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Inside UNF — July 24, 2025

UNF officially opens Osprey Ridge residence hall

Ribbon cutting in front of new Honors residence hallThe University of North Florida hosted a ribbon cutting on July 16 for the opening of Osprey Ridge, a new honors residence hall. 
 
UNF President Moez Limayem and Dr. Scott Brown, UNF Hicks Honors College interim dean, were joined by City Councilman Will Lahnen as well as other campus and community leaders at the ceremony.  
 
Opening for fall 2025, the new residence hall community is located on Osprey Ridge Road next to Osprey Fountains and features a new scenic boardwalk connecting it to the main campus.
 
The modern, four-story building spans over 165,000 square feet and offers comfortable housing for approximately 520 students from any UNF program. It includes a living-learning community where first-year and upper-class Hicks Honors College students can collaborate with others who have similar academic goals or shared interests.
 
 
Info provided by UNF Media Relations
 
Osprey Ridge Housing Community bedroom Front of Osprey Ridge Osprey Ridge kitchenette

UNF launches new corporate partnership program

Student speaking with Miller Electric at a career eventIn today’s fast-paced and highly competitive talent market, the University of North Florida is redefining industry partnership through the launch of the "Soaring Together" Corporate Partnership Program.
 
This new strategic engagement initiative is aimed at deepening collaboration with local and regional employers. Recognized as the region’s No.1 talent provider, UNF is a trailblazer in creating industry connections. With Jacksonville’s business community expanding rapidly, the new program reinforces UNF’s role as the premier source for career-ready graduates across all fields.
 
“The goal is to make it easier for companies to do business with UNF while providing students with opportunities to succeed,” said Gabe Grass, UNF’s director of Corporate Relations & Major Gifts and one of the program’s lead organizers.
 
The Soaring Together Corporate Partnership Program builds on UNF’s longstanding relationships with local companies by introducing a comprehensive, streamlined engagement plan led by UNF’s Career Services Industry Engagement and Corporate Relations teams.
 
 
Information provided by UNF Media Relations

UNF celebrates Workday one-year anniversary

Throughout July, UNF has been celebrating the first anniversary of the Workday launch — a significant milestone in the University's journey to modernize and streamline its administrative systems. Over the past year, Workday has helped improve efficiency, enhance transparency and empower the faculty and staff with better tools for managing finance, HR and more.
 
This achievement was made possible with the dedication and collaboration of the incredible Osprey community — from the feedback that helped make improvements to the questions asked that fostered growth. 
 
The best is still to come. Workday is continuing to be refined and expanded. New possibilities lie ahead, including more intelligent workflows, deeper insights and even more ways to support the mission of UNF.
 
Information provided by ITS

UNF appoints chief resource officer

Kimberly Mayer headshotThe University of North Florida is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kimberly Mayer as Chief Research Officer. Mayer will begin on Aug. 18.
 
“This role aligns directly with our strategic plan to position UNF as a top research institution, and we are delighted to welcome such a distinguished researcher to the team,” said UNF President Moez Limayem.
 
As Chief Research Officer, she will be responsible for cultivating a strong research environment that aligns with UNF’s Strategic Plan Areas of Focus, overall mission and goals. She will work with faculty, staff, funding agencies, corporate partners, other universities and labs to advance new research and innovation opportunities, especially those that are interdisciplinary in nature.
 
Mayer joins UNF from the University of Virginia where she served as associate vice president for research development.
 
 
Information provided by UNF Media Relations

UNF appoints its first faculty fellow for AI

Josh Gellers HeadshotThe University of North Florida has named Dr. Josh Gellers, incoming director of the Digital Humanities Institute and professor of political science and public administration, as the University’s first Faculty Fellow for Artificial Intelligence for the 2025-26 academic year.
 
