, UNF's men's golf coach, gave viewers tips on improving their golf swing on WJXT Ch. 4.
May 5, 2008
Jon Vredenburg, preceptor for UNF's dietetic internship program and Jacksonville Jaguar team dietitian, discussed the dangers of energy drinks on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 28, 2008
Dr. Jacque Batey, UNF childhood education professor, discusses the benefits of play dates for kids on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 18, 2008
Dr. Julie Ingersoll, UNF religious studies professor, talks about the Pope's visit with the UN on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 14, 2008
Dr. Karen Patterson, UNF exceptional education professor, discusses autism on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 7, 2008
The sea and the maritime industry turned out to be fruitful adventures for Capt. Leonard Blanchart and his wife Eleanor who gave $1 million to UNF for a scholarship endowment.
April 7, 2008
Dr. Joel Beam, UNF athletics training professor, discussed sports eye safety on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 31, 2008
Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discusses organic and whole grain foods on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 24, 2008
UNF and three other local colleges announced a scholarship program designed to make a college education possible for Duval County low-income families.
March 24, 2008
Nancy Schwartz, a UNF psychology adjunct professor, discusses violence against women on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 10, 2008
Dr. Judy Sayre, UNF advertising/communications professor, discusses the prescription for improving communication between a patient and their physician.
March 4, 2008
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, discusses the upcoming Democratic presidential primaries in Ohio and Texas on WJXT Ch. 4.
March 3, 2008
Daryel Gullett, director of UNF’s Youth Sports and Fitness Camp, and Ryan Meyer, director of UNF’s OspreyEco Camp, discussed what parents should look for when selecting a summer camp for their child on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask
the UNF Expert.”
February 29, 2008
Kelvin LeBeaux, a UNF senior, has designed a roving security robot to help keep your home safe. He was interviewed on CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about his innovative design.
February 26, 2008
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF politcial science chair, discusses the sharp attacks between presidential Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on WJXT Ch. 4.
February 25, 2008
Richmond Wynn, licensed mental health counselor at the UNF Counseling Center, discussed male body image on WJXT Ch. 4's “Ask the UNF Expert."
February 18, 2008
Dr. Jim Fletcher, UNF mechanical engineering professor, discusses a UNF project to build fuel-cell powered laptops for the military.
February 18, 2008
Dr. Courtney Hackney, UNF Coastal Biology Program director, speaks about the proposed withdraw of water from the St. Johns River on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
February 6, 2008
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF polticial science professor, provides his thoughts on results from Super Tuesday on WJXT Ch. 4.
February 6, 2008
Finance professor Dr. Parvez Ahmed discusses how to start saving for your retirement nest egg on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 30, 2008
UNF political science professor Dr. Mary Borg discusses what the passing of Amendment 1 will mean to Duval County residents on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 28, 2008
Dr. Karen Patterson, UNF exceptional student and deaf education professor, discusses how parents can help teachers manage their child's behavior problems on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 22, 2008
Dr. William Voorhees, a UNF politicial science professor, discussed the property tax amendement with WJXT Ch. 4.
January 21, 2008
Dr. Jackie Batey, UNF childhood education professor, talks about how to teach your kids responsibility on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 17, 2008
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about how presidential candidates are reaching out to young voters through social network Web sites.
January 14, 2007
Dr. James Churilla, physical activity epidemiologist, discussed metabolic syndrome on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 10, 2008
UNF senior electrical engineering student Kelvin LeBeaux was featured on WJXT Ch. 4 for some of his engineering innovative designs.
January 9, 2008
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, talks about the presidential post-New Hampshire primary results.
January 7, 2008
Dr. Adam Shapiro, UNF sociology professor, discussed marriage and social well-being on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
December 17, 2007
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, discusses dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holidays on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
December 5, 2007
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, discussed negative presidential campagin ads on WJXT Ch. 4.
December 3, 2007
UNF nutrition professor Dr. Cathy Christie discussed who consumers should turn to for sound nutrition advice on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
November 26, 2007
Dr. Adel El-Ansary, UNF marketing and logistics professor, discussed Websites for consumers to check out hot holiday bargains for Cyber Monday on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
November 12, 2007
UNF nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez discussed her new book "The Diet Selector" on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert." She gave viewers the skinny on more than 50 ways to lose weight through various low-calorie, low-carb and low-fat diets.
