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Inside UNF — May 21, 2026

Perry Weather Heat Lab opens at UNF's Korey Stringer Institute

Perry Weather Heat Lab on UNF campusThe University of North Florida opened the Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF’s Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) this week. The lab will be a hub of research on how extreme heat affects the body, informing real-world protocols and policies.
 
The event brought together university leaders, researchers, community partners and athletes on campus in recognition of a new chapter in a national effort to ensure no one dies from a preventable heat-related illness.
 
Founded in 2010 at the University of Connecticut (UConn) following the death of NFL Pro Bowl offensive lineman Korey Stringer, who collapsed during training camp and died of exertional heat stroke, KSI has spent 16 years producing the research, policies and protocols that have reshaped how sports organizations, the military and employers manage heat risk. 
 
KSI at UNF opened in fall 2025 and is its first satellite location expansion beyond UConn, driven by Jacksonville’s year-round heat, large military presence, growing professional sports ecosystem and significant outdoor labor workforce.
 

UNF receives NSF award to reduce flaws in 3D‑printed metal parts

Two male UNF advanced manufacturing students working in a labThe University of North Florida has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award that will allow researchers to make 3D‑printed metal parts more reliable and less wasteful. 
 
Dr. Longfei Zhou, assistant professor of advanced manufacturing engineering, and a team of student researchers will utilize the NSF award to develop a system to improve metal 3D printing by spotting and fixing problems as they occur during the printing process. 
 
Student researchers involved in the project include advanced manufacturing engineering seniors Maria Fernanda Ocrospoma Figueroa, Tessa Baur and Taylor Uhruh.
 

UNF celebrates faculty at the 2026 Faculty Awards

UNF faculty members socializing at an eventThe University of North Florida recognized the outstanding achievements of its faculty with the 2026 Faculty Awards, highlighting excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and innovation. 
 
Leading the honorees, Lynne Arriale with the School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences was named the 2026 Distinguished Professor.
 
The runner-up for the award is Dr. Tes Tuason, professor, program director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and a licensed clinical psychologist.
 

UNF celebrates research excellence at STARS

  
The University of North Florida celebrated Research Week with the 2026 Scholars Transforming Academic Research Symposium (STARS), held Friday, April 24. Sponsored by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), STARS is a featured Research Week event and UNF’s annual, universitywide celebration of research, scholarship and creative activity. The annual event includes a poster session and awards ceremony recognizing scholarly achievements across disciplines.

High-Impact Research Article Award

The High-Impact Research Article Award recognized faculty authors of influential scholarly articles published within the past five years, as measured by Web of Science citations. 

Inter-College Collaboration

  • Heather Barnes Truelove (Psychological and Brain Sciences) and Erin Largo Wight (Public Health), for “Reducing single-use plastic on college campuses: Theory of planned behavior-based brief interventions,” Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology, 2023.

Brooks College of Health

  • Kassie Terrell (Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences) for “Exploring life stressors, depression, and coping strategies in college students,” Journal of American College Health, 2024.

Coggin College of Business

Di Shang (Management) for “Use of telehealth among racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States before and during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Public Health Reports, 2023.

Karen Patterson, Benjamin Williams and Angela FalconettiCollege of Arts and Sciences

  • Humanities: Sarah LaChance Adams (Philosophy and Religious Studies), for “Gender-inclusive language in midwifery and perinatal services: A guide and argument for justice,” Birth-Issues in Perinatal Care, 2025.
  • Social Sciences: Rachel Riggs Achorn (Communication) for “Examining the diffusion of innovations from a dynamic, differential-effects perspective: A longitudinal study on AI adoption among employees,” Communication Research, 2023.
  • Natural Sciences: Benjamin Williams (Chemistry), for “Highly selective photocatalytic methane coupling by Au-Modified Bi2WO6,” ACS Catalysis, 2024.

College of Computing, Engineering and Construction

  • Gokan May (Mechanical Engineering) for “Digital product passport: A pathway to circularity and sustainability in modern manufacturing,” Sustainability, 2024.

