16th Annual Roar & Soar Jaguars Tailgate |
Date:
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Flex Field Lawn
1 EverBank Stadium Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Cost:
Lower Bowl Ticket & Tailgate Combo: $95
Upper Bowl Ticket & Tailgate Combo: $83
Tailgate-ONLY: $26
Join us for our 16th Annual UNF Alumni Roar & Soar Jaguars Game Day Experience as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Carolina Panthers.
Represent Duval with fellow Ospreys at our pregame tailgate party featuring music, exclusive Jaguars giveaways, tailgate games and delicious local food—just outside of EverBank Stadium on the Flex Field Lawn (the same location as the last four years).
You can purchase a game ticket and tailgate combo package, or if you already have tickets to the game, you can purchase a tailgate only pass.
Deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, Aug. 31.
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UNF at St. Johns Town Center |
If you’re at the Town Center on Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. doing some back-to-school shopping, be sure to stop by the UNF activation near Maggiano’s – we’ll be passing out swag to our Osprey Alumni.
We hope to see you there!
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Third Thursday: CCB Edition |
Date:
Thursday, Aug. 21
6 - 8 p.m.
Location:
UNF Boathouse Student Union
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost:
FREE
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Third Thursdays are back!
While all alumni are always welcome, this month features a special edition hosted by the Coggin College of Business (CCB). We'll have CCB giveaways and trivia, so you don't want to miss this one.
Appetizers and cash bar will be provided.
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| Date:
Thursday, Aug. 21
7 p.m.
Location:
Hodges Stadium
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost:
TBD
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UNF Women’s Soccer kicks off the fall athletic season with an exciting home matchup against FIU!
Come out and cheer on your Ospreys as they take the field.
Don’t miss the first game of the season!
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Mark Your Calendars, Ospreys!
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UNF Homecoming is moving to the fall semester – save the date for November 12-15, 2025.
Reconnect with old friends, celebrate with your fellow Ospreys,
and make new memories. Stay tuned for details and a full schedule, including brand new events.
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Edward Jones '94, '99 and Simone Covington '23 |
During the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNF alumni Edward and Sara Lynn Jones established a nursing scholarship to support future healthcare providers, honoring their family’s military and law enforcement roots.
The scholarship empowered student Simone Covington to complete her nursing degree at UNF, intern at Houston Methodist Hospital, and now thrive as a cardiovascular ICU nurse at the very same institution.
Her journey reflects the Joneses’ vision: that giving back can build confidence, open doors and inspire others to reach beyond what they thought possible. Learn more.
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This month’s Local Business Showcase features entrepreneur and proud Osprey Renee Sharp '25, co-founder of F&R Professional Cleaning Inc. in Jacksonville!
What started as a small window-cleaning business in 2005 has grown into a thriving, woman-owned company serving nearly 100 facilities across the First Coast. Now back at UNF finishing her business degree, Renee is applying what she learns in real time while inspiring her team to invest in their own education, too.
From cleaning contracts to classroom success, she’s proving it’s never too late to chase your goals. Learn more.
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Are you passionate about giving back to your alma mater and strengthening the UNF alumni community? The UNF Alumni Association Board of Directors is now accepting applications for new board members!
As a member of the Alumni Association Board, you'll play a vital role in guiding alumni engagement efforts, supporting university initiatives, and serving as an ambassador for UNF in your community and profession.
Applications close on August 14th.
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Representatives from the Alumni Association Board of Directors will be on site at Third Thursday: CCB Edition on Aug. 21 to speak with any prospective board members. If you’re interested in learning more about the Alumni Association Board and how to apply, please join us!
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| UNF hosts ribbon cutting ceremony to open new Osprey Ridge residence hall |
The University of North Florida hosted a ribbon cutting for the opening of Osprey Ridge, a new honors residence hall.
Opening for Fall 2025, the new residence hall community is located on Osprey Ridge Road next to Osprey Fountains and features a new scenic boardwalk connecting it to the main campus.
Learn more.
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UNF student building global bridges through sustainability leadership |
Driven by a passion for helping people and the environment, Uendi Xhani came to the University of North Florida from Albania and quickly immersed herself in leadership, sustainability and global collaboration through the Environmental Leadership Program.
Graduating with a finance degree and computing minor, she plans to launch a nonprofit that fuses her legal, financial and tech skills to create global sustainability solutions and drive change around the world.
Learn more.
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| UNF launches “Soaring Together” Corporate Partnership Program |
The University of North Florida has launched the Soaring Together Corporate Partnership Program to strengthen ties with local and regional employers, offering companies streamlined access to students, brand visibility and enhanced recruitment opportunities.
This initiative not only helps businesses build strong talent pipelines but also empowers students through mentorship, internships and exposure to diverse industries. Learn more.
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