ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ In the Media - 2026
October
October 22, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Finance professor Dr. Oliver Schnusenberg shares tips on finding the best credit cards to build credit.
October 21, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics and Cox Media Group Jacksonville announced a multi-year partnership making Action Sports Jax TV the exclusive broadcaster of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics in Northeast Florida.
October 20, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is partnering with the University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute to host a free STEM on the Lawn community event for K-12 students and their families.
October 20, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is among Florida universities retaining its identity as a high-quality, affordable institution.
October 19, 2026
Source: First Coast News
Thanks to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alum Bryan Baker, the Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from their third World Series appearance in franchise history.
October 16, 2026
Source: Dignity Now
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ AI expert Dr. Josh Gellers shares how AI is affecting the dignity of students.
October 8, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ professor Dr. Josh Gellers shares his expertise on technology and ethics to discuss how much risk society should accept for AI’s potential benefits.
October 6, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
Dr. Andres Gallo, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ economics professor and director of the International Business Flagship Program, discusses the financial impact of bringing a Publix grocery store Downtown.
October 2, 2026
Source: First Coast News
MOCA Jacksonville’s Amber Sesnick and artist Cara Romero discuss the new “Panûpünüwügai (Living Light)” exhibition.
October 2, 2026
Source: First Coast News
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open newly renovated research and teaching facilities on campus.
October 1, 2026
Source: First Coast News
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Hockey team’s Adam Lauer, Pavit Mehra and Andrew Hill speak about upcoming season.
October 1, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
As ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alum and NASA astronaut Luke Delaney pilots the SpaceX Dragon toward the International Space Station, a crowd of Ospreys cheered him on.
September
September 30, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
Dr. Michael Shannon was approved as the eighth president of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
September 28, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
A $1 million gift from longtime ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ supporter Dr. Paul Schilling established the Schilling STEM Scholarship, providing renewable financial support to high-achieving STEM students.
September 26, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens received a 2026 Southeastern Museums Conference Bronze Award for an exhibition guest-curated by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ students.
September 24, 2026
Source: First Coast News
Emily Bailey is introduced as this year’s MOCA Jacksonville’s ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Student Artist-in-Residence.
September 18, 2026
Source: AGI Ethics News
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ dean of Professional and Lifelong Learning and AI ethics expert Dr. Josh Gellers discusses the difficulty in nailing down a specific set of rules for dealing with machines.
September 17, 2026
Source: JAX Today
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Board of Trustees selected Dr. Michael Shannon to become the University’s eighth president, subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.
September 15, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Coggin Executive Education program has partnered with Ring Power Corporation to create a tailored leadership development program for company leaders.
September 11, 2026
Source: River City Live
Psychologist Dr. Tracy Alloway introduces MemorIQ, a free, science-backed study app developed at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
September 10, 2026
Source: First Coast Connect
Economist Dr. Andres Gallo shares expertise to discuss the economics of meat production and the future of Florida farms.
September 9, 2026
Source: EurekAlert!
School of Computing faculty Drs. Upulee Kanewala and Nan Niu have received a grant to utilize AI to make the process for updating research software code faster and more reliable.
September 8, 2026
Source: First Coast News
School of Communication director Dr. Margaret Stewart shares her expertise on social media to discuss the latest ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend.
September 3, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ AI expert Dr. Josh Gellers joins panel discussion at the Cummer Musuem to discuss how AI is transforming the way people create, interpret and experience art.
September 2, 2026
Source: First Coast Connect
A collaborative partnership between ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ faculty and seven indigenous artists opens a new exhibit revising images of Native American history.
September 1, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
Headcount at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ has attained a new height as University enrollment reaches approximately 18,900 students this fall.
August
August 31, 2026
Source: WalletHub
Dr. Oliver Schnusenberg, professor of finance, shares his expertise to discuss best instant approval credit cards.
August 28, 2026
Source: First Coast News
Students and staff at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ held a watch party as the earth passed between the sun and the moon.
August 27, 2026
Source: The Esports Advocate
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ has upgraded its student esports club, founded in 2018, into a varsity program that begins competing this fall.
