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Inside ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ — August 28, 2025

Fall 2025 Week of Welcome Activities

The fall 2025 semester at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ kicked off with a vibrant mix of events during the annual Week of Welcome (WOW), including Flight School, campus tours, a block party, a Jacksonville Jaguars ticket event, academic orientations and more — highlighting a renewed energy across campus as students prepare for a promising year of learning and growth. Watch a of this year's WOW activities.
 
³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ pose in a photobooth wearing miscellaneous accessories Female ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students holding signs on the first day of class ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students taking photos while jumping on each others backs
Man taking a selfie with two ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students Group of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students dancing in the student union plaza ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ greek chapter students standing in front of a tent

New and upcoming campus developments

Two female students walking and talking on the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ campusAs ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ soars into the fall semester, students and visitors will spot notable upgrades across campus, including major building renovation projects, new academic programs, fresh dining options and exciting events. There will be opportunities for campus engagement and academic and personal growth for all Ospreys joining The Nest this academic year.

Here is a closer look at what’s new and upcoming at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ: 

  • Campus Upgrades
  • Parking and Transportation
  • Academic Updates
  • New Faculty
  • Fresh Dining Choices
  • Carpenter Library
  • Athletics
  • Arts & Culture
  • Upcoming Events
All Ospreys are encouraged to participate in market days, musical performances, wellness programs, public policy events, the Distinguished Voices Lecture Series and other events happening throughout the semester.

Learn more about new and upcoming campus developments at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.
 
Info provided by ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Media Relations

New faculty join The Nest

New ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ faculty posing with ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ President Moez LimayemThe ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ welcomes more than 50 new faculty members this fall.   
 
These educators and researchers add to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s expertise across a wide range of high-impact fields, including data science, cybersecurity, engineering, healthcare, coastal resilience, biochemistry and transportation and logistics. They bring the University’s active faculty count to around 720 esteemed academics.  
 
“We are thrilled to welcome this dynamic group of new faculty,” said ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ President Moez Limayem. “These distinguished educators and researchers, along with our current faculty, will continue to elevate the learning experience for our students and fuel meaningful scholarship, innovative collaboration and groundbreaking research that align with ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s strategic vision.”
 
 
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³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ hosts U.S. Congressman John Rutherford

U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford visiting ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵThe ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ was honored to welcome Congressman John Rutherford to campus during the first week of the fall 2025 semester to highlight our incredible partnerships with JEA, Miller Electric Company, and Florida Department of Transportation. We are grateful for his continued support of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, including our Institute of Police Technology and Management. 
 
Together, these partnerships strengthen innovation, workforce development, and community impact, helping us prepare students to thrive and serve in Northeast Florida and beyond.

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ partnerships promote workforce development program

A group of early-career apprentices and undergraduate electrical engineering students just completed the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s first workforce development program aimed at filling the growing demand for skilled professionals in the clean and renewable energy sector. 
 
Early-career apprentices and ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students standing around a tableJEA, the city’s public utility, and Miller Electric Company joined forces with ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ to create the Educational Microgrid for Enhancing Renewable Growth and Education — EMERGE. The first cohort spent one day a week over an eight week period at the JEA Sustainable Solutions Lab on ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s campus, preparing to step into high-demand jobs in the field of clean and renewable energy. 
 
³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ President Moez Limayem emphasized the transformative power of education to workforce development.  
 
“At ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, we believe workforce development is not just a strategic priority, but imperative to the evolving needs of our region,” said Limayem. “We empower and prepare our students for high-quality and fulfilling careers that match the demands of today’s workforce.”
 
 
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Faculty Feature: Dr. Han Soo Kim

By Alyssa Elaskari and Sophie Raleigh
 
From the roaring stands of South Korean baseball stadiums to the cutting edge of sport analytics research, Dr. Han Soo Kim has always been fascinated by the emotional power of sport. Now an assistant professor of sport management at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, Kim is channeling that passion into research that helps sport organizations understand and enhance the fan experience in a rapidly evolving digital world.
 
Han Soo Kim Headshot"Sport offers a mirror of society," Kim said. "It reflects our passions, our identities and even our anxieties. I'm interested in how that mirror shifts through technology, culture and workplace dynamics."
 
Kim, who grew up in South Korea, traces his curiosity to childhood memories of clapping thundersticks and joining in stadium chants. That early experience of communal energy inspired his academic journey, leading to a career exploring the psychological and organizational dimensions of fandom.
 
Today, Kim's research at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ sits at the intersection of sport consumer behavior, technology use and workplace innovation. His work spans both sides of the industry—examining how fans engage emotionally with digital media and how internal organizational climates shape employee experience.

Understanding Fans in a Digital Age

In recent studies, Kim has examined how the rise of livestreamed fitness and sport content is impacting consumer well-being and behavior. A 2025 article in Sport Marketing Quarterly explored how viewers respond to attributes like interactivity, credibility and entertainment in sport streamers. By applying both linear models and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), Kim uncovered surprising patterns in how online platforms foster emotional connection and motivation.
 
Another study, published in the International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, explored how sport organizations' social responsibility efforts, such as sustainability initiatives or community engagement, can enhance brand value. Kim's findings revealed that authenticity and ethical action are becoming powerful drivers of loyalty, particularly among younger fans.
 
"Digital platforms allow fans to interact in new ways, but also demand more from brands," Kim explained. "There's a shift happening—fans want transparency, purpose and deeper connections, not just entertainment."

