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2000 - Present

2000

UNF sets record of more than 1,000 students graduating during spring commencement ceremonies.

AOL and ADT announce plans to build in UNF's First Coast Technology Park.

UNF launches $65 million capital campaign, largest philanthropic drive in Jacksonville history.

2001

$22 million Fine Arts Center opens for Fall Semester

Board of Regents approves revision of UNF Master Plan.

Gov. Jeb. Bush appoints members of UNF's first board of trustees.

2002

13-member Board of Trustees begins work to oversee the University.

UNF observes 30th anniversary.

Fine Arts Center begins its inaugural season in the Lazzara Performance Hall.

Hayt Golf Learning Center opens.

Luther and Blanche Coggin donate $5 million to College of Business Administration.

2003

Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu arrives on campus to teach for one semester.

Lady Ospreys basketball team captures South Atlantic Region championship, giving them a spot in the Elite Eight.

John Delaney selected as fifth president of UNF.

Access to Excellence capital campaign ends, raising more than $100 million.

2004

Science & Engineering Building opens.

John Delaney inaugurated as University's fifth president.