UNF Interim President Angela Falconetti, Professor Rakesh Maurya and Provost Karen PattersonSilverfield College of Education and Human Services

  • Rakesh Maurya (Leadership, Organization and Community Impact) for “A qualitative content analysis of ChatGPT's client simulation role-play for practising counselling skills,” Counselling & Psychotherapy Research, 2024.

Additional Faculty Honors

STARS recognized faculty achievements in scholarship, creative activity and prestigious fellowships:

Best Scholarly Monograph Award

  • Anne Pfister (Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work) for The Evidence Is Life: Deaf Pilgrimages to Language and Community in Mexico City. Gallaudet University Press (2025).

Karen Patterson, Stephen Heywood and Angela FalconettiBest Creative Work Award

  • Stephen Heywood (Art, Art History and Design) for Double lidded Jar and Base with Smokestack Vase. Juror's Award, 8th Annual Center for Contemporary Arts National (2024).

Prestigious Fellowship Award

  • Aaron Creller (Philosophy and Religious Studies) Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Research Milestones and Distinctions

STARS also celebrated important research milestones across the university:
  • First-time funded principal investigators: Andrew Barnes, Leidy Barrero, Nelson Delfino de Campos Neto, Charles Fitzsimmons, Sean Freeder, Emily Gabriel, Chady Ghnatios, Joseph Hyder, Dan Koo, Eva Matthews, Dag Naslund, Navid Nickdoost, Carlene Taylor and Benjamin Williams.
  • Five years of continuous funding: Kim Cheek.
  • Ten years of continuous funding: Matthew Gilg and Wanda Lastrapes
  • Departmental achievements:
    • Highest number of PIs: School of Engineering (15).
    • Most sponsored funding: Small Business Development Center ($3,160,195.90).
  • $250,000 or more in FY 2024-2025: Michael Binder, Stuart Chalk, Raphael Crowley, Sophie Filibert, James Fletcher, Cheryl Ann Fountain, Laura Heffernan, David Hoppey, Christopher Janson, Wanda Lastrapes, Michele Moore, Deborah Owen, Thobias Sando and David Waddell.

Platinum and Millionaire Stars

Honors of distinction were presented to:

Platinum Stars

Recognizing cumulative sponsored funding of $1 million or more were awarded to Raphael Crowley, Sophie Filibert, Matthew Gilg, David Hoppey, Christopher Janson and Michele Moore.

Karen Patterson, Debbie Magyar and Angela FalconettiMillionaire Star

Honoring $1 million or more awarded during FY 2024-2025, was presented to Deborah Magyar.

2026 STARS Poster Winners

The STARS Poster Competition provided an opportunity for faculty to share their research and scholarship with UNF colleagues, as well as make connections across the campus. Each faculty and staff attendee had the opportunity to select posters that they felt best demonstrated excellence in presentation, content and impact of research. The 2026 STARS poster winners are:
  • Tenured Faculty Category: Pieter de Jong
  • Tenure-Track Faculty Category: Han Soo Kim
STARS underscores UNF’s strong culture of excellence and collaboration, celebrating the impactful work of its scholars and the vital role research plays in advancing knowledge and serving the broader community.

North Florida Athletics names Mayo Clinic official healthcare provider

Blue background with words Mayo Clinic - North Florida OspreysUniversity of North Florida Athletics announced a transformational collaboration with Mayo Clinic to be its Official Healthcare Provider on Monday.
 
The sponsorship will enhance medical care, resources and health services for North Florida student-athletes, while strengthening the long-standing connection between North Florida and one of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions. The collaboration will offer North Florida world-class clinical services and medical coverage for its student-athletes and programs.
 
Through the sponsorship, North Florida student-athletes will benefit from Mayo Clinic’s expertise – ranging from weekly on-site clinics within our North Florida Athletic Training facilities to comprehensive medical coverage at home competitions.
 
Learn more about the collaboration with Mayo Clinic.