August 26, 2026
Source: News4Jax
A partnership between ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ and nonprofit WareWorks is giving college and local high school students hands-on experience in engineering and skilled trades.
August 24, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s physics and astronomy program hosts a public viewing of the near-total lunar eclipse.
August 20, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alum Luke Delaney will pilot NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station next month.
August 19, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Political analyst and head of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Public Opinion Research Lab discusses the potential impact of the November midterms.
August 18, 2026
Source: First Coast News
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Fine Arts Center held a grand reopening showcase with upgraded lighting and audio capabilities.
August 18, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ AI expert Dr. Josh Gellers weighs in on how society is grappling with the rapid expansion of generative AI.
August 17, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ professor and AI expert Josh Gellers breaks down the latest AI developments and what they mean for how AI is used at school, work and our everyday lives.
August 17, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Today
Dr. Dan Richard, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ professor and FL-DSSG co-founder, discusses the FL-DSSG program and the partnership with Cathedral Arts Project to support students of military families.
August 17, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Interim President Dr. Angela Falconetti talks about the year ahead as thousands of students head back to class.
August 11, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
A group of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ engineering students will be traveling to Spain to conduct solar eclipse research for NASA.
August 4, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is sending a group of engineering students to Spain to conduct solar eclipse research for NASA.
August 3, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alum and astronaut Luke Delaney will pilot NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station.
August 2, 2026
Source: News-Press
Anthropologist Dr. Keith Ashley and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ student researchers are excavating a site near Jacksonville to study about 3,000 years of human occupation.
August 1, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
MOCA, a cultural institute of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, has opened “The American Century” exhibit .
July
July 24, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ students Ella Withrow, Kai Burgess and Danny Murphy created a documentary about Ron Chamblin, owner of Chamblin Bookmine.
July 23, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Political scientist Dr. Sean Freeder discusses the impact of property taxes on local budgets and how it plays into affordability concerns.
July 22, 2026
Source: EurekAlert!
Dr. Gui Cesar will lead ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s new PRIME-PEDS program to expand student research in pediatric rehabilitation and assistive technology through a recently awarded NIH grant.
July 21, 2026
Source: Florida Politics
A review of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Public Opinion Research Lab’s trustworthy and transparent methodology.
July 20, 2026
Source: Jax Today
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Public Opinion Research Lab’s latest poll reveals mixed opinions on various current issues.
July 16, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
Economist Dr. Albert Loh discusses the results of the recent ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Jacksonville Economic Monitoring Survey.
July 15, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ has partnered with WareWorks to help expand its reach in preparing students for careers through targeted skills development.
July 15, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti wrote how ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is celebrating its own history and growth as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
July 6, 2026
Source: WalletHub
Finance professor Dr. Inga Timmerman answers questions about budgeting apps.
July 4, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alum Bryan Baker was selected for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
June
June 29, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Dr. Kerry Clark shares tips on preventing ticks.
June 28, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Institute of Environmental Research and Education is collaborating with the Northeast Florida Regional Council and other partners on a new study.
June 26, 2026
Source: News4Jax
The Florida Small Business Development Center at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Veronica Bolado explains what the center does and who can seek their services.
June 25, 2026
Source: Jax Today
Biology professor Dr. Anthony Rossi shares his expertise.
June 24, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ students are excavating a site near Jacksonville to study about 3,000 years of human occupation.
June 19, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ acts as a central hub where employers and students meet early in their academic careers.
June 17, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact associate professor Dr. Sophie Filibert published an opinion piece on how Jacksonville can build trust for youth mental health.
June 16, 2026
Source: News4Jax
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Korey Stringer Institute’s Dr. Gabrielle Brewer and Dr. Michael Szymanski discuss the Perry Weather Heat Lab’s goal to research the impact heat has on those who work outside.
June 15, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Dr. Kerry Clark shares his expertise on Lyme disease and tick season after emergency-room visits hit their highest April level in nearly a decade in the U.S.
June 9, 2026
Source: First Coast News
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ students are unearthing ancient artifacts in a Jacksonville dig, revealing insights into Indigenous life over 13,000 years ago.
