UNF recognized as Collegiate Purple Star Campus for military family support
The University of North Florida has again been designated a Collegiate Purple Star Campus by the State University System, recognizing the University’s commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families as they pursue higher education.
The recognition is part of the Collegiate Purple Star Campus Program, established by the Florida Legislature in 2023 to recognize public postsecondary institutions that demonstrate a significant commitment to serving military families. This is the second time UNF has received the three-year distinction.
To earn the designation, institutions must demonstrate their dedication through accessible resources, services, support systems and other initiatives designed to address the unique needs of military-connected students.
At UNF, military-connected students represent more than 13% of the student body, with more than 2,530 students identifying as military-connected and 1,742 utilizing Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits. Through dedicated resources and support services, UNF works to help military personnel, veterans and their families navigate the transition to higher education and achieve their academic goals.
The recognition comes as the nation prepares to celebrate Veterans Day, and Florida observes the month of November as Veterans Appreciation Month. The Military and Veterans Resource Center will host the annual Veterans Tribute event and name the student, faculty and staff veteran of the year from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at UNF’s Veterans Plaza.
UNF was also recognized as a 2026-27 Military Friendly School Silver and a 2026-27 Military Spouse Friendly School among Large Public Institutions, further highlighting the University’s commitment to creating a supportive and welcoming campus environment for the military community.
Learn more about military and veteran resources at UNF.