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Douglas Davis, a senior in the Brooks College of Health’s School of Nursing at the University of North Florida, was recently elected president of the National Student Nurses’ Association, the nation’s largest pre-professional membership organization. [Read more…] about UNF Creating National Nursing Leaders as Fourth Student Elected NSNA President
Lauren’s Kids, the Florida-based foundation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse, proudly unveils its latest sexual abuse prevention tool – the “Blueprint for Building Safer, Smarter Families,” a comprehensive activity pack parents can use to teach children in Kindergarten through fifth grade the basics of personal safety, as well as the strategies needed to prevent abuse, all from a place of fun, not fear. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids Releases New Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Tool
The University of North Florida was recently honored as one of Jacksonville’s healthiest places to work, receiving the Platinum Level Award for the 2019 Healthiest Companies by the First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. [Read more…] about University of North Florida Tops 2019 Healthiest Companies List
In Fall 2019, Flagler College’s Department of Humanities will offer a minor in African-American Studies. [Read more…] about Flagler College to offer African-American studies minor in Fall 2019
The University of North Florida will honor two students with outstanding records of volunteerism and caring spirits, when it hands out more than 1,700 degrees Friday, April 26, during spring commencement at the UNF Arena, Building 34. [Read more…] about UNF Honoring Students’ Exceptional Service at Spring Commencement
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Cooperative Extension Program will host a Family Heir’s Property Town Hall Meeting 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. [Read more…] about FAMU To Host Family Heirs’ Property Town Hall Meeting
Eric Bruder has accepted the University of North Florida’s offer to become the University’s new vice president for Marketing and Communications. He will begin the position Monday, June 17. [Read more…] about UNF Names Eric Bruder New Vice President of Marketing and Communications
The National Junior College Athletic Association has selected Daytona State College to host NJCAA National Championship contests in women’s golf and women’s soccer in 2021. [Read more…] about Daytona State to host two NJCAA national championships in 2021
Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, visits Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Friday, April 19, as part of a campaign to “end sexual violence and rape culture on campus.” [Read more…] about #MeToo founder Tarana Burke visits FAMU on HBCU Tour
Benjamin Tanner, Ph.D., assistant professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson and the focus area leader for climate adaptation at the Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience, will discuss his recent research during his presentation “Environmental Change in Florida’s Springs and Sinks: Lessons from the Muck” during a Science Café on Thursday, April 25, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Gillespie Museum on Stetson University’s campus. [Read more…] about Science Café Presents Lecture on Florida’s Sinks and Spring Runs, Sending Myriad of Mucky Messages at Gillespie Museum
