Teen bucks Flagler's unemployment trend Sep 2, 2009
Now, while many of her fellow Flagler Palm Coast High School graduates are skipping town for greener college pastures, Hopkins turned down acceptance to the University of North Florida and enrolled in Daytona State College, opting instead to stay close to home -- and the station. She now works there part-time up to 20 hours a week, doing everything from commercial voice-overs and production to news-gathering and stringing up banners at station events. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Classes Start At Florida State College Sep 1, 2009
It's approximately two-thirds the price of the nearby University of North Florida. As a sign says, the campus has grown, but not too much. (News4Jax.com, FL)
River Accord Report Released Aug 29, 2009
The University of North Florida hosted the "Sustainability for Jacksonvilles Future Environmental Symposium" in conjunction with the city's Environmental Protection Board. Environmental specialists presented exhibits on "green" building techniques and advances in technology that improve sustainability. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Crist selects ex-aide to Senate Aug 29, 2009
Daniel Webster of Winter Garden and University of North Florida President John Delaney. Susan MacManus, a University of South Florida political-science professor, said she thinks LeMieux could become Crist's chief of staff if Crist wins the Senate seat. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fla. gov. taps ex-aide to replace U.S. senator Aug 29, 2009
Other candidates considered were University of North Florida president and former Jacksonville Mayor and Jim Smith, a Tallahassee lobbyist who is a former attorney general and secretary of state. Martinez announced in December he wouldn't seek a second term, and earlier this month said he would step down once Crist found a replacement. (USA Today -- News)
Business events Aug 23, 2009
Speaker: Nancy Boyle, University of North Florida Coggin College of Business. Cost: Members, $45; others, $65. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Gov. Crist Close To Picking New Senator Aug 22, 2009
Jennifer Carroll, former U.S. Attorney Roberto Martinez, lobbyist Jim Smith, University of North Florida President John Delaney and George LeMieux, who previously served as Crist's chief of staff. Crist said, "I think we're coming in for a landing soon.". (News4Jax.com, FL)
Crist Interviews Possible Fla. Senate Replacements Aug 20, 2009
Jennifer Carroll and former Jacksonville Mayor and University of North Florida President John Delaney Wednesday in Jacksonville. Crist met with U.S. Attorney Roberto Martinez Tuesday in Miami. (Newsmax)
The Great Stimulus Debate Aug 16, 2009
"That's really the key," said Paul Mason, a professor of economics at the University of North Florida ... "GOING FORWARDOfficials know questions about stimulus spending will abound as projects and programs unfold.Soskin said he thinks the biggest problem with the stimulus is it wasn't big enough.If it helps states avoid layoffs, tax and fee hikes and cutbacks in medical care and education, it keeps the situation from getting worse, he said. And the jobs it creates and sustains have very real... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Air Force Track and Field/Cross Country Completes Coaching Staff Aug 12, 2009
Julie Stackhouse and Maj Jason Zarb-Cousin join the Falcon's program. She's very versatile and we're looking forward to her fresh ideas for coaching and training athletes in the sprints and horizontal jumps. (Airforcesports.com)
Sara Tucker To Wed Matthew Cooper (1) Aug 7, 2009
Her fianc; is a graduate of University of North Florida, who teaches English at Bartow High School. A wedding is planned May 15, 2010 at Hollis Gardens in Lakeland. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Florida Tech names Silvestrini new softball coach Aug 5, 2009
Silvestrini comes to Florida Tech from the University of North Florida, where she was the assistant coach for the Ospreys the past two seasons. UNF recorded consecutive winning seasons, finishing sixth out of 11 schools in the Atlantic Sun Conference standings in each of the past two seasons. (Florida Today)
UNF among best in Southeast Jul 29, 2009
We chose the University of North Florida and the other schools we recommend as our regional best colleges primarily for their excellent academic programs, said Robert Franek, Princeton Review s vice president of publishing. Reader Comments. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Mainland grad a busy guy with jobs, teams, school Jul 28, 2009
The teaching certificate came after the New Smyrna Beach resident earned a criminal justice degree from the University of North Florida and spent five years with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. "After Christmas, when football ends, softball starts up. I'm head junior varsity coach of girls softball for the seventh year," Roney said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
UNF athletics to restructure Osprey Club Jul 25, 2009
The Osprey Club is the fundraising arm of the University of North Florida athletics department. It provides support for student-athlete scholarships, athletic facilities, sport-specific operating funds and special events. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
