A-Z Index

2025

October

Globe statue outside of Biological Sciences building

University News

Wall Street Journal ranks UNF among 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S.

October 14, 2025

Andrew Sabin sitting behind a keyboard holding a guitar

Community Alumni

UNF alum to perform pregame show at Jaguars game

October 9, 2025

Research Science

UNF chemistry professor awarded NSF Grant to advance laser-based measurement technology

October 7, 2025

Faculty and Staff Community

Director of UNF STEP Lab supports STEM education for educators and students

October 6, 2025

Outside of Tom and Betty Petway Hall

Education Research

UNF receives $2.1M Dept. of Education grant to strengthen civics education

October 3, 2025

Szymon Ciesielski and his student team posed on stairwell

Research Science

UNF receives NIH grant to investigate a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s

October 2, 2025

President Moez Limayem standing behind podium

Community

UNF students and programs take center stage at this week’s Florida Supply Chain Summit

October 1, 2025

September

Cameron Myers standing on a platform above river

Student Life Community

UNF’s T&L program powers student success through industry partnerships

September 25, 2025

UNF letters with two students walking in background

University News

UNF among the nation’s 2026 “Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report for 7th consecutive year

September 23, 2025

University of North Florida AI for Work and Life Certificate - Sponsored by NLP LOGIX: AI REALIZED

Artificial Intelligence Community

More than 11,000 people have registered for free UNF AI online certificate that launches this week

September 22, 2025

Tom Piatak standing near Magellan Transport Logistics sign in front of building

Business Alumni

UNF alumnus turned CEO: How Tom Piatak grew a global logistics empire

September 19, 2025

Scott Mythen presenting in front of the new kiosk

Community

UNF unveils Veterans Museum Kiosk

September 17, 2025

The MedNexus sign outside of the building

Innovation Community

New MedNexus Challenge open to DCPS students; last year’s winners presented to Congress

September 16, 2025

Brooks College of Health building

Research Community

Brooks Rehabilitation donation enables UNF to double physical therapy program

September 12, 2025

Faculty, staff and students sitting in the crowd of Convocation

Research Student Life

UNF celebrates student and faculty success and community partnerships during 2025 Convocation

September 12, 2025

Science University News

UNF chemistry chair earns prestigious Professor of the Year award

September 11, 2025

Community Alumni

From Osprey standout to Sporting Jax pro

September 10, 2025

Four IERE faculty in nature

Community Environment

UNF receives $1M gift from River Branch Foundation to support IERE

September 9, 2025

Blue background with words University of North Florida: AI FOR WORK AND LIFE CERTIFICATE

Education Artificial Intelligence

UNF’s new AI for Work and Life online certificate is free for the public through 2025

September 8, 2025

The Lastingers standing in front of bookshelf

University News Alumni

UNF celebrates grand opening of Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History

September 5, 2025

Sporting Jax playing soccer on field

Athletics Community

Sporting JAX and UNF forge national blueprint for sport innovation

September 4, 2025

Three students standing around a telescope

Community Science

Astronomy Nights return to UNF with new guest lectures

September 2, 2025

August

Seven freshmen posing next to a 2029 balloon sign

University News Student Life

UNF welcomes largest incoming freshman class in University history

August 29, 2025

UNF students posing with Jacksonville Jaguars mascot and two cheerleaders outside the UNF Field House

Student Life Community

Ospreys flock to Jaguars season tickets sale

August 22, 2025

early-career apprentices and UNF students standing around a table

Community Research

UNF, JEA and Miller Electric partner on workforce development in renewable energy sector

August 20, 2025

Three UNF students wearing Osprey T-shirts

Faculty and Staff Arts and Culture

Inside ‘Swoop’ on what’s new and upcoming for 2025-26 academic year

August 18, 2025

New UNF faculty posing with UNF President Moez Limayem

Faculty and Staff Research

UNF welcomes T&L, data science, engineering, biochemistry researchers among new faculty

August 15, 2025

Two UNF transportation and logistics students speaking to a professional at a shipyard

