| 1980 |
- Andrew Robinson becomes the interim president of UNF.
- New library opens.
- Governor Graham vetoes the UNF-UF merger bill.
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| 1981 |
- The library is renamed as the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, dedicated on August 15.
- UNF theater opens for first production.
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| 1982 |
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5,500 students are enrolled in UNF.
- July 1, 1982 - Curtis L. McCray becomes UNF's second president.
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| 1983 |
- Intercollegiate athletic program begins.
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| 1984 |
- First year that Freshmen are admitted to UNF.
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| 1985 |
- Osprey Village, first on-campus housing, opens.
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| 1986 |
- Women's Tennis Team wins the NAIA National Championship.
- Library's on-line catalog (LUIS) replaces card catalog.
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| 1987 |
- The Aquatic Center and Olympic size pool opens.
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| 1988 |
- The College of Health is established.
- John E. Mathews Jr. Computer and Information Sciences Building dedicated.
- Monique French becomes the first four-year student to graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
- Groundbreaking for Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Student Life Center.
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| 1989 |
- Adam W. Herbert becomes UNF's third president.
- UNF is re-accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Osprey Hall, a $3.7 million, 250-bed residence hall, opens.
- Founder's Hall dedicated.
- College of Computer and Information Sciences established.
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