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

November 29, 2006

Dr. Henry Thomas Dr. Henry Thomas, political science professor and Human Rights Commission member, comments on the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's report regarding alleged racist incidents within the department on WJXT Ch. 4.

November 29, 2006

Nancy Soderberg Nancy Soderberg, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Political Science and former U.S. Ambassador, discusses President Bush's visit with Irai Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on WJXT Ch. 4.

November 28,2006

Nat Glover President John Delaney announced today that former Sheriff Nat Glover has been retained by UNF, in conjunction with Edward Waters College and Florida Community College at Jacksonville, to be an ambassador of higher education, encouraging students to pursue a college degree. CBS 47 was among the local media covering the press conference held on campus.

November 28,2006

Jeff Durfee Jeff Durfee, assistant director of Information Security, talks to WJXT Ch. 4 about how parents need to be aware of how kids can use their portable Play Stations to download inappropriate content.

November 28,2006

Dr. Gabe Ybarra Dr. Gabe Ybarra, pyschology professor, was interviewed on WJXT Ch. 4 about how parents can talk to their kids about sex.

November 27, 2006

Regina Sanglier UNF Senior Groundskeeper Regina Sanglier appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" to discuss using and decorating nontraditional living trees for the holidays.

November 21, 2006

Dr. David Schwam-Baird Political science professor Dr. David Schwam-Baird discussed the notion of reinstating the draft proposed by Congressman Charles Rangle with WJXT Ch. 4.

November 20, 2006

Karen Donges Karen Donges, communication instructor, discussed conflict communication and how to use various communication styles when managing a conflict on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."

November 14, 2006

Dr. David Schwam-Baird Political science professor Dr. David Schwam-Baird discusses President Bush's Iraq Study Group with WJXT Ch. 4.

November 13, 2006

Dr. Gabe Ybarra Dr. Gabe Ybarra, psychology professor, talked to WJXT Ch. 4 about the psychological impact of obesity in teens.

November 13, 2006

UNF Presidential Community Ambassadors The life of a college student is often hectic and stressful, but a handful of UNF students are finding time to tutor at-risk school kids. These UNF Presidential Community Ambassadors were featured On WTLV Ch. 12.

November 13, 2006

Dr. John Hatle Dr. John Hatle, biology professor, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" to discuss his research with grasshoppers in order to determine the link between reproduction and aging.

November 8, 2006

Dr. Patrick Plumlee Political science professor Dr. Patrick Plumlee discussed with WJXT Ch. 4 about Congress' shift in power after the November 7th elections.

November 8, 2006

Jackie Shank Jackie Shank, nutrition expert, was featured on WJXT Ch. 4 about food safety and precautions to take in avoiding food-related illnesses.

November 8, 2006

Ambassador Nancy Soderberg Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the Department of Political Science & Public Administration, was interviewed by WJXT Ch. 4 about Donald Rumsfeld's resignation. She also discussed his replacement Robert Gates.

November 8, 2006

Dr. Matthew Corrigan Political science professor Dr. Matthew Corrigan discusses post election results with WJXT Ch. 4.

November 7, 2006

Chief Mark Foxworth University Police Department Chief Mark Foxworth was interviewed by WTLV Ch. 12 for a child abduction series. He discussed a 2002 case that he worked as lead detective while he was employed by Clay County.

November 6, 2006

Dr. Katrina Hall Dr. Katrina Hall, childhood education professor, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" to talk about stereotypes and diversity in children's books and TV programs.

November 1, 2006

Dr. Matthew Corrigan Dr. Matthew Corrigan, political science professor, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to disucss the amendments that are slated for the upcoming election ballot.

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