June 2, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
Assistant professor of advance manufacturing engineering Dr. Longfei Zhou and a team of student researchers have received an NSF award to make 3D-printed metal parts more reliable and less wasteful.
May
May 21, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
Associate vice president of Student Success Erin Richman and senior director of Industry Engagement Scott Curry share how higher education is responding to the shifting job market.
May 19, 2026
Source: CNN
Civil engineer Dr. Adel ElSafty discusses bridge safety measures amidst fear of potential Chesapeake Bay Bridge collapse.
May 18, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ officially opened the Perry Weather Heat Lab, marking a massive milestone in the study of how the human body endures extreme heat.
May 13, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ School of Communications student Sasha Koresh shares insight on how getting rid of property taxes could affect Florida homeowners.
May 12, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, routinely ranked as a top hospital in Florida and nationwide, is the first official health provider for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ athletics.
May 11, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
Economist Dr. Albert Loh discusses the results of the recent ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Jacksonville Economic Monitoring Survey.
May 7, 2026
Source: First Coast Connect
Sociologist Dr. David Jaffee and Jax Rental Housing Project manager Katie Renzi about ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Jax Rental Housing Project and their new book.
May 7, 2026
Source: The Journal of Music in Ireland
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Singers held a special concert with the Maynooth University Chamber Choir at the Lark Concert Hall in Ireland.
May 5, 2026
Source: See Great Art
MOCA, a cultural institute of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, announced the acquisition of “Jacksonville Stacked Stars,” the final major work of sculpture by world-renowned artist Frank Stella.
May 2, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Interim President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti discusses her outlook for the class of ‘26.
May 1, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s club rugby team, known as the "Deadbirds," is competing for a national championship..
May 1, 2026
Source: Palm Coast
The next generation of healthcare innovators presented bold, community-focused solutions during the 2026 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ MedNexus Innovation Challenge.
April
April 28, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
Jacksonville logistics firm Corporate Traffic Logistics is parterning with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ athletes to recruit new talent.
April 23, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
Accounting and finance adjunct professor Eric Heninger shares his expertise on real estate as coffee kiosks gain more ground in Northeast Florida.
April 16, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Silverfield College of Education and Human Services, on behalf of philanthropist Gilchrist Berg, surprised four local teachers with the 2026 Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence and $17,000 each.
April 14, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Political scientist and AI ethics expert Josh Gellers discusses the new national framework aimed at shaping how AI is developed and regulated across the country.
April 13, 2026
Source: TEDx Talks
Political scientist and AI ethics expert Josh Gellers argues that threats to animals and ecosystems, along with AI advances, challenge the idea that rights are exclusive to humans.
April 10, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ raised more than $1.7 million during its 2026 Giving Day, surpassing its donor goal and setting a new record for participation.
April 9, 2026
Source: First Coast News
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Opera Theater Production of Mozart’s "The Magic Flute” is the largest performance from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ since 2007.
April 3, 2026
Source: Action News Jax
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Presidential Search Committee is inviting members of the Northeast Florida community to take part in a public listening session as part of the search for the University’s next president.
April 3, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ and Corporate Traffic Logistics have reached a five-year agreement for the naming rights to the playing surface at Hodges Stadium.
March
March 31, 2026
Source: Public
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work dedicated the Gail M. Cobb Archaeology and Laboratory and the new outdoor archaeology laboratory.
March 27, 2026
Source: First Coast News
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Swoop Troupe’s Sadie Sims and Anvar Gashimove and Greenlight Theatre Company’s Chris Milligan discuss ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Sweeney Todd performance.
March 27, 2026
Source: WOKV
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ senior Justin Tuazon has been selected to join the Philippines national team in the Overwatch World Cup.
March 26, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ political science class offers insight on how the crisis in Libya affects Florida.
March 25, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Wesely discusses her research on how animals are helping rehabilitate inmates.
March 25, 2026
Source: First Coast Connect
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ professor Dr. David Hoppey and DCPS teachers discusses Project Ideas, a ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ program to help teachers work with disabled students in regular classrooms.
