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Rezoning plan to allow for ‘row-style’ houses on .23 acres in Riverside advances to full City Council vote

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A rezoning request that would allow five row-style houses to be built on a 0.23-acre lot across from the Stockton Street Town Center is headed toward a final vote from the Jacksonville City Council, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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A workforce revolution: No college needed for new careers in climate-related jobs

Read full article: A workforce revolution: No college needed for new careers in climate-related jobs

Did you know the demand is soaring for workers in fields that help us be more climate resilient?

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New campus protest rules spur an outcry from college faculty

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Some of the most visible demonstrations on college campuses this fall have involved professors speaking up for the right to protest itself.

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How to make lasting friendships as college classes start

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Dr. Sara Klein, the vice president for student affairs at the Stevens Institute of Technology, said it’s important for freshman students to get involved and make new connections on campus.

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From campus to career: Job hunting 101

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College graduations are in full swing, and many students are gearing up to enter the workforce. But with fierce competition and changing job market dynamics, the search for that first job can be daunting. It takes three to six months for the average college grad to secure employment right after graduation and about 53 percent of college grads are either unemployed or working a job that doesn’t require a degree.

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College Prep 101: Debunking admission myths

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There are nearly 6,000 colleges and universities with about 18 million students currently enrolled in the U.S.

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Free TV for college kids? It’s easier to get than you think

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As someone who was once a very broke college student, having TV, let alone free TV, was an aspirational goal to have.

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Move-in day for Edward Waters University

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Freshmen and transfer students at Edward Waters University move into their new living space for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Good news: Florida-Georgia annual rivalry game will stay in Jacksonville for next two years

Read full article: Good news: Florida-Georgia annual rivalry game will stay in Jacksonville for next two years

The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs will continue to play their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville. The two teams have exercised their option for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

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Jacksonville University responds to nursing shortage with new programs

Read full article: Jacksonville University responds to nursing shortage with new programs

Florida’s population is growing and aging, and thousands of nurses are expected to retire in the next several years.

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Jacksonville University responds to nursing shortage with new programs

Read full article: Jacksonville University responds to nursing shortage with new programs

Florida’s population is growing and aging, and thousands of nurses are expected to retire in the next several years.

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UNF board votes to increase cost of student housing 4% each of the next 3 years

Read full article: UNF board votes to increase cost of student housing 4% each of the next 3 years

For the first time in eight years, it will soon cost more to live on campus at the University of North Florida than off campus.

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Gov. DeSantis ratchets up fight with College Board, hints at getting rid of AP courses in Florida

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As a feud over an African American studies course continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the College Board, the governor said Monday that Florida will “look to re-evaluate” its relationship with the organization.

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UNF takes first leg of River City Rumble thanks to hot start

Read full article: UNF takes first leg of River City Rumble thanks to hot start

UNF jumped out to an early 17 point lead and never trailed as the Ospreys took the first game of the River City Rumble over Jacksonville University 76-63.

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Scholarship for HBCU students returns for 3rd year

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The fund will be administered by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).

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Fidelity paying for many entry-level employees to complete undergrad degrees

Read full article: Fidelity paying for many entry-level employees to complete undergrad degrees

The program will be available to entry-level customer service phone representatives who work in the company’s regional centers.

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Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?

Read full article: Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?

Groups across the state of Virginia work all year long to get students registered to vote in high school and college -- the idea being, if these students start young, they’ll vote their entire lives.

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‘A different journey’ lands Florida in the Women’s College World Series for 11th time

Read full article: ‘A different journey’ lands Florida in the Women’s College World Series for 11th time

Of the eight teams to make it to the Womens' College World Series, the Florida Gators have the most all-time appearances there--11. But in the previous 10, Florida hosted their Super Regional. This year, they had to go on the road and win 2 of three in Blacksburg against Virginia Tech. Thursday evening, they'll begin their world series run against Oregon State.