As Faculty Fellow for AI, Gellers will help drive UNF’s AI Strategic Plan, which focuses on AI for academic, research, operational and community excellence. He will work closely with the Office of the Provost, Information Technology Services (ITS) and other campus partners to expand AI literacy, support interdisciplinary AI research and foster community and industry partnerships that position UNF as the hub for AI innovation in the region.  
 
His responsibilities include overseeing the planning, design and implementation of the University’s AI Community Certificate, developing a comprehensive AI Action Plan to promote AI literacy across disciplines and working alongside for the Office of Faculty Excellence, Center for Instruction and Research Technology and the AI Faculty Development Working Group.
 
 
Information provided by UNF Media Relations

Staff Spotlight: Ruby Cox

By Byron E. Jones
 
For University of North Florida alum Ruby Cox (‘22), serving as the program coordinator for UNF’s Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE) is a full circle moment — transforming her student experiences in IERE programs into a career dedicated to empowering others through environmental education.
 
Ruby Cox HeadshotIn her multifaceted role as coordinator, Cox spearheads the IERE’s community engagement initiatives and oversees its five student programs, including the Environment Leadership Program (ELP) and the Florida Field School.
 
The Jacksonville native loves that her position affords her opportunities to connect with both students and community partners.
 
“IERE serves as a bridge for our students to connect with communities in Florida. My role allows me to branch out and meet people throughout the state of Florida who want to work with us and our students,” Cox said.

Pursuing Her Passion

Cox’s journey at UNF began as a freshman in fall 2019. Initially, she was unsure of what major to choose. However, she was intent on pursuing her lifelong passions of helping others and caring for the natural environment.
 
“I told my advisor, ‘I want to help people, and I want to help the environment,’” she recalls. “They said, ‘That’s not a degree yet — but let’s find a direction.’” That direction led her to earn a degree in interdisciplinary health studies through UNF’s Brooks College of Health.
 
In fall 2021, she also joined the ELP, a scholarship initiative where students design and implement community impact projects centered on environmental issues. For her project, Cox worked with the IERE and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) on a feasibility study examining the use of single-use plastics on the UNF campus leading to identifying strategies for reduction. Her work supported a larger research project with UNF, NOAA and Eckerd College.
 
This experience gave her invaluable insights about how human behavior shapes the environment and demonstrated how small actions can lead to significant impacts.

Growth and Future Plans

Following her graduation in fall 2022, Cox briefly worked for the National Park Service as a community volunteer ambassador before returning to The Nest in fall 2023 to join the IERE staff.
 
Since her return, Cox has enjoyed contributing to the IERE’s growing presence within the campus and local communities. Within the previous two academic years, applications for the ELP increased from roughly 50 applications to more than 150; the Florida Field School has expanded its experiential learning efforts with more educational field trips; and in fall 2024, UNF launched the Bachelor of Science in environmental science degree program, thanks to the efforts of the IERE Faculty Board and Community Council. The degree is the first fully interdisciplinary degree offered at UNF that incorporates involvement from all six colleges.
 
“Watching our programs grow has been amazing,” said Cox. “As the IERE has grown, I've had the chance to grow with it. Specifically, my role has grown a lot.”
 
In addition to her investment in IERE’s growth, Cox is also investing in her own personal and professional growth as a graduate student in the UNF Master of Public Health program. Through the program, Cox is furthering her research efforts in social behavior and its impact on the environment.
 
“My motivation is trying to make our IERE programs even better by supporting the next generation of stewards,” she said. “I’d love to teach one day and support the environmental science degree even more.”
 

More About Ruby

  • Graduate of Fletcher High School
  • Minored in environmental studies, public health and global health
  • Enjoys the outdoors: camping, birding and nature journaling
  • Volunteers with the Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Park Service leading fishing and camping clinics
  • Initially became involved with UNF through volunteering for the UNF Concert Band as a high school student playing the bassoon

UNF Athletics announces Driscoll Family Endowed Scholarship

UNF President Moez Limayem and UNF Athletics staff membersNorth Florida Athletics recently announced the establishment of the Driscoll Family Endowed Scholarship to honor the contributions and accomplishments of Matthew Driscoll and his family. 
 