TCU Men's Golf Releases 2009-10 Schedule Jul 21, 2009
for the second consecutive season to take part in the John Hayt Invitational hosted by the University of North Florida. Last season, the Frogs finished eighth overall at the John Hayt Invitational, but will defend The PLAYERS Cup that they captured a season ago. (Gofrogs.com)
NewBrogan appointed to Fla.'s top higher-ed post Jul 18, 2009
Brogan will replace John Delaney, president of the University of North Florida, who has been serving as interim chancellor since Mark Rosenberg resigned in February. His total compensation for the post has not yet been finalized. (Florida Times-Union)
UNF Professor Discovers New Dinosaur Jul 17, 2009
"I'm sure it will stay as one of the top discoveries of my life," said Albright, a paleontologist at the University of North Florida. He and a team of scientists from other schools uncovered a 92 1/2-million-year-old dinosaur, coming from a rare group called Therizinosaurs. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Hoyles Named Conference Administrator of the Year by NACWAA Jul 2, 2009
I Football Championship Subdivision); Kathy Klein, University of North Florida (Division I); Deborah Chin, University of New Haven (Division II); Kim Chandler, Macalester College (Division III); Norma Carr, Salt Lake Community College (NJCAA); and Dr. Grace Calhoun, Indiana University (Nell Jackson Award). - Pac-10. (Pac-10.org)
From laid off to entrepreneur Jun 30, 2009
Kevin Monahan, the special projects director at the Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida, said that although it is much harder now to start a business if the owner needs financing, entrepreneurs are still starting new ventures. The difference now, he said, is that more businesses are starting with cash and are starting smaller than they originally intended. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Fla. Rise From Recession To Be Slow Jun 5, 2009
"The state of Florida has been hit hard by this recession," said University of North Florida economics professor Dr. Paul Mason. He said things aren't so sunny in the Sunshine State because of a bad real estate market and a higher-than-average unemployment rate. (News4Jax.com, FL)
DCP Midstream Announces New Treasurer Jun 3, 2009
Sadler is a Pennsylvania native and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Florida. DCP Midstream, LLC, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, leads the midstream segment as one of the nation's top three largest natural gas gatherers and processors, and the largest natural gas liquids producer and one of the largest marketers in the U.S. DCP Midstream operates in 17 states across producing... (PR Newswire)
Siblings Follow Their Own Paths, But Graduate Together May 31, 2009
After being accepted to Florida State University, George Washington University, Tulane, Stetson, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida and Virginia Intermont, Kayla chose Florida Southern College, where she will attend on a $60,000 scholarship. She also won a scholarship from her elementary school, the Al Bretz Scholarship. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Jacksonville social service agencies to host job fair May 30, 2009
The following companies will be represented at the job fair: ACT Advanced Career Training, ADT Security Services, Advanced Technology Management, Baptist Health, Citi, City of Jacksonville, Concorde Career Institute, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville Hospitality Institute, Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters, Jacksonville Re-entry Center, Mary Kay, Northeast Florida Builders Association, Publix,... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Foster teens beat the odds May 27, 2009
He plans to attend Daytona State College for a year and transfer to the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and get a degree in nursing. Albritton-Spain has received recognition for his performance on the track team, including placing sixth this month at the state finals for the 800-meter run. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Project lets officials 'build' future region May 27, 2009
The regional partners of the effort include the Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida, Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership, the University of North Florida, North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, the St. Johns River Water Management District and the St. Johns River Alliance. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Seniors spent Spring Breaks helping May 23, 2009
Trottman plans to attend the University of North Florida and is less sure about his career plans, although he's thinking about teaching. The drummer who played in the Spruce Creek Marching Band and a church band also would like to do something with music in the future and stay involved with projects like the mission in Arizona. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tami Porter of Horizon Lines Recognized by University of North Florida Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program May 12, 2009