UNF recognized as a sustainable campus

John A. Delaney Student Union building on UNF campusUNF has officially been certified as a sustainable campus as of May 6 by the association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
 
This certification meaningfully supports UNF's aspiration to become a Top 100 Public University in the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings. Notably, 14 of the top 15 public institutions on this list have earned a sustainability designation under the AASHE program. Sustainability and environmental performance are increasingly important factors for prospective students when selecting a university. This recognition reinforces UNF's commitment to environmental stewardship and institutional excellence for both current and prospective students.
 
This milestone was achieved thanks to the efforts of the UNF Sustainability Committee, UNF's leadership and administration, and the collective efforts of our campus community.
 
In addition, UNF successfully met the eligibility deadline for inclusion in the Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges. Should UNF be selected for inclusion, this would present another valuable institutional achievement.

Osprey Profile: Kendrall "KJ" Green

UNF student Kendrall (KJ) Green Jr.By Byron E. Jones
 
This summer, University of North Florida junior Kendrall "KJ" Green Jr. will travel across the Atlantic to Northern Ireland as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright UK Summer Institute (UKSI) scholarship. He is only the second student in UNF’s history to be selected for the program.
 
The Fulbright UKSI program provides U.S. undergraduates with limited to no international travel experience the opportunity to engage in academic coursework while exploring United Kingdom (UK) culture and history. The US‑UK Fulbright Commission annually chooses up to 60 U.S. undergraduate students from hundreds of applicants to take part in intensive academic and cultural summer programs at leading institutions across the UK.
 
Green, an honors student majoring in interdisciplinary health studies with minors in leadership and health administration, will study abroad at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) from June 13 to July 4. While there, he will learn about Irish history and culture, leadership development and explore healthcare data initiatives.
 
He chose QUB for its strong programs in health information and data science, which closely align with his academic and professional goals of working in health informatics.
 

OspreyPro receives NACE program endorsement

UNF student talking with a Brasfield & Corrie recruiter at Career EventThe University of North Florida’s OspreyPro career and professional development program has been endorsed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
 
This distinction recognizes the strength of the program’s alignment with the NACE Career Readiness Framework and an intentional, evidence-based approach to preparing students for career success. It endorses OspreyPro as a leading example of how to embed career readiness into academic experience.
 
OspreyPro is UNF’s progressive four-level career and professional development program. It represents the ideal blend of Career Services, faculty and employers collaborating to positively impact students’ career readiness.
 

Inside News Roundup

Design Minds Unleashed

Last month, 19 graphic design students and faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Art, Art History and Design joined other students from Jacksonville University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Flagler College and Florida State College at Jacksonville, as they participated in the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Regional Portfolio Review event held at JU. There were 19 graphic design students representing UNF. Special congratulations to Kylie Powers and Leah Bush for earning 1st and 3rd place during the competition.

First Coast Healthiest Companies Award

For 18 consecutive years, the University of North Florida received the Healthiest Company Award and was honored with the Platinum Level Award for the 2025 Healthiest Companies by the First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. As a Platinum Award winner, UNF demonstrates outstanding commitment to a healthy environment.  The Platinum Level award was based on program offerings, services and performance in the following categories: health behaviors, safety, physical activity, nutrition/weight management, mental health, organizational policies and prevention. This award underscores the strides that the Healthy Osprey initiative is making and serves as a positive reminder that a collaborative, integrated approach can optimize the holistic health of our University community. Representatives from RecWell attended the Annual First Coast Worksite Wellness Conference at the Florida Blue Deerwood Campus to receive the award.

Volunteers Needed

Lend-A-Wing needs help restocking the pantry on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to Noon. Volunteers can expect to unload groceries, weigh inventory and restock shelves/fridges, followed by some light cleaning. Volunteers can sign up using the YouCanBookMe page.

Celebrate Colleagues

Recognize a colleague who goes above and beyond. View the C2C Recognition Program page on UNF Central to view featured colleague recognitions. Learn more in the C2C Knowledge Base Article, or submit employee recognition today.

