UNF Journal: Spring 2017

Since the Coggin Mentor Program began in 2009, 275 students have been matched with local business professionals to gain real-world experience and knowledge from those in the field.

Facing a new challenge is never easy. Yet each fall, electrical and mechanical engineering seniors at UNF leave the comfort of their campus training grounds and step into the real world.

Ten students in the Athletic Training program at UNF received scholarships from the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation this year, as well as advice from the Jaguars' head athletic trainer.

The beginning of the fall semester is always a special time at UNF. There is an unmistakable energy on campus among students, faculty and staff as we all look ahead to a successful academic year. Having served as President for 14 years, I can attest that the feeling of optimism and exhilaration at the semester’s start never goes away!

As young boys, Nick and Skylar Squillace, '15, had much more in common than their identical twin looks. They also shared a love of fast cars — and for building things.

When Brittany Blake decided to pursue a career in medicine, she knew her skills would allow her to help others in a special way. Little did she know just how far across the globe her passion to serve would take her.

A drive to the beach down JTB provides almost a birds-eye view of the University of North Florida's newest acreage on the Intracoastal Waterway — an expansive living laboratory for UNF research and exploration, just minutes from campus.