The University of North Florida honored Tami Porter with the Impact Award for Community Partner for her transportation expertise and community involvement ... May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The University of North Florida (UNF) Transportation & Logistics (T&L) Flagship Program recognized Tami Porter, Director, East Coast & Gulf Terminal Operations of Horizon Lines, LLC, as the recipient of the Impact Award for Community Partner. (PR Newswire)
Review of The Diet Selector by Judi... May 10, 2009
D., R.D., F.A.D.A, is a professor at the University of North Florida, a nutritionist, and a clinical dietician. She has worked as a nutrition consultant for public relations firms, a food company, and for a national nutrition and health study. (Suite101.com)
Some winners, somelosers in state budget May 9, 2009
University of North Florida President John Delaney said this week some schools still could see program cuts and layoffs. But Delaney, who is helping lead the system while it searches for a new chancellor, said universities are in a "a lot better shape" than they were three weeks ago. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
What nursing shortage? May 1, 2009
JACKSONVILLE Alison Carpenter is fresh from graduation at the University of North Florida with ink barely dried on her nursing degree, and she s realizing the grim reality of entering the work force. She knows that even as a newly graduated nurse, she might not be working as one any time soon. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Vitner: Worst of the recession is over Apr 30, 2009
Vitner, a graduate of the University of North Florida s business school, was back at the Jacksonville school Wednesday to speak to the alumni chapter of the Coggin College of Business. He said he expects the economy to begin its recovery in the fourth quarter. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
The Contradictions between the Creationist Movements Apr 29, 2009
Shoehorning science into scripture was also painfully on display at the University of North Florida, where I debated founder and chief biblical cosmologist of Reasons to Believe Hugh Ross, an Old Earth Creationist who thinks that the biblical authors describe the expanding universe in such passages as Job 9:8, where God stretched out the heavens, and Isaiah 40:22, where God stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in. The key word in Hebrew is natah,... (Scientific American)
Services Held For 2 Of 5 Killed In Crash Apr 17, 2009
Elisabeth Rosefeld, a 20-year-old Nease High School graduate who was attending the University of North Florida, was the first of the five people killed Sunday to be laid to rest. The crash happened on the Intracoastal Waterway when a boat carrying 14 people struck a docked tugboat. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Protestors Hold Tax Day 'Tea Parties' Apr 16, 2009
There were also tea parties on the St. Augustine Bayfront by the fort, on Marina Drive in Glynn County and one sponsored by Young Republicans at the University of North Florida. Organizers said they are steamed at government spending since President Barack Obama's administration took over and are planning their own mini-revolts. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Sulzbacher Center Gets Stimulus Money Apr 11, 2009
2nd round: stories, leaderboard, pix. POSTED: Friday, April 10, 2009UPDATED: 2:33 pm EDT April 10, 2009. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Elite teams taking full charge of basketball's Final Four Apr 5, 2009
Orrin Hatch (R) of Utah is working on legislation targeting college football's Bowl Championship Series, arguing that it's an illegal trust "a cartel within a cartel," according to Jay Coleman, a University of North Florida business professor and coauthor of the famous "Dance Card" rankings of tournament picks. "There's clearly cartel behavior on the part of the NCAA to some extent, and we can argue about how much," says Mr. Coleman, who is now researching whether the NCAA selection... (Christian Science Monitor)
'DIET SELECTOR': Which plan is right for you? Mar 30, 2009
USA TODAY worked with Rodriguez, a professor of nutrition at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, to create the chart below to help get you started on finding the right plan. The choices listed on the right are just a sample of options that could work in each category. (USA Today -- News)
North Florida Takes Two From Bears Mar 26, 2009
Jacksonville, FL - The Brown University softball team (4-10) ended its spring trip to Florida with two losses to the University of North Florida (17-17) on Wednesday evening at the UNF Softball Complex. The Bears fell 2-0 in game one, and followed it up with a 12-10 loss to the Lady Ospreys, who are coming off a recent victory over No. 22 ranked Florida State. (Brownbears.com)
Thousands Attend Navy Facilities Job Fair Mar 24, 2009
Lines stretched out the door of the conference center at the University of North Florida on Monday at a job fair. A NAVFAC spokeswoman said their applicant pool has dropped in recent years. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Tar Heels Tied at 16th in Opening Round of Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational Mar 21, 2009