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Controversial ‘viewpoint’ survey sent to Florida’s colleges draws criticism from faculty

Read full article: Controversial ‘viewpoint’ survey sent to Florida’s colleges draws criticism from faculty

The survey is in response to HB 233 signed into law in 2021 by Governor DeSantis, who, at the time, claimed universities were prone to suppressing certain political viewpoints, though he did not cite any specific examples or elaborate on which viewpoints were being suppressed.

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Georgia teen accepted to 49 colleges, received $1.3 million in scholarship money

Read full article: Georgia teen accepted to 49 colleges, received $1.3 million in scholarship money

A Georgia teen, who has her pick of the best colleges in the country, has decided where she'll be enrolling this fall.

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College fair welcomes hundreds of future potential students

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Going to college is a big deal for teens and their families, but to get there, students have to start researching months in advance.

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Photo sharing time: Show us your school spirit

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Now that the school year is well underway and students are off to the races for another year of learning and studying, we thought we’d ask: Can we see your pictures?

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Census: 1 in 5 dorms, prisons had no data at end of US count

Read full article: Census: 1 in 5 dorms, prisons had no data at end of US count

By the end of the U.S. head count last year, the Census Bureau lacked data for residents in almost a fifth of the nation's occupied college dorms, nursing homes and prisons.

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Facing Census delay, group withdraws request for records

Read full article: Facing Census delay, group withdraws request for records

A Republican advocacy group is withdrawing its request for a court order seeking the immediate release of Census Bureau records.

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Cinderella Dolphins await assignment in NCAA baseball regionals

Read full article: Cinderella Dolphins await assignment in NCAA baseball regionals

In the history of Jacksonville sports, there are a few teams who wore the title of Cinderella particularly well. The 1970 Jacksonville University basketball team. The 1996 Jaguars. And now, you can add the 2021 JU baseball team to the list.

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Best basketball season in Flagler history ends in Final Four blowout

Read full article: Best basketball season in Flagler history ends in Final Four blowout

The Flagler College men's basketball team reached the NCAA Division II Final Four for the first time this season. The best season in Flagler College men’s basketball history came to an end on Thursday night. The Saints never led and couldn’t slow down heavyweight Northwest Missouri State in a 77-46 loss in the NCAA Division II national semifinals. Third-seeded Flagler (18-3) had never been to the national tournament since it made the move from the NAIA to Division II in 2009. 2 in the tournament, have won Division II national championships in 2017 and ’19, and will play for their third on Saturday afternoon against top-seeded West Texas A&M.

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Flagler basketball enjoying best season ever, heading to Elite Eight

Read full article: Flagler basketball enjoying best season ever, heading to Elite Eight

Flagler men's basketball, led by head coach Chad Warner (center) will play in the Elite Eight for the first time in school history after beating Alabama-Huntsville Tuesday night. For the first time in school history, Flagler is going to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight after an 89-75 win over Alabama-Huntsville. Flager is 17-2 on the season and has won 15 straight games heading into the Elite Eight in Evansville. They wound up adding six games against Division I teams, including regular-season games against Florida International, Central Michigan and UNF. He had led a similar transition at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia and he knows what it would take to win at Flagler.

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College students head back to campus at three major Jacksonville campuses

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. On campus classes are starting again at University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, and Edward Waters College this morning. UNF is requiring masks at all times for students, including outdoors. University officials are also requiring students use a daily self-screening tool. RELATED: Pandemic protocols: College students under new process for move-in dayAt Jacksonville University, students and staff are sticking to three commonly cited guidelines to prevent the potential spread of coronavirus. Keep 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and othersWear face coveringsWash your hands frequentlyEd Waters College established protocols for students living on campus who test positive for the virus.

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Pandemic protocols: College students under new process for move-in day

Read full article: Pandemic protocols: College students under new process for move-in day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The University of North Florida is welcoming faculty, staff, and students back to campus today. To limit the potential spread of COVID-19 there is now a process and a timeline for move-in for the fall 2020 semester. Students now must have scheduled move-in appointments before arriving on campus and that is just the beginning of what is new. Students, and any other individuals assisting with move-in, must wear a face covering or mask and gloves at all times while on campus. Most notably, the course informs students how to report others who aren’t social distancing or people who are congregating in large numbers.

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