Research University News

UNF ranks among nation’s best for supply chain management in 2025 EduRank report

August 14, 2025

Students presenting

Innovation Technology

UNF students use data science skills to help solve problems affecting Northeast Florida residents

August 12, 2025

Research Innovation

UNF sport management professor explores fan engagement in the digital age

August 11, 2025

Research Faculty and Staff

UNF professor empowers future STEM educators through innovation and computational thinking

August 5, 2025

Student Life Alumni

UNF teams up with KLS Martin to launch students into high demand medical technology careers

August 4, 2025

Bedazzled UNF commencement cap

Student Life University News

UNF celebrates Summer 2025 Commencement

August 1, 2025

July

Community Health

UNF student helps lead life-saving mobile stroke unit in Jacksonville

July 31, 2025

Pond view of Brooks College of Health Building

Research Alumni

UNF alum empowers the next generation of nurses

July 29, 2025

Community Research

UNF graduate student uses research, prevention and engagement to improve community health

July 28, 2025

Two employer representatives looking at a UNF folder

Business University News

UNF hosts fourth annual Employer Summit strengthening regional workforce partnerships

July 25, 2025

Leadership

UNF graduating senior turns passion for sports into a career playbook

July 24, 2025

Leadership Community

UNF student building global bridges through sustainability leadership  

July 21, 2025

Jessie Roncevic looking at a plant

Research Environment

UNF biology major merges the love of art, science and service 

July 17, 2025

Ribbon cutting in front of new Honors residence hall

University News Community

UNF hosts ribbon cutting ceremony to open new Osprey Ridge residence hall

July 16, 2025

Leadership Alumni

UNF academic advisor encourages students to pursue their passion

July 14, 2025

Detroit Tigers sales team standing in front of the baseball field

Alumni

UNF grad lands dream job with Detroit's biggest sports franchises

July 10, 2025

Dr. Jacqueline Meier holding her certificate standing among four other researchers

Health Research

Three UNF Faculty Named Research Mentors of the Year for Supporting Student Success

July 9, 2025

Environment Education

IERE coordinator supports environmental education programs

July 8, 2025

Environment Student Life

UNF grad student conservationist dives deep into marine mammal research

July 7, 2025

Seven nutrition and dietetic graduates standing together

Education Health

UNF ranked No. 4 in nation for Best Online Master’s in Dietetics in 2025 by Forbes

July 3, 2025

June

Ula McCarthy standing by her research poster

Research Technology

UNF grad contributes to human freeze response research

June 30, 2025

Science Innovation

UNF graduate builds award-winning apps inspired by family, fueled by purpose

June 26, 2025

Student speaking with Miller Electric at a career event

University News Business

UNF launches “Soaring Together” Corporate Partnership Program

June 25, 2025

Faculty and Staff University News

UNF names Dr. Kimberly Mayer as Chief Research Officer

June 24, 2025

Social Sciences Research

Josh Gellers named first faculty fellow for artificial intelligence at UNF

June 23, 2025

Alumni Faculty and Staff

Osprey alum helps students navigate the world of financial aid

June 18, 2025

Dr. Corey Causey looking at a tube

Health Science

After receiving second patent, UNF researchers closer to producing drug that can “turn off” cancer

June 17, 2025

Business Education

UNF Doctoral student champions innovation in Jacksonville’s local economy

June 16, 2025

Smilla Kolbe running at 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Student Life Athletics

UNF’s Smilla Kolbe makes history as first Outdoor First Team All-American in Program History

June 16, 2025

UNF blue placeholder

Social Sciences Business

UNF students awarded prestigious Gilman Scholarship to travel abroad

June 12, 2025

Two students talking at the archeology dig site

Research Student Life

UNF archaeology and NPS digging deeper into curious shell formations at Timucuan Preserve

June 10, 2025

UNF sign

Community Research

UNF celebrates innovation, excellence and record-breaking achievements in 2024-25

June 10, 2025

UNF Surf team posing with their surfboards

Student Life

UNF Surf Team heading to nationals

June 9, 2025

Student working on box that will go up with the NASA balloon

Community Research

UNF team selected by NASA to investigate sun’s radiation impacts this summer

June 4, 2025

UNF MedNexus students talking at a round table

Health MedNexus

UNF MedNexus and Telescope Health launch collaboration to find healthcare solutions for nonprofits