"The Driscoll Family Endowed Scholarship represents a lasting tribute to Coach Matthew Driscoll and his wife Carrie," Director of Athletics Nick Morrow said.
 
A three-time ASUN Conference Coach of the Year, Driscoll is the winningest head coach in program and conference history. The longest-tenured head coach in program history, Driscoll led North Florida to four ASUN Conference Championships and earned a berth to the conference tournament in each season of his tenure.
 
 
Information provided by UNF Athletics

Osprey Profile: Andrea Swinehart

By Mattison Hansen
 
From the savannahs of Disney’s Animal Kingdom to the winding waters of the St. Johns River, Andrea Swinehart’s path to a master’s degree in biology from the University of North Florida has been shaped by a wealth of hands-on experience and discovery.
 
A native of McPherson, Kansas, Swinehart's fascination with animals and the natural world has been lifelong.
 
Andrea Swinehart“I’ve always loved bones, rocks and minerals, things that tell a deeper story,” she shared. “Marine biology is something I’ve known I wanted to do for as long as I can remember.”
 
After earning her bachelor’s degree in marine biology from the College of Charleston, Swinehart began building a career in animal conservation that spans nearly two decades and a diverse range of species. She spent 10 years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom caring for African wildlife, including big cats, warthogs and Southern white rhinos. Prior to that, she worked with dolphins, seals, sea lions and even participated in manatee rescues at SeaWorld Orlando.
 
Her favorite work often involved behavioral husbandry, the science of understanding and shaping animal behavior to promote welfare in human care.
 
“I love behavioral husbandry,” she said, recalling a time she worked with a pacing lion at the Animal Kingdom, using enrichment tools and ethograms to help reduce her stress. “It was amazing to see real behavioral change based on our efforts.”
 
Despite enjoying her work with animals, Swinehart knew she wanted to take her career further. After speaking with colleagues in roles she was interested in, one recommendation from a UNF alumni stood out. Hearing how highly her coworker spoke about the University’s biology graduate program, and with family and friends in Jacksonville, Swinehart decided to take the leap.

Diving into Dolphin Research

It was at UNF that Swinehart found the opportunity to blend her passion for animal behavior with groundbreaking ecological research. Under the mentorship of Dr. Quincy Gibson, UNF Dolphin Research Team director and associate professor of coastal marine biology, she joined the UNF Dolphin Research Program, conducting boat-based surveys and contributing to an in-depth investigation into the foraging ecology of bottlenose dolphins in the St. Johns River, an area of study with surprising and significant ecological implications.
 
Using non-invasive methods and samples provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Swinehart and her team analyzed over 800 tiny ear bones from fish found in dolphin stomach contents during necropsies. The team used microscopes and published guides to identify prey species and discovered something unusual. A significant number of dolphins had been eating violet gobies, a species not commonly documented as prey, and more often found in areas of lower salinity where dolphins typically aren’t found.
 
“It was really exciting,” said Swinehart. “About twenty-three percent of the stomach contents couldn’t be identified, and what we did find was unique to this area.”
 
More than just dietary preferences, the data revealed troubling signs. While conducting boat surveys, Swinehart and her team frequently observed dolphins in poor condition; visible ribs, sunken flanks and what researchers call “peanut head,” a sign of severe malnutrition. Understanding their diet is a critical step toward figuring out if their foraging strategies are changing.
 
Using geospatial analysis, Swinehart tracked notable shifts in foraging behavior that appear linked to large-scale changes in the St. Johns River ecosystem.
 
“We found changes in where dolphins were hunting, which could indicate disruption to their natural habitat,” she said. “It’s just a snapshot in time, but it’s an important one. This kind of work helps us understand not just what dolphins are eating, but how environmental changes may be influencing their behavior.”
 