November 12, 2007
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF politcial science professor, discussed his new book "Race, Religion and Economic Change in the Republican South" on WJXT Ch. 4.
November 5, 2007
Pam Bell, director of UNF’s Child Development Research Center, discussed the criteria parents should look for when selecting toys for their children on WJXT Ch. 4's “Ask the UNF Expert."
October 24, 2007
UNF administrators, students and community leaders celebrated the ground breaking of the University’s new residence hall, Osprey Fountains.
October 22, 2007
Dr. Janice Wood, early childhood education professor, discussed homework help tips for parents on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
October 16, 2007
Ken Burns, the man the New York Times calls one of the most accomplished filmmakers of his generation, paid a visit to the University of North Florida to discuss his new film "The War."
October 15, 2007
Dr. Paul Harwood, UNF political science professor, discusses how parents can talk to their kids about politics on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
October 8, 2007
Carole Ort, instructor at UNF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, outlines the basics in playing a popular board game, Mah Jongg.
September 30, 2007
John Frank, UNF political science professor, discusses Peace Awareness Week activities on campus during a WJXT Ch. 4 interview.
September 29, 2007
Dr. Cliff Ross, UNF biology professor, speaks to WJXT Ch. 4 about the current Red Tide problem along the beaches on the First Coast.
September 24, 2007
Dr. Rose Rine, UNF physical therpay professor, discussed inner ear problems in children and how they can be corrected on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
September 20, 2007
Dr. Paul Harwood, political science and public administration professor, discussed his new book, “Educating the First Digital Generation,” on WJXT Ch. 4. The book explores how today’s information technology is changing how we educate and are educated.
September 17, 2007
Dani Deyton, director of communications at UNF's Fine Arts Center, discussed how parents can integrate the performing arts into their children's lives on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
September 13, 2007
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, chair of UNF’s Department of Political Science and Public Administration, was interviewed on WJXT Ch. 4 about Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson and the issues he needs to address while visiting the First Coast.
September 13, 2007
The Department of Exceptional Student and Deaf Education is now offering a new American Sign Language/English Interpreter bachelor’s degree program. Dr. Sherry Shaw, UNF professor of ASL/English Interpreting, and UNF student Kelly Warren were featured on WJXT Ch. 4.
September 12, 2007
UNF Political science professor Dr. Patrick Plumlee was interviewed on WJXT Ch. 4 about the testimony of Gen. David Petraeus and his vision to withdraw 30,000 U.S. troops by next summer.
September 5, 2007
Bob Doyle, associate director of Residence Life, spoke to WJXT Ch. 4 about how UNF keeps its students safe from fire incidents in residence halls on WJXT Ch. 4.
September 3, 2007
Developmental psychology professor Dr. Rebecca Marcon discussed whether preschools should teach all work and no play on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
August 28, 2007
Dr. Adel El-Safty, UNF civil engineering professor, discussed bridge safety in Jacksonville on WJXT Ch. 4.
August 27, 2007
UNF President John A. Delaney talked to WJXT Ch. 4 on the first day of class about the University turning 35 and its increased growth.
August 27, 2007
John Yancey, UNF admissions director, discusses how to get into the college of your dreams on WJXT Ch. 4.
August 24, 2007
UNF Honors students worked with Heart of America to distribute new books to three local elementary schools.
August 20, 2007
Jeff Durfee, UNF director of Information Security, discussed practicing safe computing on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
July 30, 2007
Dr. Chris Rasche, criminal justice professor, discussed violence/murder patterns in Jacksonville on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
July 23, 2007
Kris Dalton, UNF assistant director of orientation, and senior Jamie O'Brien discussed the ABC's of college savings on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert.".
July 17, 2007
Dr. Gabe Ybarra, UNF psychology professor, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about how to calm your toddler's fears while traveling by air.
July 10, 2007
The University of North Florida has begun moving some temporary residents to a new home. The search for gopher tortoises is on in an area of campus soon to be the site of new construction.
July 5, 2007
National security expert Dr. Patrick Plumlee, UNF political science professor, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about a possible terror plot on the USS JFK.
July 2, 2007
UNF political science professor Dr. David Schwam-Baird appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to discuss the recent foiled bomb Plot in London.
July 2, 2007
Stacey Enriquez, a UNF senior nursing student, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" to discuss her recent trip to South Africa, where she studied the health care system and how the country is treating its HIV/AIDS epidemic.