Behind Tennessee stands the University of North Florida in second at two-over par, followed by host team Georgia Southern and South Carolina tied for third with three-over par. On the individuals' side of the tournament, four are tied for the lead at three-under 69: Glenn Northcutt of Auburn, Robin Wingardh of Tennessee, Sang Yi of LSU, and Taylor Floyd of Augusta State. (Tarheelblue.com)
Pair aim to kayak St. Johns in record time Mar 21, 2009
"I used to be a pale kid that played video games all day long," said Robison, who recently graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in psychology. Then he had a birthday party at a friend's home on the Little Wekiva River and tried his hand at paddling for the first time. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tappouni honored by SBA Mar 13, 2009
Tappouni and other small business owners will be recognized April 30 at the University of North Florida during the 17th annual Small Business Week. Reader Comments. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Women get tips on logistics industry Mar 11, 2009
The panel, hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management professionals, featured Yem Bolumole, University of North Florida associate professor of logistics; Katherine Canipelli, president of marketingFOLIO Inc.; Maureen Cunningham, vice president of operations; and Tami Porter, LLC director of East Coast and Gulf terminals. The panel answered the following questions posed by attendees. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Autism experts to speak at University of North Florida Mar 11, 2009
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Stimulus Estimate: Fla. To Get $13.4 Billion Mar 6, 2009
University of North Florida President John Delaney, who is heading the State University System until a new chancellor is selected, said the 11 schools each have compiled list of "shovel ready" projects. "We're optimistic we're lining up the construction projects, the research projects, etc., to be able to move quickly when the details are finally established," Delaney said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
News from MSU Media Relations--March 6 Mar 6, 2009
The University of North Florida will be hosting the two-day meet in Jacksonville, Fla. which begins at noon on Friday and concludes on Saturday. (GenesPage.com)
Late Inning Home Run Lifts North Florida Over Florida State 5-4 Mar 5, 2009
"You really have to tip your cap to the University of North Florida," said head coach. "They deserved to win. There is really nothing you can say. There are no excuses. We threw three freshmen that did a pretty darn good job. Five hits, five runs, I would say they made the most of their hits. It was very disappointing but at the same time you have to throw that one away, take tomorrow off and get ready Friday night against a very tough Boston College team.". (Seminoles.com)
Building a lean reputation Mar 2, 2009
Its members include manufacturers and a variety of nonmanufacturing businesses such as the city of Jacksonville, the University of North Florida and even a dentist s office. Several of the group s members report that they are in a much better position to survive the recession by incorporating lean principles. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Cancer Awareness Supporters Shave Heads Feb 20, 2009
-- The members of a fraternity at the University of North Florida lost their hair on Thursday for a very good cause. This student says he grew his beard for four months leading up the Shave-A-Thon to benefit the American Cancer Society. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Season-opener moved up to 5 p.m. Feb 17, 2009
The opening game of the three-day, six-game BankFirst Baseball Challenge between Northern Illinois and the University of North Florida Ospreys will now start at 1 p.m.. A single game ticket will admit fans to see both games of each day's session of the BankFirst Baseball Challenge, and are available through the MSU Athletic Ticket Office (662-325-2600 / www. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Air Force Drops Season Opener to Third-Ranked Maryland Feb 15, 2009
- In its first game of the season, the Air Force lacrosse team fell to No. 3 Maryland, 15-4, Saturday afternoon at Hodges Stadium on the campus of the University of North Florida. The game was part of the "Face Off for a Cause," with proceeds going to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. (Airforcesports.com)
Villanova Falls to North Florida, 4-3, in Eight Innings Feb 15, 2009
- The Villanova softball team fell to the University of North Florida, 4-3, in eight innings in its second of two games on Saturday. The Wildcats (3-1) got on the board quick as junior singled to right center in the first at-bat. (Villanova.com)
Falcons Open Season with Two Victories Feb 14, 2009
13) with a 1-0 shutout over University of North Florida followed by an 8-6 victory over Bradley. In their two games on opening day the Falcons totaled 16 hits, a season high 11 against Bradley and five against North Florida. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Jacksonville Rings In Year Of Ox Feb 8, 2009
-- Hundreds gathered at the University of North Florida on Sunday to celebrate Chinese New Year. To ring in the Year of the Ox, traditional Chinese cuisine was served, followed by a lion dance, believed to bring a prosperous New Year to all in attendance. (News4Jax.com, FL)