March 24, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s board of trustees has established a search committee to identify the University’s next president.
March 17, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
Economist Dr. Albert Loh discusses the results of the recent ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Jacksonville Economic Monitoring Survey.
March 16, 2026
Source: Smithsonian Voices
Biologist Dr. Eric Johnson coauthored a Smithsonian Environmental Research Center study on blue crabs.
March 12, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ has received a grant from the estate of Kernan R. Hodges to support renovations and upgrades at Hodges Stadium.
March 12, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
Accounting & Finance instructor Ron Heymann shares his expertise on budgeting.
March 11, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s ice hockey club is making history as the Ospreys are playing in the AAU National Championship Tournament for the first time.
March 10, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Josh Gellers, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ dean of Professional and Lifelong Learning, discusses how AI is shaping education for kids and teens .
March 6, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Today
The work of New York artist Nari Ward is the newest installation at MOCA, a cultural institute of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
March 4, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Silverfield College of Education and Human Services is collaborating with Duval County Public Schools to empower teachers of students with disabilities.
March 2, 2026
Source: American Fine Art Magazine
Students from ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ curated an exhibition of historic landscapes at the Cummer Museum.
February
February 27, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s new esports and innovation arena is now open, marking a step in the University’s plan to expand technology learning and strengthen the region’s future workforce.
February 23, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ students will have the opportunity to receive an endowed scholarship named after a former Jacksonville Port Authority executive.
February 20, 2026
Source: First Coast News
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s campus will have events focusing on student safety, including social media and self-defense training, character development, victim advocacy and more.
February 18, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
Accounting & Finance adjunct professor Eric Heninger shares his expertise on commercial real estate.
February 17, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
Economist Dr. Albert Loh discusses the results of the recent ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Jacksonville Economic Monitoring Survey.
February 12, 2026
Source: First Coast News
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ sociologist Dr. David Jaffee is calling attention to the national affordability crisis through a series of projects.
February 12, 2026
Source: First Coast News
Dr. Suzanne Ehrlich, who teaches design thinking and educational technology at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ, says her goal is to have students prepared to use AI responsibly when leaving campus.
February 11, 2026
Source: News4Jax
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ students studying the role of animals in rehabilitations visited Flagler County Jail to learn about the “SMART program” and its kitten component.
February 10, 2026
Source: FlaglerLive
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is partnering with the City of Palm Coast and Flagler Schools, with sponsorship support from Blackstone Launchpad, to announce the 2026 MedNexus Innovation Challenge.
February 5, 2026
Source: The Florida Times-Union
Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti has been chosen as the interim president for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
February 2, 2026
Source: News4Jax
Dr. Josh Gellers,ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s first Faculty Fellow for AI and director of the Digital Humanities Institute, discusses how AI is transforming daily routines.
January
January 31, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ unveiled the installation of the WellSpring100, an Atmospheric Water Generator technology that will allow the University to conduct resiliency research to help protect critical infrastructure from threats and disasters.
January 30, 2026
Source: WINK
Eighteen Punta Gorda senior citizens completed ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s AI for Work and Life certification program and celebrated with a graduation ceremony.
January 29, 2026
Source: Jacksonville Business Journal
Jacksonville native, double ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alum and current Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti is being considered for the role of interim president at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ.
January 28, 2026
Source: News4Jax
The Jacksonville Port Authority announced a partnership with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ to create a scholarship in honor of Chief Operating Officer James Bennett.
January 22, 2026
Source: Fooshya
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Brooks College of Health announced a new, totally online lifestyle administration focus inside its four-year Bachelor of Health Care Management program.
January 13, 2026
Source: EurekAlert!
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ has once again been recognized for its sustained commitment to community partnership, earning the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement for the third time.
January 12, 2026
Source: WalletHub
Dr. Oliver Schnusenberg, professor of finance, shares his expertise on zero-based budgeting.
January 8, 2026
Source: First Coast Connect
Jacey Darrah Downing, director of alumni engagement, discusses the “Wright of Passage” film premiere.