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UNF lost its first regular-season home match since a 1-2 loss to Central Arkansas on Oct. 15, 2023.
UNF drops its first regular season home game since 2023 in shutout loss to UCF Knights
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 11, 2025

On a beautiful Thursday evening at Hodges Stadium, UNF women’s soccer suffered its first home loss, dropping a 2-0 result to the UCF Knights.  Looking...

Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand, center, arrives with Bayer sporting director Simon Rolfes, right, to a presention as new head coach of Bundesliga soccer club Bayer Leverkusen at a press conference at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
UNF alum Kasper Hjulmand announced as head coach of German soccer club Bayer Leverkusen
Daniel Cimino, Sports Reporter | Sep 10, 2025

Former Osprey soccer standout Kasper Hjulmand was announced as the new head coach of German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen on Monday, Sept....

UNF men's soccer defeated No. 19 Florida Atlantic 5-0 for its first ranked win since 2016.
Five different Ospreys score, UNF shuts out ranked FAU team in home opener
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 5, 2025

Head coach Jamie Davies made program history last season, leading UNF men’s soccer to its first ASUN Championship and NCAA tournament in program...

The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services.
Professor & former university trustee takes legal action against UNF
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 10, 2025

A University of North Florida professor has taken legal action against the university, alleging that administrators violated state law when directing...

Multiple grey and black cars sit in traffic.
UNF students report parking challenges as fall semester begins, Parking Services responds
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 9, 2025

As the fall semester commences, students at the University of North Florida are reporting multiple issues with parking and traffic on campus.  Increased...

AI generated image of an Osprey
UNF announces it will offer AI certificate program for free through end of 2025
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 8, 2025

The University of North Florida launched a new AI for Work and Life certificate program Monday, an eight-week online course that will be open...

University of North Florida Student Government Senate Chambers.
SG committees approve appointments, funding requests, September Osprey Voice topic
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Sep 8, 2025

Multiple new positions have been appointed and confirmed within the University of North Florida's Student Government. During SG’s committee...

UNF president and others cut ribbon at Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History grand opening
Community celebrates grand opening of Florida history center in UNF library
Madelyn Schneider, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 5, 2025

The University of North Florida held an event Friday afternoon to celebrate the newly opened Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History, located...

Rendering of UNF's projected Athletics developments.
New soccer stadium, basketball practice facility, and expanded arena: A detailed look at UNF’s athletic master plan
Ethan Howick, Sports Editor | Sep 2, 2025

In late July, during a Board of Trustees meeting, the University of North Florida’s ten-year master plan was revealed.  This plan outlines...

A brick and metal building, with a large navy blue banner containing the UNF logo hanging from the front.
Class of 2029 marks largest incoming freshman cohort in UNF history
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 29, 2025

The University of North Florida has enrolled the largest incoming freshman cohort in its history this fall, with an estimated 3,170 new students...

UNF students wait in line to order at The Halal Shack in the student union food court.
‘It’s okay’: Student thoughts on food court’s new Halal Shack
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Sep 5, 2025

Students at the University of North Florida have mixed reactions to The Halal Shack, a new addition to the campus food court. Overall,...

Luckey and her friends at the welcome week event. (Courtesy of Saniya Luckey)
UNF freshmen find first week of college easier than expected
Sasha Koresh, News Editor | Aug 25, 2025

After their first week of college life, University of North Florida freshmen say adjusting to the new campus and classes has been...

An outside view of the Flats at UNF from the lake.
Is The Flats at UNF right for you? Here’s what to know
Mindy McLarty, Managing Editor | Aug 18, 2025

The Flats at UNF offers apartment-style residential housing for University of North Florida students.  As one of the university’s...

Cover of Anne Berest's The Postcard shows a black-and-white portrait of a woman on a postcard
The Postcard, a book review
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Jun 19, 2025
Computer rendering of what the entrance of the UNF Flight Deck esports arena would look like. (Courtesy of UNF)
OPINION: Why is Jacksonville investing millions in UNF esports?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 27, 2025
Gov. DeSantis smiling and posing with a recently signed bill impacting higher education through the public university system and technical training programs
OPINION: Is Florida DOGE DeSantis’ attempt at being cool?
Mackenzie Crews, Opinions Intern | Apr 18, 2025
The cover of "Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins. The title is in white, bold letters and the cover is purple with a gold snake and bird emblem overlayed.
Sunrise on the Reaping, a book review
Sasha Koresh, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 14, 2025
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CramBetter, a popular online tutoring platform known for its concise, concept-focused videos and practice...

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UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*
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"A gamer’s paradise" - it’s the perfect way to describe UNF’s central gaming hub. Over the years,...

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SPONSORED: 4 Ways to Combine Entertainment with Education
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Education and entertainment have a complicated relationship. They rhyme and get along but still differ...

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SPONSORED: 5 Reasons Why Entertainment Is Necessary for Students
George Thompson, Sponsored Article

We all need to have a moment of rest and to ease off the pressure. Being a student is far much tough...

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The University of North Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the University’s educational programs and activities, and the University is required by Title IX and its implementing federal regulations to not discriminate on that basis. The requirement not to discriminate also extends to admissions and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing federal regulations may referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education, or both. UNF’s Title IX Coordinator, Tricia Buchholz, may be contacted at 1 UNF Drive, Building 1, Suite 1200, Jacksonville, FL 32224

otcr@unf.edu, 904-620-2507.
Tricia Buchholz, Director
Office of Title IX and Civil Rights
1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 1, Suite 1201
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 620-2507
TTY: 711