The data also challenged common assumptions. While dolphins are often photographed chasing mullet or flounder, those fish were not found in the stomach contents.
 
“It’s like capturing a totally different story,” Swinehart noted. “And that story could help us figure out why these dolphins aren’t thriving. We hope it lays a foundation for long-term monitoring and inspires future students to continue the work.”
 
Gibson praised Swinehart’s adaptability, scientific rigor and leadership on the project.
 
“Andrea came to UNF with an unusual and interesting background and a strong foundation in animal behavior,” said Gibson. “That experience gave her a solid footing in our graduate program. She integrated quickly with the UNF Dolphin Research Team, and her sense of humor positively contributed to the dynamic onboard the research boat during long, hot days on the river. Studying wild animals never goes exactly as planned, yet Andrea took it all in stride and was able to laugh about the chaos.”
 
In addition to her research contributions, Swinehart played a key role in strengthening the program’s community partnerships and elevating the research profile of both UNF and the Coastal & Marine Biology Program. She presented the preliminary results of her thesis project, which addressed a significant knowledge gap regarding dolphin diet and foraging behavior in Northeast Florida, at three scientific conferences, including the Society for Marine Mammalogy’s international conference in Perth, Australia this past November.

Academic Experience

As a nontraditional student who commuted from Orlando before eventually relocating to Jacksonville, Swinehart said the program challenged and empowered her.  
 
“It was a whirlwind,” she admitted. “But the community at UNF, especially Dr. Gibson, made it possible. She fought for me to be in the program and gave me the support and high standards I needed to grow.”
 
Swinehart credits her success to the collaborative spirit of the program and the mentorship she received. Her first boat trip on the St. Johns River with the Dolphin Research Program remains one of her favorite memories.
 
After walking the stage at UNF’s upcoming summer commencement, Swinehart hopes to return to the zoological field.
 
“I’d love to focus on behavioral husbandry and helping animals thrive in human care,” she said. “This program made me a more confident scientist and a stronger candidate for the roles I care most about.”

Alumni Spotlight: Andreas Ink

By Joy Batteh-Freiha
 
When Andreas Ink was a child, he envisioned a place called “Andreas Town,” where technology and humanity coexisted in harmony.
 
That early vision laid the foundation for a lifelong passion for building systems that improve lives – an ambition that would later inspire him to create an app for one of the most important people in his life: his father.
 
Andreas InkInk, who graduated from the University of North Florida in May with a degree in Information Science, found his calling in app development, where each app Ink creates is like designing a piece of Andreas Town.
 
“One of the reasons I chose to major in Information Sciences was its blend of people and technology,” said Ink. “It allowed me to explore design, data and development, all crucial elements in app building.”
 
That exploration became deeply personal during his senior year at UNF, when he interned with San Francisco-based Rune Labs, a neuroscience software and data analytics company. There, Ink built StrivePD, an app that helps patients with Parkinson’s disease — like his father — better manage their condition.
 
“StrivePD is the app I’m most proud of because of how it benefits patients like my father,” said Ink. “It helps people take control of their Parkinson’s journey providing real time and personalized insights from an Apple watch and phone. For example, my dad uses it as a tool to better understand how his routine and exercise impacts his health.”
 
Ink stayed on with Rune Labs and works full-time as an iOS engineer, working on a variety of tasks including writing Swift codes, building new features in the StrivePD app and attending patient advisory board meetings.

Turning ideas into reality

Ink’s first foray into app development started around 2017 when he was in high school in St. Charles, Illinois. He says he really started taking it seriously in 2020, when he volunteered for a nonprofit to build a COVID-19 exposure notification app called COVID Watch. By that time, he was living in Florida and was a junior at Ponte Vedra High School.
 
Building that app and subsequent others showed Ink the meaningful impact software could have on society and gave him the insight to look for a purpose behind each app he develops, whether it’s a pain point, such as something he or those around him struggle with, or a way to benefit society. 
 