June 3, 2025

Visiting Netherlands educators posing with UNF statue

Education Community

SCOEHS hosts Dutch educators for collaborative exchange

June 2, 2025

May

Anderson Bobo getting footage of NCAA competitors

Athletics Alumni

UNF Alum combines passion for running and storytelling covering NCAA Track and Field Championships

May 30, 2025

Faculty and Staff Research

Dr. Kerry Clark awarded Terry Professorship to continue research challenging rarity of Lyme Disease

May 28, 2025

Student racer sitting in car

Student Life

Osprey Racing beats all Florida SUS schools in international Formula SAE competition

May 27, 2025

Main entrance sign to University of North Florida's campus

University News

Notice of proposed changes to University fees

May 23, 2025

basketball game

Athletics Faculty and Staff

Matthew Driscoll, winningest head coach in UNF men’s basketball and Atlantic Sun Conference history, steps down

May 22, 2025

Alumni Health

UNF Alum named hospital president of Brooks Rehabilitation’s Arizona Campus

May 22, 2025

Faculty and Staff Health

UNF appoints Dr. Mei Zhao as Brooks College of Health dean

May 20, 2025

Jennifer Mendoza sitting at her desk

Technology Faculty and Staff

IT expert enjoys finding solutions and connecting with others

May 19, 2025

Crowd of people sitting down looking at projector screen

Business Community

2025 Small Business Week Awards presented at UNF

May 16, 2025

UNF student posing next to the Professional Portraits Booth in the Student Union

University News

Professional Portrait Booth opens in the Student Union

May 15, 2025

Jessica Jin holding winning check

Innovation Artificial Intelligence

UNF grad student places 2nd in MIT’s Global Healthcare Hackathon

May 14, 2025

MedNexus and HCA staff standing together, including Zharia Ireland (second to left)

Health MedNexus

UNF MedNexus and HCA Healthcare partnership offers students a pathway to success

May 13, 2025

UNF undergraduate students Bridget Dunn, Abby Kuba, Ethan Lowe and graduate student Gabriel Pesek working with equipment

Innovation MedNexus

UNF engineering students develop groundbreaking technology to detect traumatic brain injuries in sports

May 12, 2025

Members of the softball team hugging after winning ASUN title

Athletics

UNF Softball wins first-ever ASUN Championship Title in program history

May 11, 2025

Alireza Jahan-mihan with two NutriNews co-editors looking at magazine

Faculty and Staff Science

UNF professor celebrates 10 years of mentoring future nutrition leaders

May 8, 2025

Outside visual of the MOCA building

Arts and Culture

Northeast Florida’s oldest art museum earns highest national recognition

May 8, 2025

Faculty and Staff

UNF appoints Jennifer Murray to Thomas G. Carpenter Library dean

May 7, 2025

Jimmy Orth (left) and Robert Peek (right) holding their awards

Community Alumni

UNF recognizes two public service alumni for outstanding contributions

May 6, 2025

The Ghnatios Mayo Team

Health Faculty and Staff

UNF professor’s AI solution involving electrolyte replacement therapy wins Mayo Clinic Datathon

May 5, 2025

UNF students sitting with other graduates

Student Life University News

UNF celebrates Spring 2025 Commencement

May 2, 2025

The 2025 UNF Rugby Team

Community Student Life

UNF Rugby Club soars to first national championship

May 1, 2025

Morgan Ray and Michael Ray standing in front of arena building

Student Life Leadership

Two brothers overcome great odds to walk across the commencement stage together

May 1, 2025

April

Student Life Business

UNF freshman accepted into Fulbright UK Summer Institute Program

April 30, 2025

Gianna Forte and Shekinah Mitchell sitting

Health Student Life

UNF celebrates first graduates of new health admin and physical therapy dual degree program

April 29, 2025

The Beach Volleyball team standing in front of volleyball net holding ASUN sign

Athletics

No. 17 ranked UNF Beach Volleyball advances to NCAA after winning 2025 ASUN Championship

