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, July, August, September, October, November, December

April 28, 2006

Jennifer Barry UNF graduate Jennifer Barry’s life nearly ended when she was a teenager. In 1999, she suffered a traumatic injury and doctors told her she would never walk again. But she did walk across the stage last week to get her diploma from the University. WJXT Ch. 4 talked to Jennifer and her family about her big day.

April 28, 2006

Michael Herkov There's going to be a debate for some time to come whether or not it's too soon for a film like "United 93" to come out in theaters, and for right reason: Sept. 11, 2001, was without question the most horrific day in recent American history, and for those who lost loved ones in New York, the Pentagon or Pennsylvania, it's a day they'll never forget. Dr. Michael Herkov, a psychology professor, talked with WJXT Ch. 4 about the emotional impact this film might have on moviegoers..

April 27, 2006

Marcia Ladendorff Critics admit media personality Tony Snow has a talent for articulating policy issues and political philosophy. What has set him apart is his penchant for making his points by walking close to the line in areas where others play it safe. Communications professor Marcia Ladendorff discussed Snow's appointment on WJXT Ch. 4.

April 25, 2006

The Big Fun Foundation Traffic accident investigators from around the world—as far away as Australia and Ireland—traveled to Jacksonville to take a course in crash investigation. The Institute of Police Technology and Management staged a training course April 25th that involved a simulated accident between a tractor-trailer and an SUV. IPTM Director Bob Jacob talked to WJXT Ch. 4 about this police training course.

April 24, 2006

The Big Fun Foundation UNF sophomore Grant Prather was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis shortly after he was born. At one time, he could barely walk a few steps without relying on an oxygen tank to make it through the day. Today, he runs races and has co-founded a non-profit organization, The Big Fun Foundation, to help sick children cope with their illness.

April 19, 2006

Matthew Corrigan University of North Florida political science professor Dr. Matthew Corrigan and his students conducted a hurricane survey of Jacksonville residents. Of the 350 people surveyed, 64 percent believe Jacksonville will suffer a direct hit in the next five years.

April 18, 2006

Hurricane Survey 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 are not prepared for the upcoming season, which begins June 1.

April 17, 2006

Mary Baron "Living Inside": Art in the Jail Program provides arts education to juveniles jailed as adults in the Duval County Jail. This program provides inmates with experience in various arts disciplines, while teaching and improving life skills. English Professor Mary Baron teaches a creative writing class in the jail and discussed this program on WJXT Ch. 4.

2007, 2006 :: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December