“I build tools that are useful, ethical and even a little fun,” he said.
 
Ink usually builds apps on his own, but in 2024, he enjoyed the sense of teamwork with other students during one of UNF’s AI for Good Hackathon, where he helped prepare the dataset for the competition so that sensitive information was masked to keep relevant data patterns intact for the winning teams’ solutions.
 
Ink said the personal attention he received from his professors throughout his time at UNF, along with the support and guidance from campus resources in Career Services, who helped him secure an internship, were among the advantages that made the biggest impact on his academic success.
 
“Career Services was a huge help early on when I was looking for internships,” Ink said. “I’ve also had great support from professors who encouraged me to push my ideas further.”

An exceptional student

Dr. Karthik Umapathy, a professor in the School of Computing, said Ink was one of his exceptional students who builds mobile apps by taking something complex and breaking it into simpler things
 
“Andreas is a very talented person who formed his own company and started building mobile apps for a variety of issues,” said Umapathy.
 
For example, Ink was enrolled in the two-semester capstone Senior Project class, where he and his team developed a web application system for the Jacksonville Humane Society that helped the nonprofit manage and track pet care service requests received by the Pet Help Center.
 
It wasn’t just his peers and professors who noticed something special about Ink. Earlier this year, he won the highly competitive global Apple Swift Student Challenge with an app he built and named Tides, that helps reduce burnout and helps people ride their natural productivity “tides.” Ink won a set of Apple AirPods for his efforts.
 
He also created ExamCram, an AI-powered study app that turns class notes, slides, or lecture recordings into quizzes and flashcards. Ink says nearly 25,000 people have accessed the app across mobile and web since 2023.
 
“I built ExamCram to solve a problem I kept running into myself, which was how time-consuming and frustrating it is to make study guides,” Ink explained. “I didn’t want to spend time organizing flashcards or rewriting notes in an app, I just wanted to focus on what will be on the actual exam. It’s now used by students across the country, even internationally, and it’s received interest from a company who wanted to acquire it.”
 
Ink’s passion for app development didn’t stop at the classroom door. At UNF, he served as vice president of the AI Club and attended Neuroscience Club meetings, which helped him explore the intersection of technology and brain health, driven by his father’s condition.
 
UNF was a place where Ink could find ways to apply his skills, collaborate with others and keep pushing the boundaries of what he could build.
 
“UNF was a great environment for me to explore, build and grow,” said Ink. “I’ve appreciated the support from both students and faculty. It made a huge difference in my journey.”

Inside News Roundup

University of North Florida Convocation: State of Osprey Nation logoConvocation 2025 – State of Osprey Nation

Mark your calendars and join us for the 2025 Convocation on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in the UNF Arena. Also, Core Value Awards will be presented to outstanding faculty and staff who exemplify the five core values: Accountability, Civility, Culture of Care, Excellence and Integrity. Deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 1.

New Faculty Orientation Breakfast Meeting

The Thomas G. Library will be hosting the new Faculty Orientation Breakfast on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 8:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., Classroom 2102 A & B, Building 12. All new UNF faculty are welcome to attend, receive library swag, learn about library services, have a chance to win cool raffle prizes and have a delicious hot breakfast.

New MarComm Reference Number for Services

As of June 27, all submissions to UNF Marketing and Communications for design, marketing approval, Lockup or Word Mark and video requests will receive a new reference number beginning with "MCOM" (e.g., MCOM12345). This replaces the old RITM system. Please provide your MCOM reference number when inquiring about a request. All request forms can be accessed via the Project Request webpage

Roar and Soar Jaguars Tailgate flyerRoar and Soar Tickets Available Now

Join the 16th Annual UNF Alumni Roar & Soar Jaguars Game Day Experience as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Carolina Panthers, on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the EverBank Stadium Flex Field Lawn, prior to the start of the 1 p.m. game. Join fellow Ospreys at the pregame tailgate party with music, exclusive Jaguars giveaways, tailgate games and delicious local food. Purchase a game ticket and tailgate combo package, or if you already have game tickets, purchase a tailgate-only pass.

