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Social media platforms have opened up a whole new way for seeking health information, including homemade recipes pinned on online tools like Pintrest. [Read more…] about Homemade Sunscreens Could Sacrifice Personal Skincare Safety
Dr. Tracy Alloway, an associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Florida, has found that people have commitment issues. Commitment to exercise that is. [Read more…] about UNF Psychology Expert’s Study Reveals People Have Commitment Issues
The Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida has a new poll of registered voters in Jacksonville Beach that indicates majority support for the Jacksonville Beach City Council calling for a referendum about the proposed Fire Service Agreement between the City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. [Read more…] about New UNF Poll Shows Jacksonville Beach Voters Calling for Referendum
Dr. Matthew Ohlson, interim director of the Taylor Leadership Institute and assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida, has been selected as a recipient of the 2019 College Ready Florida Innovator Award by the Florida College Access Network. [Read more…] about UNF Education Professor Named 2019 College Ready Florida Innovator
Dr. Cliff Ross, a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Florida, has been selected as the recipient of the Terry Presidential Professorship. [Read more…] about University of North Florida Biology Professor Awarded Terry Presidential Professorship
The OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida is now accepting applications from teens entering grades 9 through 12 to participate in its Sandy Miller Metrotown Institute, a four-day program that promotes respect and understanding across the differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status and ability. [Read more…] about OneJax Sandy Miller Metrotown Institute Hosts Teen Diversity Leadership Program
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
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
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
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