June 27, 2008
Heather Kite, UNF assistant director of Recreation, and UNF swim instructor Carlos Mejia, discussed and demonstrated water safety tips for parents of young kids on WJXT Ch. 4.
June 18, 2007
Dr. Carolyn Williams, UNF history professor, discussed her new book "Historic Photos of Jacksonville," an account of a century of the city's history from the 1860s to the 1960s, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 11, 2007
Dr. Kristine Webb, UNF associate professor of education, and UNF student Ashley Emanuel discuss the On Campus Transition Program for students with developmental disabilities on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
June 6, 2007
Nancy Soderberg, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, discussed cooling relations between the United States and Russia on WJXT Ch. 4.
June 4, 2007
UNF chemistry lab lecturer John Pechonick demonstrated fun science experiments that kids could do at home over the summer on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 28, 2007
Carl Deus, UNF continuing education instructor, discussed seven elements of successful negotiations on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 16, 2007
Eric Alva, the first Marine amputee to return from the Iraq war, spoke about the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy at the UNF "Skyrocketing to Legendary Heights" conference.
May 16, 2007
With the death of Rev. Jerry Falwell, Dr. Julie Ingersoll, religious studies professor, discussed how Falwell's drive and zeal for conservative Christian values made him a household name in America.
May 7, 2007
Dr. Charles Winton, computer sciences professor, discussed artificial intelligence robotics on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
May 3, 2007
Dr. Michael Hallett, UNF criminology and criminal justice chair, recently led a poll that shows about 68 percent of registered Duval County voters would be willing to pay more taxes to fund police and crime prevention programs.
May 1, 2007
Political science professor Dr. Matthew Corrigan appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to discuss a new poll he conducted on the 2008 presidential primary election.
April 30, 2007
Dr. Ye Luo, sociology professor, discussed the rising trend of grandparents raising their grandkids on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 27, 2007
Dr. John Anderson, UNF senior physics lecturer, discussed a new Earth-like planet discovered by astronomers on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 23, 2007
Dr. Candice Carter, UNF education professor, discussed peaceful conflict resolution on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF expert."
April 16, 2007
Dr. Li Loriz, UNF School of Nursing director, discussed how to care for body piercings on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 10, 2007
UNF engineering students designed and built a machine for Armor Holdings Inc. to automate the production of its Narcotics Identification Kits used by law enforcement officers worldwide. This project was highlighted by WJXT Ch. 4.
April 9, 2007
Shelly Purser, Health Promotions Department director, and Ashley Morris, health education coordinator, discussed combating stress at home and in the workplace on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
April 9, 2007
Greg DiFranza, tactical enforcement unit coordinator at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management, talked about educating children and parents against sexual predators on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 6, 2007
More than 300 UNF students received a First Generation Scholarship and are the first in their families to seek a four-year college degree. Florida's First Generation Matching Grant Program was spotlighted on WJXT Ch. 4.
April 4, 2007
Dr. Catherine Christies, UNF nutrition professor, talked about sneaking more fruits and vegetables into kids' meals on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 31, 2007
Several UNF Building Construction Management students spent their spring break in New Orleans deconstructing and salvaging two historic buildings. UNF students Leah Trainer and Zack Martin spoke to WJXT Ch. 4 about their trip.
March 31, 2007
UNF recently announced the addition of two new doctoral programs-a doctorate in Nurse Practice and a doctorate in Physical Therapy. WAWS FOX 30 covered the announcement.
March 27, 2007
Dr. Jacque Batey, childhood education professor, discussed a new study that links poor behavior in children to time spent in day care on WJXT Ch. 4.
March 26, 2007
Dr. Christine Weber, UNF childhood education professor, discussed how to recognize and develop your child's genius on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 21, 2007
Members of the CIA and police officers from as far away as Guam recently attended a weeklong training course on Deviant Sexual Behavior at UNF's Institute of Police Technology and Management, which was covered by WJXT Ch. 4.
March 19, 2007
Dr. Chuck Thigpen, physical therapy professor, discussed how young baseball athletes can avoid shoulder injuries on WJXT Ch. 4’s Ask the UNF Expert.
March 16, 2007
UNF’s School of Engineering and the UNF Community Outreach Council, in conjunction with corporate sponsor HDR Engineering, Inc., recently held its First Annual Egg Drop contest with fifth graders from two local elementary schools. The students were challenged to put their engineering, math and science skills to work in a fun way.