Get Fit

The Student Wellness Complex offers a wide variety of group fitness classes to meet different fitness levels and different interests. A variety of classes such as Booty Blast, Yoga, Spin, Ab Attack and Zumba are offered in the three dedicated group fitness rooms. Mats and equipment are provided. No sign-ups required. Valid Osprey1 card required for entry. Follow the Student Wellness Complex on Instagram @unfrecwell.

Honoring Robert Rauschenberg

MOCA Jacksonville is hosting an exhibition to celebrate Robert Rauschenberg's 100th birthday now through Oct. 19, honoring his creativity and innovative use of found objects in art. UNF students, faculty and staff receive free admission to the museum.

Faculty and Staff News

Osprey Fountain on UNF campus

Administration

Brian Verkamp, vice president and chief information officer, successfully defended his dissertation and completed his Ed.D in Educational Leadership at UNF.

Brooks College of Health

Dr. Casey Colin, associate professor, along with Sherri Lewis, adjunct, published an article “Simulation Workshop Improves Self-Efficacy and Competence Performing Nutrition-focused Physical Examination and Dietetic-Related Procedures” in Topics in Clinical Nutrition.
 
Dr. Jen Ross, associate professor and Dr. Casey Colin, associate professor, along with DCN student Melinda Luis, presented at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) conference in Indianapolis.
 
Dr. Elissa Barr, professor of public health, along with Andrea Derkits, public health instructor, Chandler Poole (MPH student) and Carnail Dubois (BSH student), developed and provided an eight-hour interactive program, “Healthy Relationships and Reproductive Health,” for young men at Level the Playing Field, a local organization empowering boys from father absent families.

Coggin College of Business

Len Ferman, adjunct professor, published another sports history book, “Great Golf Tournaments.”

Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Dr. Luke Cornelius, associate professor, was quoted in WalletHub’s 2025 article “Most and Least Educated Cities in America.”
 
Dr. Han Soo Kim, assistant professor, along with Weisheng Chiu and Young Suk Oh, published a research article “Exploring the Impact of Sports and Fitness Live Streamer Attributes on Consumer Well-Being: Symmetric and Asymmetric Modeling Approaches” in the Journal: Sport Marketing Quarterly.
 
Dr. Sean Davis, assistant professor and Dr. Han Soo Kim, assistant professor, presented their research at the North American Society for Sport Management conference in May. 
 
Dr. Suzanne Ehrlich, associate professor, was one of 50 invited experts who spoke at the Blueprint for Action Comprehensive AI Literacy in Washington, DC in June.

Free Things to Do

Idiopathic: Selections from the Mary Ann and Shepard Bryan Jr. Collection exhibitionIdiopathic: Selections from the Mary Ann and Shepard Bryan Jr. Collection

Exhibition on view now through Aug. 20, UNF Gallery of Art
This exhibition features art objects that expressively represent the human subject as frail and muted, asking the viewer what could be wrong and what we can do to change.

All Hands on Deck: 15 Years of Collection at Small Craft Advisory Press

Exhibition on view now through Aug. 29, MOCA Jacksonville
Experience an exhibition of artist books created in the past fifteen years by Small Craft Advisory Press (SCAP) at Florida State University. Founded by Professor of Art Denise Bookwalter, SCAP brings together artists, writers, designers and scholars to work collaboratively on projects that challenge the conventions of what books are and do. Each book has an entirely unique form reflecting methods ranging from historical hand-sewn bindings to laser-cut wood blocks and 3D printing. Learn more about this exhibition curated by UNF's Sheila Goloborotko, professor of printmaking.

