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Released: 9-Jul-2018 8:05 AM EDT
UNF Lands National Affordable Colleges 2018-19 Top LGBTQ-Friendly College List
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AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a leader in higher education information, resources, affordability and rankings has recognized the University of North Florida as being one of the most inclusive campuses for LGBTQ students in the country.

Released: 6-Jul-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Best College Reviews Names UNF Among Top 50 Online RN to BSN Programs
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Best College Reviews has named the University of North Florida among the Top 50 online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs for 2018, ranking No. 14 in the nation.

Released: 24-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
University of North Florida Materials Science and Engineering Research Facility Demonstrates State-of-the-Art TESCAN Biological Microscope
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The University of North Florida Materials Science and Engineering Research Facility has partnered with TESCAN, a leading manufacturer of electron and light microscopes, in the installation of one of its new Q-Phase microscopes, a unique instrument for quantitative phase imaging based on holographic microscopy.

Released: 19-Apr-2018 12:00 PM EDT
University of North Florida School of Engineering Professor Invents One-of-a-Kind Surf Rover Machine
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For his first job during college, William Dally worked in what he calls the surf zone—the area from the shoreline up to an ocean depth of 25 feet—placing rods to gather scientific data. Battered by the waves, the then 20-year-old civil engineering major thought there must be a better way.

Released: 16-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
UNF Psychology Study Reveals Certain Cultures Short in Everyday Patience
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Patience in everyday life is a strong predictor of health and well-being. Dr. Dominik Guess, a UNF psychology professor, conducted a European study regarding patience in everyday life, revealing cultural differences as to when people get impatient and the reactions they show.

Released: 12-Feb-2018 9:05 AM EST
New University of North Florida Poll Shows Florida Governor Candidates Lack Name Recognition
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The Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida has a new poll that reveals an overwhelming lack of name recognition among Democratic candidates and Republican candidates running for Florida governor. The survey also shows that a majority of respondents support restoring the voting rights of individuals with felony convictions.

Released: 7-Feb-2018 8:05 AM EST
New UNF Poll Shows Sen. Bill Nelson Leading Gov. Rick Scott in 2018 Senate Election
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The Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida has a new poll that reveals Sen. Bill Nelson in the lead for the upcoming Senate election, with Gov. Rick Scott trailing close behind. The survey also shows that President Trump’s job approval rating has risen some since last fall.

Released: 9-Jan-2018 8:05 AM EST
University of North Florida Earns Top 40 Ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Online’ Bachelor’s Programs
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UNF is among hundreds of higher education institutions included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Online Programs rankings released today. UNF is ranked among the Top 40 colleges and universities in the country for “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.”

Released: 1-Nov-2017 8:05 AM EDT
University of North Florida Launches New Center for Nutrition and Food Security
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In the United States, one in six Americans lack access to adequate amounts of healthy foods. In an effort to address the issue and find solutions, the University of North Florida has launched the Center for Nutrition and Food Security, which will be housed in the Brooks College of Health.

Released: 2-Oct-2017 9:00 AM EDT
University of North Florida Recognized as National Diversity Champion
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UNF has been recognized among a select group of colleges and universities across the country as a Diversity Champion by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Diversity Champions exemplify an unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout their campus communities, across academic programs and at the highest administrative levels.

Released: 25-Sep-2017 8:05 AM EDT
Princeton Review Names University of North Florida ‘Best in the Southeast’ College
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For the ninth consecutive year, the University of North Florida is one of the best colleges in the Southeast, according to The Princeton Review. The nationally-known education services company recommends UNF in its “Best in the Southeast” list for 2018.

Released: 5-Sep-2017 8:05 AM EDT
University of North Florida Receives 2017 Higher Education in Diversity Award
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The University of North Florida received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is the third time UNF has been named a HEED Award recipient.

Released: 28-Aug-2017 4:25 PM EDT
UNF School of Nursing Among 50 Schools Nationwide Awarded White Coat Ceremony Funding
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The University of North Florida’s School of Nursing is one of 50 schools across the country selected by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to receive funding to host White Coat Ceremonies, which underscore the importance of humanistic patient care.

Released: 16-Aug-2017 8:05 AM EDT
THE PLAYERS Championship Generously Doubles Endowed First Generation Scholarship at the University of North Florida
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Through the years, THE PLAYERS Championship has continually invested in University of North Florida students that are the first in their family to attend college. Now, THE PLAYERS has pledged to double THE PLAYERS Championship Endowed First Generation Scholarship at UNF to reach $1.5 million.

Released: 10-May-2017 10:05 AM EDT
University of North Florida Nutrition Professor Discusses Strawberry Myth Busters
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Perfectly ripened strawberries are loved by children and adults alike, and they’re good for you too! Jackie Shank, nutrition instructor and undergraduate program director in the Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program at the University of North Florida, explores the myths and truths surrounding strawberries.

   
Released: 9-May-2017 11:05 AM EDT
University of North Florida Accounting Grad Top CPA Exam Performer/Elijah Watt Sells Award Winner
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Patrick Kmieciak, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of North Florida, is a top CPA exam performer and winner of the 2016 Elijah Watt Sells Award by the American Institute of CPAs. This is the first time a UNF graduate has been recognized with this national award.

Released: 3-May-2017 7:05 AM EDT
University of North Florida Receives Platinum-Level Skin Smart Campus Designation
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The University of North Florida was awarded the platinum-level Skin Smart Campus designation by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and will implement a campus-wide skin cancer prevention initiative this month as part of National Skin Cancer Awareness month.

Released: 2-May-2017 8:05 AM EDT
University of North Florida Psychology Professor Awarded Endowed Presidential Professorship
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Dr. Dominik Güss, professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Florida, has been selected as the recipient of the John A. Delaney Endowed Presidential Professorship, which recognizes a professor’s significant accomplishments as a researcher and provides the resources to carry out his or her scholarly agenda.

26-Apr-2017 8:00 AM EDT
UNF History Professor Receives Prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
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Dr. Denise Bossy, a University of North Florida associate professor of history, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship to support significant research in the humanities and to further her research of the Yamasee Indians, a community that is hardly understood by scholars today.



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