April 28, 2025

Three nursing students standing

Research University News

Navigating career success: How UNF guarantees experiential learning for students

April 25, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Technology

First UNF faculty member picked for Naval Research Laboratory summer program

April 24, 2025

Leadership Health

UNF senior's path to sports medicine: Success driven by supportive faculty and self-discipline

April 23, 2025

Mayor Donna Deegan signs bill for new UNF esports arena, sitting next to President Moez Limayem

Technology Student Life

City Council signs bill supporting UNF Flight Deck esports arena

April 22, 2025

2025 UNF Cheer Team posed in front of Osprey Fountain

Athletics Student Life

UNF Cheer makes history with podium finish at NCA College Nationals

April 17, 2025

University News

Notice of proposed changes to tuition and fees

April 17, 2025

Street view of the playgarden

Community

UNF and First Coast Urban Ag open local ‘playgarden’ for families to connect with nature

April 16, 2025

Nicola Gibson holding her check with co-teachers

Community Education

UNF surprises four local teachers with $17K Gladys Prior awards

April 15, 2025

Shipping yard with a graphic of trade routes - from Adobe Stock

Community Faculty and Staff

UNF to host public policy discussion “Trade Wars: A Conversation on Tariffs”

April 14, 2025

Military students in training

University News

UNF earns 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation for 16th consecutive year

April 10, 2025

ESports Entrance

University News Student Life

City Council approves funding for UNF Flight Deck innovative esports arena

April 9, 2025

Male grad student waving after receiving his diploma

University News Health

UNF ranks among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools

April 8, 2025

Nursing student taking notes

Science Research

UNF MedNexus and UF Health Jacksonville launch clinical research coordination program

April 7, 2025

Five students holding onto blue and white balloons, pompoms and a 'Thank You!' sign

University News Community

UNF Giving Day breaks record with over $2.4M raised from more than 4,500 donors

April 3, 2025

Student Life Health

UNF nursing student to graduate at the top of her class

April 1, 2025

March

Students working together during the AI and Design Thinking Innovation Challenge

Technology Business

UNF students tackle Jacksonville's digital divide through AI & Design Thinking Innovation Challenge

March 31, 2025

Business University News

UNF CCB director of development listed among JBJ 40 under 40 list

March 27, 2025

UNF Giving Day 2025 Graphic that says "4.1.2025; UNF Giving Day; Soaring to 4,500 Donors"

University News Community

UNF to launch its largest single-day fundraiser

March 26, 2025

Stephen Pond testing a gesture recognition machine

Research Artificial Intelligence

Independent study leads to high-demand AI internship with NLP Logix for UNF senior

March 25, 2025

Coggin building from the pond view

Business University News

CEO Magazine ranks UNF among 2025 Best Global MBA Programs

March 24, 2025

A group of UNF students who volunteered at THE PLAYERS Championships standing in front of the Fan Shop

Student Life Community

UNF Ospreys volunteer at THE PLAYERS

March 19, 2025

Students from the Honors LLC during a game night

Community Student Life

UNF expands living-learning and theme communities with exciting new additions for Fall ‘25

March 18, 2025

Corey Pittman sitting at a desk

Artificial Intelligence Faculty and Staff

UNF professor specializing in augmented reality helps students connect studies to real-world settings

March 17, 2025

Student Life Athletics

Kolbe makes history as UNF’s first NCAA national Track and Field Championships qualifier

March 14, 2025

Technology Leadership

UNF's Gilman Scholar and financial planning major is on a journey to success

March 10, 2025

Jenny Hager's “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” inspired art piece

Arts and Culture Alumni

UNF faculty and alumni among recipients of new Jacksonville pilot artist grant program

March 6, 2025

Business Leadership

UNF senior’s four career-defining internships help land full-time accounting job before graduating

March 5, 2025

A laptop screen with cybersecurity symbols

Technology Artificial Intelligence

UNF computing providing cybersecurity workforce training for military and first responders