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Spectral Subjects, 2024Project Atrium: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Exhibit on view now through Sept. 14, MOCA Jacksonville
Spectral Subjects is an interactive, thermal observatory showing a constantly updating map of the room's temperature on three colossal wall-projections. Learn more about this interactive exhibition. Image: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Spectral Subjects (rendering for MOCA Jacksonville), 2024.

Print: Selections from the Teaching collection at UNF

Exhibition on view now through Sept. 30, Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Cynthia and Walter R. Graham, Jr. M.D. Student Art Gallery, Second Floor East
Curated by Kristy Parris, this summer's curatorial intern, the exhibition "Print" focuses on the seductive nature of the printmaking process and it's ability to portray vibrant colors and form in both abstraction and figurative themes.

ARISE 2025

Friday, July 25, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., John A. Delaney Student Union, Room 3703 A-B
The Advancements in Research, Inquiry, and Scholarship Exhibition (ARISE) is an annual interdisciplinary conference at UNF granting undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to showcase their research or creative projects at the conclusion of the summer semester. Learn more about this annual conference.

Spin

Friday, July 25, 5:30 - 6:25 p.m., Student Wellness Complex, Room 1700
Spin provides the perfect environment to push your cardio limits. You'll pedal through hill climbs, sprints and other interval drills with great music and motivating instructors. Learn more about what to expect from this upcoming spin class.

FL-DSSG The Big Reveal event flyer2025 Florida Data Science for Social Good - The Big Reveal Event

Friday, July 29, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., WJCT Studio A
Attend a presentation on the results of the 2025 Florida Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) projects. The DSSG interns have been working on the Cathedral Arts Project, Nonprofit Center for Northeast Florida and LISC Jacksonville projects during an 11-week intensive data science internship program offered at the University of North Florida. Each project addresses a wicked problem facing Florida residents, such as arts education, nonprofit health and hiers' property issues. At the event, DSSG interns will discuss findings and reveal insights gained from the projects. Learn more about this free event and register to attend.

Free Museum Nights @ MOCA

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5 - 9 p.m., MOCA Jacksonville
Museum Nights @ MOCA features free admission thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue! Enjoy extended hours, the MOCA Bar and free activities. Museum Nights are open to all. Learn more about free museum nights taking place on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Technology to Improve Instructor Presence

Friday, Aug. 8, Noon - 12:45 p.m., Virtual
This training introduces faculty to video creation principles using smartphone devices to enhance instructor presence and student engagement in online courses. Learn more and register for this course presented by the Center for Instruction and Research Technology.

Botanical Life, Art and Culture Garden Tour

Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Thomas G. Carpenter Library, Eastside of Building (Outside)
Explore the lush gardens and admire the stunning flora and fauna on UNF's campus. Knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through the gardens, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the plants and artwork that you encounter along the way. Learn more details about this upcoming garden tour.

Market Days

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., John A. Delaney Student Union, Osprey Plaza
Enjoy the festivities at Osprey Plaza every Wednesday as the space transforms into a bustling marketplace featureing a variety of local vendors and campus partners. Learn more about Market Days at UNF.

Swoop Summary

UNF golf female student-athletesFour Ospreys Tabbed To WGCA All-American Scholar Team

North Florida women's golf earned selections from Kaitlyn Schroeder, Kaitlynn Washburn, Helen Zhou and Braydn Smith onto the 2024-25 Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars Team. Learn more about the WGCA All-American selection criteria.

Athletic Programs Announce 2025 Schedules

As the fall 2025 semester quickly approaches, several athletic programs have unveiled their upcoming schedules. Women's soccer kicks off their season on the road on Aug. 14 against Howard University Bisons and will play their first home match at Hodges Stadium on Aug. 21 facing the FIU Panthers. Men's soccer, the reigning ASUN champions, will play their first game at home on Sept. 4 against the FAU Owls completing four games on the road. UNF volleyball starts their season with the North Florida Sunshine Tournament on Aug.29, where they will compete against the Georgia Southern Eagles. Support all UNF  fall sports teams and get your tickets today.