UNF prepares to close several on campus centers linked to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of North Florida is set to close several on campus centers โ after a decision by the Florida Board of Governors โ that ends the use of public money towards Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives on campus. This will affect the Womenโs Center, the LGBTQ Center, and the Intercultural and Interfaith Center.
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Offices of diversity, equity and inclusion are closing on college campuses after Senate Bill 266 passed last year. The bill prevents Florida's public colleges and universities from spending any state or federal funding on DEI programs.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - UNF collabs with Johnson & Johnson to advance manufacturing engineering
The University of North Floridaโs School of Engineering received another boost from a major company located in Jacksonville. The expanding partnership continues a years-long relationship between Johnson & Johnson and UNF.
UNF receives U.S. patent for ride-on mobility device to help kids with disabilities
Dr. Juan Aceros, a University of North Florida engineering associate professor, has been granted two new U.S. patents that have the potential to help thousands of children with disabilities attain a higher degree of freedom and comfort over traditional mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, UNF announced on Thursday.
Report: UNF never told student the man deemed responsible for their sexual assault wasnโt included on graduation program
A University of North Florida student who was sexually assaulted will graduate Friday alongside the man they say assaulted them in their dorm room two years ago, UNF Spinnaker reported.
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UNF faculty members push back against proposal they worry could jeopardize tenure protections, academic freedom
The University of North Florida (UNF) administration and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) Union are facing an impasse as the organizations arenโt able to agree on proposed tenure changes as a result of a new state law requiring post-tenure review.
Poll: UNF students โstrongly disagreeโ with removal of DEI programs, courses
A poll of more than 800 students, and a handful of faculty, staff and others, at the University of North Florida showed overwhelming approval of the institutionโs diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, programs and courses.
Students, faculty, alumni blast Gov. DeSantisโ collection of โgender dysphoria servicesโ info from public universities
Governor Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, has collected information from the stateโs public universities about the number and ages of individuals who have received or even sought gender-affirming care over the past five years.
UNF students rally to support DEI programs in face of DeSantisโ pledge to block them
Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to block public funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at state colleges and universities. He argues that these initiatives are purely ideological and need to be dismantled.In response, students at several institutions, including the University of North Florida, are planning to push back.
JEA issues boil water notice for portions of Southside including Tinseltown, Town Center
JEA said E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply Friday at the utility's Oakridge Water Treatment Plant, prompting a boil water notice for a swath of the city's Southside that includes the Tinseltown and Town Center business districts and the University of North Florida.
UNF poll: Waters narrowly ahead of Burton in race for sheriff
In a University of North Florida poll of likely voters in the upcoming Florida primary, respondents were asked about the special election to elect a new Jacksonville sheriff following Mike Williamsโ resignation in June amid controversy over his residency in Nassau County.
UNF poll: Fried leads Crist in Democratic governorโs primary; cost of living a top concern of Florida voters
A new poll conducted by the Public Option Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida finds gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, Floridaโs agriculture commissioner, ahead of former Gov. Charlie Crist in the Democratic primary -- but still seven points behind Republican incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis in a race among registered voters.
New court, suite among facility enhancements announced with UNF Athletics, CSI Companies partnership
The partnership is a seven-year, $2.1 million agreement that includes facility improvements that will have an impact on all student-athletes across North Floridaโs athletics department and spectators.
Chip by Robbie Higgins on final hole helps UNF win The Hayt golf tournament
Robbie Higgins chipped out of the rough to the right of the green, getting it to within a foot and tapping in for birdie to give the University of North Florida menโs golf team a one-stroke win over Charlotte in the annual Hayt at Sawgrass Country Club on Monday afternoon. The Ospreys and 49ers were tied through the first two rounds and just about needed a playoff to determine a champ.
National signing day 2022: Area athletes make their college decisions
Wednesday is national signing day, a period that allows high school seniors to sign national letters of intent with colleges. This is the third signing period of the year. Check out athletes in sports like baseball, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball and more here.