March 3, 2025

February

Student Life Business

UNF student prepares for a career in hotel management

February 28, 2025

Leadership Faculty and Staff

Empowering student success through innovation at UNF

February 27, 2025

Three students talking with a recruiter from Pruitt Health at Health Career Fair

Business Student Life

UNF hosts record-breaking Career Week

February 24, 2025

UNF President and Jacksonville Sharks President, mascots, cheerleaders

University News Alumni

UNF and Jacksonville Sharks team up for University’s ‘first football game’

February 22, 2025

a digital city lanscape

Faculty and Staff Innovation

UNF first in U.S. to enter international consortium on AI and logistics solutions

February 19, 2025

Sports Management students Malakai Nordquist, Megan Witucki and Fintech student James Kim

Education Community

UNF students collaborate with AWS and PGA Tour

February 17, 2025

Faculty and Staff

Success Advocate helps students overcome challenges

February 14, 2025

UNF President Limayem speaking at JAXUSA panel event

University News Community

UNF President discusses building a talent pipeline during JAXUSA's State of the Region event

February 13, 2025

Research Health

UNF faculty finds the perfect match to share his passion for public health

February 12, 2025

UNF Alumni Rachael Tutwiler Fortune and President Moez Limayem standing together smiling

Leadership Alumni

UNF alumni celebrate and reflect on 50 years of Student Government

February 10, 2025

Fine Arts Center

Community Social Sciences

UNF public policy events hosts immigration conversation

February 7, 2025

Sam Inman, David Main, President Moez Limayem, Rhianna Scyster, Sam Garrison and Suzette Wilhelm

Alumni Community

UNF outstanding alumni and community member honored at annual awards ceremony

February 6, 2025

Innovation Arts and Culture

MOCA UNF Student Artist-in-Residence – from military service to metal artistry

February 5, 2025

UNF ROTC team posing with a UNF branded flag

Community Student Life

Army picks UNF ROTC team for Ranger Challenge participation

February 4, 2025

January

Two students working Homecoming SWAG table

Student Life University News

UNF celebrates 2025 Homecoming Week

January 31, 2025

Carleigh Eagle looking at a 3D sculpture

Science Research

After UNF opens doors to a healthcare career, graduate student creates opportunities for others to conduct 3D materials science research

January 30, 2025

Ozzie holding a 'Yes to UNF' sign

Community

Future Ospreys explore excellence at Hicks Honors College Day

January 29, 2025

Two students at Week of Welcome

Student Life Community

UNF sees record-setting retention rates for second consecutive year

January 28, 2025

Silverfield College of Education and Human Services announcement with confetti

Education University News

UNF celebrates the newly named Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

January 27, 2025

Arts and Culture Faculty and Staff

From São Paulo to the World: The Artistic Journey of UNF’s Sheila Goloborotko

January 24, 2025

Three students presenting in front of a screen

Community Student Life

UNF computing graduate students address community challenge

January 23, 2025

UNF student working on homework using laptop

Health Education

UNF ranked among nation’s ‘Best Online Programs’ in 2025 by U.S. News and World Report

January 21, 2025

UNF Hockey players sitting on a bench waiting for game to start

Student Life Athletics

UNF Hockey finishing off second season on the ice

January 17, 2025

Archiving student looking at documents

Social Sciences Community

UNF receives NEH grant to preserve Jacksonville history

January 16, 2025

Two MVRC students reviewing paperwork

Community

UNF will enhance its Military and Veterans Resource Center with funding from the City of Jacksonville

January 15, 2025

Students volunteering for CAMP Osprey standing on steps

Leadership University News

UNF receives gift from Hume Foundation to advance leadership initiatives

January 15, 2025

Faculty and Staff

UNF librarian excels at student outreach efforts

January 14, 2025

Captain Christopher Ricciardi in the middle of his family

Faculty and Staff Leadership

UNF Army ROTC leader promoted to major in campus ceremony

January 9, 2025

Alumni Science

UNF alum and Los Alamos scientist credits professor for career success

January 8, 2025

Two students stacking shelves in the Lend-A-Wing Pantry

Community University News

UNF students helping students in need with food, clothing and supplies

January 7, 2025