UNF Perk Spotlight: AAA Membership Savings

AAA has a limited-time offer for UNF employees. New members can get a free Classic Plan membership for one year, available until Sunday, May 31. Benefits include 24/7 roadside assistance and shopping and travel discounts. Kimberly Pellicer-Durham from AAA will be in Building 1, Suite 1101, TODAY, Thursday, May 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. to sign up new members. For questions or issues, please create a Service Now ticket.

Community Engagement Survey

The Center for Community Initiatives and the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships are assessing UNF’s impact in Northeast Florida through community engagement. Faculty and staff are invited to complete a 5-minute survey by Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m., focusing on any experiential/service-learning courses taught, board and committee service and volunteer efforts from the past academic year.

Faculty and Staff News

Osprey Fountain on UNF campus

Academic & Student Affairs, Office of Student Success

Dr. Erin Richman, associate vice president for Student Success and Dr. Justin Sipes, senior director for Experiential Learning, presented at the Association of American College & Universities Conference on Learning and Student Success in Tucson, Arizona on April 17.

Brooks College of Health

Physical Therapy

Dr. Guilherme Cesar, assistant professor, was invited to give a presentation for the Good Shepherd’s DISRUPT Healthcare Innovation Summit in Pennsylvania, April.

Nutrition and Dietetics

Dr. Casey Colin, associate professor, hosted Day 2 of the "2026 Virtual Quality Symposium: Elevating Nutrition and Dietetics Practice through Data Collection and Quality Improvement" in a collaboration between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Dietetic Practice Group and the Commission on Dietetic Registration Quality Management Committee on April 21. In addition, Dr. Casey presented "You’re Doing Better Than You Think: Career Conversations for Early RDNs" during the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Nutrition Symposium on April 11; presented "Primer - High Quality Use of NCP from Clinical Reasoning & Documentation to Outcomes" during the International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2026 Virtual Conference on April 18, and published "Factors influencing nutrition care process and nutrition care process terminology implementation among United States dietetics educators and preceptors" in Frontiers in Nutrition, April.

Public Health

Dr. Elissa Barr, professor, along with Ashley Mezzano, MPH student, Dr. Kassie Terrell, associate professor and Dr. Zhigang Xie, presented "Exploring the Relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risky Sexual Behaviors” at the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) in Providence, Rhode Island in April.

College of Computing, Engineering and Construction

Engineering

Dr. Gökan May, associate professor along with Dr. Pallavi Singh, assistant professor, Electrical Engineering, received a UNF Foundation Board Grant for smart manufacturing research in May.
 
Dr. May, along with co-author Dr. Foivos Psarommatis, published “A Comprehensive Review of Digital Product Passports in Sustainable Manufacturing: Current State, Challenges, and Future Directions” in Circular Economy and Sustainability, a Springer Nature journal, April. In addition, Dr. May along with co-author Dr. Foivos Psarommatis, published “Advancing Industrial Energy Efficiency with Data-Driven Methods: A Systematic Review and Roadmap for Research and Practice” in the Journal of Sustainability Research, April. Dr. May, along with co-authors Dharani Gandhi, UNF Mechanical Engineering alumnus, and Dr. Foivos Psarommatis, published “An Integrated RFID and Vision-Based Closed-Loop Quality Control Architecture for Sterile Medical Device Assembly Lines: Industrial Implementation and Validation” in Applied Sciences, May.
 
Dr. Christopher Oshman, assistant professor, advised UNF’s American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) student team as they designed, built and represented UNF for the first time in the international Electric Human Powered Vehicle Challenge organized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, April 25–26.

Digital Learning and Innovation

Dr. Sarah Moukhliss, STEM online learning librarian and Trina McCowan of Flagler College, worked with FLVC to publish an OER textbook in LibreTexts, "Library Guide Assessment Standards for Quality-Checked Review workbook."

International Center

Aracely Gallegos, study abroad coordinator, secured a grant from the Institute of International Education (IIE), enabling UNF to nominate 25 eligible students to receive a $165.00 scholarship to apply towards their U.S. passport application process. The IIE American Passport Project is an award for U.S. colleges and universities in the IIE Network that supports Pell-eligible students to obtain a U.S. passport and encourage participation in study abroad.

Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Dr. John W. White, professor, has a forthcoming academic article on state-mandated censorship of university course materials in The Journal of Academic Freedom (an AAUP journal).
 
Dr. Elizabeth Hale Rozas, associate professor and co-director of National Writing Project will be one of the 2026 recipients of the University's Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award to be presented at fall convocation.
 
Xavier Rozas, director of the STEP Lab and assistant director of NEFSTEM, was awarded the Gabor Award for Collaboration and Impact at the 2026 UNF Professional Development Forum.

Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Maria Atilano, student engagement librarian, presented "Library Programming and Marketing Best Practices for Gen Z Audiences" during the Southwest Florida Library Network (SWFLN) Communications and Marketing Interest Group in April.

Dr. Deborah Williams, scholarly communication librarian, will be facilitating a workshop on Bibliometrics and Altmetrics on June 4, 2026 for the Alabama Library Association (ALLA) and the National Network of Alabama Libraries (NNAL) hosted by the University of South Alabama. The workshop is titled "Bibliometrics Measures and their Impact: How to Use Alternative Metrics to Demonstrate Achievement." Register today.

Free Things to Do

Project Atrium: Nari Ward - Great Greetings

Exhibition on view now through Aug. 16, MOCA Jacksonville
Great Greetings is a new exhibition which transforms MOCA Jacksonville’s Atrium into a shimmering space of gold and silver by using everyday, disposable emergency blankets. The blankets, often used for survival or post-marathon recovery, drape the Atrium’s walls and dangle overhead as pennants, enveloping viewers in gleaming metallic color. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind exhibition.

Willful Miscommunication, Installation view. 2026. MOCA Jacksonville.Willful Miscommunication: An Exquisite Collaboration

Exhibition on view now through Aug. 16, MOCA Jacksonville
Created by students in the Enlivened Spaces class at the University of North Florida, in response to Nari Ward’s Great Greetings exhibition in the Atrium, this exhibition explores topics of communication, conversation, and how a lack of understanding results in division using three-dimensional figures. Learn more about this unique student exhibition.

Outside Looking In: The Paintings of Amer Kobaslija

Exhibition on view now through Sept. 20, MOCA Jacksonville
This exhibition features a collection of works by locally based, international artist Amer Kobaslija, tracing his career from early works to the present, including works from his multiple well-known artistic series. Learn more about this exhibition featuring Kobaslija's renowned paintings.

UNF Alumni Third Thursday Alumni Athletes Edition May 21, 2026Third Thursday: Athletes Edition

Thursday, May 21, 6 - 8 p.m., Island Wing Company Grill & Bar - Tamaya
Wings, good vibes and Osprey pride are all on the menu at this month’s Third Thursday. Enjoy a laid‑back evening of alumni connection and seriously good food.

VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA

Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., MOCA Jacksonville
Through VyStar Credit Union's generous support, members of the community have greater access to contemporary art through free admission to MOCA Jacksonville every Saturday. Free and open to all. Learn more about Vystar Free Saturdays at MOCA.

Alison's Retirement Reception May 28, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pmAlison Cruess' Retirement Reception

Thursday, May 28, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Osprey Commons, Talon Room
Celebrate the exceptional 26-year career of Alison Cruess and wish her a heartfelt farewell at her retirement reception. RSVP by today, Thursday, May 21. Learn more about this opening celebration and register.

Youth Environmental Summer Summit

Monday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Adam W. Herbert University Center
The Youth Environmental Summer Summit (YESS) is a free, half day, event at the University of North Florida that brings high school students together to explore environmental topics, share ideas and more. Learn more about this free summit (Registration open through Monday, May 25).

Osprey Staff Association Annual BreakfastOsprey Staff Association Annual Breakfast

Tuesday, June 2, 8 - 10 a.m., Adam W. Herbert University Center
The OSA Annual Breakfast will be held in the University Center Ballrooms. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the breakfast officially begins at 8:30 a.m. Attendees will hear updates from the OSA Executive Board as well as other guest speakers.

