| This month’s alumni spotlight takes us from the football field to the classroom as we highlight Melissa Metz, two-time Silverfield alumna, former captain of The ROAR and current principal of the Coppergate School of the Arts.
Metz cheered on the Jaguars for six incredible seasons before retiring her pom poms to focus on obtaining a master’s degree. After 15 years in the Duval County Public School system, she was named principal of Coppergate, reconnecting with the creative roots that helped shape her.
She also had an opportunity to join Project PREP and pursue a doctorate at UNF. When she’s not running the school or working on her own studies, she’s still able to connect with The ROAR as president of The ROAR Alumni Association. Learn more.
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Speaking of ROAR alumnae, this month’s #LocalBusinessShowcase takes us to Riverside where Laurie Jarvis and her husband, Tony, own and operate the Cool Moose Café!
As an Osprey, she continued putting on a show as a member of both the cheer and dance teams. It took her three tries, but while finishing her bachelor’s degree in health administration, she finally earned the honor of joining The ROAR.
She’s also utilized her degree serving as a care coordinator for Pinnacle. Learn more.
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Date:
Thursday, June 12
5 - 8 p.m.
Location:
Cigar City Brewery and Taproom
3924 W Spruce St.
Tampa, FL 33607
Cost:
FREE
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Calling all Tampa Bay Ospreys! We’re headed to the Gulf Coast this summer and bringing some friends.
Join us at Cigar City Brewing's Spruce Street Brewery and Taproom for a family-friendly event to grab some UNF gear and share your stories with fellow alumni.
Hope to see you all there!
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| Date:
Saturday, July 12
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Chase Stadium
1350 NW 55th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Cost:
$80
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Calling all South Florida Ospreys! Inter Miami CF is excited to host UNF alumni and friends at Chase Stadium as they take on Nashville SC.
Reconnect, network and cheer on your hometown MLS team as we look to have a memorable night. Every ticket purchase comes with an exclusive Inter Miami hat with a UNF emblem.
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Don’t miss this chance to show your Osprey pride - grab your tickets today and let's pack the soccer stands!
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We wanted our amazing alumni to be the first to know...
Homecoming is moving to November 12-15, 2025!
Save the date and look out for an official announcement soon.
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| UNF Softball wins first-ever ASUN Championship Title in program history |
The No.1-seeded Ospreys capped off a thrilling tournament run with a 5-4 win over No. 2-seeded Eastern Kentucky, earning the ASUN Championship trophy and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Senior Allison Benning was named ASUN Tournament MVP, while teammates Kirsten Caravaca, Lauren Brock and Kylah Berry were named to the ASUN All-Tournament Team for their standout performances.
Learn more.
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Osprey Racing beats all Florida SUS schools in international Formula SAE competition |
The University of North Florida’s Osprey Racing Formula SAE student club delivered an impressive performance against international teams at the 2025 Formula SAE Michigan competition last month at the Michigan International Speedway.
Learn more.
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| UNF Alum named hospital president of Brooks Rehabilitation’s Arizona Campus
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A double UNF alumnus with a bachelor’s in nursing and a master’s in health administration, Bryan Murphy ('09, '16) is celebrating 17 years with Brooks Rehabilitation with a big new role.
This year, Murphy was named hospital president of the inpatient rehabilitation hospital’s new 80,000-square-foot facility under construction on Mayo Clinic’s campus in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more.
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