UNF In the News

Gov. DeSantis plans 'major announcement' Jan. 17 at Made In Space in JacksonvilleJanuary 17, 2020
Made In Space President and CEO Andrew Rush, a UNF physics alumnus and physics advisory group member, has big news for the company which develops space manufacturing technology that can be used commercially.

UNF Ospreys beat JU Dolphins! January 17, 2020
UNF men's basketball takes down Jacksonville University in game one of the River City Rumble.

Could a switch to skim milk add years to your life?January 17, 2020
Dr. Lauri Wright, chair of nutrition and dietetics, shares her recommendations on a healthy diet.

Nutrition and dietetics faculty share expertise January 16, 2020
Learn the myths about peppermint with Corinne Labyak, associate professor, and Liza Aschettino, graduate research assistant.

’60 Minutes’ segment ties global climate change to JacksonvilleJanuary 14, 2020
Ecologist Adam Rosenblatt, assistant professor of biology, organized 11 local academics who wrote to city officials, asking them to develop a comprehensive climate action plan for Jacksonville.

Joshua Bowlus takes on Walt DisneyJanuary 13, 2020
UNF jazz studies alumnus Joshua Bowlus discusses playing Disney music and shares his story with FOLIO Weekly Magazine.

Tensions in IranJanuary 13, 2020
Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, American foreign policy strategist and political science faculty administrator, discusses Middle East policy on the Ch. 4 "Morning Show."

Political science faculty shares insightJanuary 13, 2020
Dr. Michael Binder, associate professor of political science and director of UNF's Public Opinion Research Lab, discusses election polling.

Crisis in IranJanuary 9, 2020
Listen to Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, UNF political science and public administration faculty, discuss the situation in Iran on "Jacksonville's Morning News" 104.5 WOKV.

Could more military forces in Jacksonville be mobilized in Middle East conflict?January 8, 2020
Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, UNF political science and public administration faculty, shares her insight on the Middle East conflict.

At UNF, Pizza ATM isn’t your parents’ vending machineJanuary 8, 2020
Fresh, hot pizza available 24/7 right down the hall from your room sounds like a busy college student’s dream come true. This is now a reality at UNF as we have recently installed a pizza vending machine in one of the residence halls on campus.

UNF jazz alum uses musical background to networkJanuary 7, 2020
Ken Tackett, UNF jazz studies alumnus and a PGA Tour rules official, combines his love of music and golf to land the title sponsor for the Tournament of Championship through 2030.

Criminal justice professor speaks on rehabilitation January 7, 2020
Dr. Jennifer Wesely, UNF professor of criminology and criminal justice, discusses canine and inmate rehabilitation programs beginning at 36:50 of the “Character in Custody” documentary.

Political science professor shares expertiseJanuary 6, 2020
Dr. Mike Binder, UNF political science and public administration associate professor, speaks with WJCT about how Florida is likely to gain two congressional seats after the 2020 census.

Stick to your New Years’ resolutionsJanuary 6, 2020
"River City Live" hosts Dr. Tracy Alloway, associate professor of psychology, to discuss how to succeed at keeping healthy goals and habits.

The struggle of cheering on a losing teamJanuary 6, 2020
Dr. Tracy Alloway, associate professor of psychology, speaks with "River City Live" about the psychological effects of watching sports.

Reduce waste in the new yearJanuary 3, 2020
Dr. Lauri Wright, UNF nutrition and dietetics chair, stops by "First Coast Living" to discuss tips on cutting down food waste and saving money.

UNF Adaptive Toy Project revealJanuary 3, 2020
For the sixth consecutive year, School of Engineering and physical therapy program students have worked collaboratively to retrofit ride-on battery toy cars for children with physical and developmental disabilities in Northeast Florida. Action News stopped by to witness the children's faces light up with joy.

UNF student advocates for othersJanuary 3, 2020
Madison Brantley was awarded the Senior Service Award for creating awareness around sexual assault prevention on campus.