March 13, 2007
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist George Will recently spoke at UNF and was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about the political climate.
March 13, 2007
Nancy Soderberg, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science at UNF, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to discuss the Iraq debate about pulling out American troops.
March 12, 2007
Dr. Lucy Trice, associate dean in the Brooks College of Health, discussed metabolic syndrome, its causes and how it can be treated on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
March 9, 2007
Dr. Jay Coleman, associate dean in the Coggin College of Business, was interviewed by CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about his Dance Card and Score Card methods used to predict at-large basketball team selection for the NCAA tournament.
March 8, 2007
UNF recently held its first trash and recycling audit on the campus Green. Volunteers sorted, measured and catalogued the waste from one day's worth of trash in order to educate students, faculty and staff about ways to reduce campus trash through recycling and litter-prevention practices.
March 6, 2007
Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke was the keynote speaker at UNF's Womens and Girls Health Initiative Luncheon. She spoke about mental health and her struggle with bi-polar disorder.
March 6, 2007
Ryan Meyer, Osprey EcoCamp director, spoke to CBS 47 about the upcoming summer camp.
March 5, 2007
Martin Connor, instructor at UNF's Lifelong Learning Institute, discussed how to select wine on WJXT Ch. 4's Ask the UNF Expert.
February 28, 2007
UNF's Health Promotions Department and Body Image Task Force sponsored "Get Real, Barbie," a week-long event highlighting National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The event was covered by local media, including WJTX Ch. 4.
February 26, 2007
UNF Nutritionist Jackie Shank talked to CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about the dangers of bugs, like weevils, found in Grain products.
February 26, 2007
Dr. Julie Ingersoll, UNF religion professor, was interviewed by CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about the religious ritual of animal Sacrifice.
February 26, 2007
Dr. Berrin Beasley, UNF communication professor, and UNF junior Cara Clay discussed eating disorders on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
February 19, 2007
Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discussed a new study on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" that suggests advising pregnant women to limit their consumption of seafood could actually be detrimental to their children.
February 5, 2007
Kris Vandenberg, UNF visiting nursing instructor, spoke about bi-polar disorder, a serious medical condition that causes uncontrollable mood swings, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 29, 2007
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, nutrition professor, discussed healthy meal combinations from various fast food restaurants on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 23, 2007
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, was a guest on WJXT Ch. 4 to give a preview of the President's State of the Union address and a look at candidates for the 2008 presidential race.
January 22, 2007
Dominick Martorelli, UNF photography professor, talked about how to take great family photographs and the best way to preserve them for years to come on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 21, 2007
UNF Brooks College of Health Dean Pam Chally was a panelist on WJCT Public Television's "Health Matters" series. She participated in a group discussion about health insurance disparities.
January 18, 2007
Scientists have warned for years that global warming is in progress. Aileen Miller-Jenkins, biology lab lecturer, discussed global warming and ways we can help prevent it from getting worse on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 15, 2007
Bob Wood, UNF dean of Continuing Education, discussed how continuing education courses can jump-start a new career in a year or less on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
January 12, 2007
Nancy Soderberg, UNF Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about the debate over sending more troops to Iraq.
January 11, 2007
Dr. Matthew Corrigan, UNF political science professor, talked to WJXT Ch. 4 about the upcoming mayoral race and a recent poll released by the University that shows Mayor Peyton has a large lead.
January 10, 2007
It isn't your average class project. A group of Building Construction Management students at the University of North Florida will make the 20-foot dinosaur on Beach Boulevard look shiny and new. The class project was featured on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 10, 2007
University of North Florida baseball player Matt Ridilla has beaten a bout with tesicular cancer and is preparing to paly in his first game. His story of overcoming adversity was highlighted on WJXT Ch. 4.
January 9, 2007
Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to talk about a study that found people who drink diet soft drinks don't lose weight. In fact, they gain weight.
January 8, 2007
Nat Glover, special advisor to the president, discussed his new role as an ambassador of higher education for UNF, FCCJ and Edward Waters College and what he hopes to accomplish in this job.
January 4, 2007
Nancy Soderberg, UNF Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science and Public Administration, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about President Bush wanting to send more troops to Iraq as part of a new plan to secure Baghdad.
January 2, 2007
Dr. Henry Thomas, political science professor, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about Charlie Crist's gubernatorial inauguration and what the next four years hold for Florida's new governor.
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