Standardized Test Prep

Thursday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., J. Brooks Brown Hall (Room 1009 and 1016)
The University of North Florida invites high school students (recommended 9th through 12th grade) to sign up for a free test preparation session offered by UNF. These sessions equip students for success on the standardized tests (ACT, SAT, CLT) that are often a requirement for college or university admission. Learn more about test prep opportunities and register for upcoming sessions.

Digital Marketing Clinic - Part 1: Brand Identity & Messaging

Monday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Online
Whether you're just launching or finally getting your marketing house in order, this hands-on series walks you through the four pillars of a working digital presence. Hosted by the UNF Small Business Development Center. Learn more and register for this upcoming webinar.

Dateline

UNF balloons for dateline

Milestones

Congratulations to the following employees with a milestone anniversary in May 2026:

20 Years

Michael Chung, Senior Small Business Consulting Coordinator, Small Business Development Center
James Mousa, Coordinator Asset Management, Controller's Office

10 Years

Sara Colosimo, Associate Lecturer, Department of Biology
Darlene Jones, Senior Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities
Daniel Orel, Assistant Director, Institute of Police Technology and Management

5 Years

Callie Hendricksen, Coordinator of Business and Administrative Operations, Athletics
Teresa Medrano Montealegre, Processing Specialist, Admissions
Ricky Watson, Maintenance Superintendent, Housing and Residence Life

Welcome

The following employees were either hired by UNF or were promoted from OPS positions recently:
Fletcher Basch, Assistant Director, Enrollment Services Planning and Operations
Kayla Byrd, Administrative Support Coordinator, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services Dean's Office
Emma Carbone, Office Manager, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services
Kathryn Craver, Life, Physical, or Social Science Coordinator, Department of Biology
Maurice Daniels, Maintenance Mechanic, Physical Facilities
Thomas Davis, Custodial Services Superintendent, Housing and Residence Life
Destiny Fordham, Student Success Advocacy Coordinator, Office of Student Success
Lasha Kai Harvey, Administrative Secretary, School of Engineering
Indie Lewis, Assistant Director Eco Adventure, Recreation and Wellness
Aniqa Ibnat Lim, Post Doctoral Associate, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Nirmala Manne, Data Warehouse Architect III, Data Management Platforms (Aaron Small)
Delaney Rose, Head Beach Volleyball Coach, Athletics
Cecilia Santos, Assistant Child Development Teacher, UNF Preschool
Ashleigh Vickers, Course Scheduling and Curriculum Coordinator, Registrar's Office
Jessica Young, Small Business Consulting Coordinator, Small Business Development Center

Great Job

The following employees were recently promoted:
Loc Tran, Senior Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities
Autumn Willoughby, Senior Accounts Payable/Receiving Representative, Housing and Residence Life

Swoop Summary

2025-26 North Florida Women's Golf teams members and coachesWomen's Golf Notches Best Finish In Program History To Cap Off NCAA Championship Tallahassee Regional

North Florida Women's Golf recorded its best NCAA Regional finish in program history at the 2026 NCAA Championship Tallahassee Regional at Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida. Learn more about the team's historical performance.

Track and Field Tallies 12 Podium Finishes On Day Three Of ASUN Outdoor Championships

North Florida Track and Field recorded 12 podium finishes to close out Day Three competition at the 2026 ASUN Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium on Saturday. North Florida placed second on the Men's side with 164 points, and fourth on the Women's side with 91 points. It marked the first runner up finish for the Men since 2016. Learn more about the championship performances of North Florida's track and field student-athletes.

Mercadante Named ASUN Coach Of The Year, Top-Seeded Baseball Earns ASUN Postseason Honors

The Atlantic Sun Conference announced Monday that North Florida Baseball had six players earn 2026 ASUN Postseason awards. North Florida's 2026 ASUN Postseason awards were highlighted by redshirt junior left-handed pitcher Dakota Stone's First Team All-ASUN honor and Head Coach Joe Mercadante's ASUN Coach of the Year award. Learn more about the accomplishments of North Florida Baseball.