Collaboration with the PGA Tour

As a core member of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's Sport Data Analytics Lab, Kim is currently collaborating with the PGA TOUR to explore how AI-powered experiences like TOURCAST influence fan engagement in professional golf. His research team is analyzing behavioral data to understand how interactive features, such as 3D shot tracking, real-time commentary and personalized feeds, affect emotional investment and sustained interest.
 
By combining media psychology, user experience theory and computational methods, Kim hopes the findings will inform strategies for enhancing digital engagement across the sport industry.
 
"It's not just about what people watch, it's about how they feel, what keeps them coming back and how technology shapes that connection," he said.

Bridging Research and Real-World Impact

Beyond consumer behavior, Kim is also breaking new ground in the study of organizational dynamics within sport settings. His 2024 research in the Journal of Sport Management showed that workplace factors like perceived safety climate and innovation culture are key predictors of employee satisfaction and performance. Another study in Sport, Business and Management identified how support systems influence career satisfaction among millennial and Gen Z sport professionals.
 
Whether exploring lifestream fandom or leadership strategy, Kim's work blends theory with real-world application. His analytical toolkit includes SEM, big data techniques, Rasch modeling and fsQCA—methods that reflect his commitment to flexible, interdisciplinary inquiry.
 
"Sport management is evolving. To stay relevant, we need to ask deeper questions and use the best tools available," he said.
 
Through his research, teaching and industry collaborations, Kim is helping shape a sport ecosystem that is more connected, adaptive and emotionally resonant. As the digital age redefines how fans engage, his work ensures the heart of sport—connection, identity and shared experience—remains at the center.

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ supply chain management program receives top ranking

Two ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ T-and-L students speaking to a shipyard employeeThe ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ continues to soar on the national stage with the latest EduRank 2025 results, where the Supply Chain Management (SCM) program ranked No. 54 in the United States, solidifying its place among the nation’s most impactful programs. 
 
EduRank is an independent, metric-based ranking platform that evaluates over 14,000 universities from 183 countries. Utilizing the world’s largest scholarly database, EduRank ranks institutions based on research output, non-academic reputation and alumni impact across 246 academic disciplines. 
 
Overall, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ ranks in the top 13% of U.S. universities and scores in the top 50% across 97 distinct research areas.
 
 
Info provided by ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Media Relations

Osprey Spotlight: Anieca Turner

Illustration of a monarch on paperCongratulations to Anieca Turner, a senior transfer student majoring fine arts, with a concentration in painting and drawing, whose recent artwork was selected for exhibit at the American Wildlife Art Competition and Exhibition. 
 
“This is my first work that has been selected, outside of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, by a juried competition, and I’m so grateful for the privilege of having my artwork selected to exhibit with so many talented artists with The Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland,” said Turner. “I would have missed the opportunity to submit if it weren’t for Dr. Amy Keagy making the class aware of the American Wildlife Art Competition and Exhibition and my Figurative Painting class professor, Professor Marisa Yow, who encouraged me to attend Dr. Keagy’s Scientific Illustration class. I am grateful for the dedicated staff at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.”

Osprey Profile: Lawrence Mack

By Mattison Hansen
 
Lawrence Mack, a summer 2025 graduate of the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, is helping revolutionize emergency stroke care in Jacksonville as the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) mobile stroke program manager of the city’s first Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU). 
 
Lawrence MackHoused at Fire-Rescue Station 64 on Harts Road, the MSTU is a collaboration between UF Health and JFRD. One of only three such programs in Florida, and the only one operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the high-tech unit is equipped to deliver stroke diagnosis and lifesaving care before a patient even reaches the hospital. Mack is employed by JFRD as the program manager for the Quality Improvement Division, the Critical Care Team and the Mobile Stroke Team Unit. He oversees JFRD training, equipment procurement and daily operations for the MSTU, working closely with UF Health Jacksonville for the Mobile Stroke Team while the other two divisions are solely developed and operated by JFRD.
 
When a stroke is suspected, both a traditional EMS ambulance and the MSTU are dispatched. The mobile unit’s specialized team includes a CT technologist, a stroke-trained nurse and two board-certified critical care paramedics. The leadership team includes Lindsey Perrotta, UF Health program manager for the MSTU, and Mack as the on-site leader for JFRD operations. 
 
By diagnosing and beginning treatment in the field, the MSTU essentially turns a specialized ambulance into a mobile emergency department. The equipment and expertise help to save critical minutes and can improve survival rates, as well as reduce the likelihood of long-term disability.
 
“It brings the hospital to the patient,” said Mack. “We’ve already responded to over 200 calls and transported 60 patients since launching in early June. This is a game changer for stroke care in Jacksonville.”
 
A Jacksonville native, Mack’s passion for emergency care was sparked in childhood by the EMS TV show “Rescue 911.” That early interest led to a career spanning respiratory therapy, EMT and paramedic certifications, and now, critical care leadership. In addition to his work with the MSTU, Mack serves as a fire captain-paramedic with JFRD, a critical care flight paramedic with UF Health’s TraumaOne helicopter team and an adjunct EMS professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
 
Despite his busy schedule, Mack chose to pursue his BSN at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, drawn by its strong reputation and proximity to home. He credits professors like Drs. Sarah Firmin and Sandra Shapiro with deepening his understanding of complex patient care and helping bridge classroom learning with real-world application.
 
“A lot of what I’ve learned at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, I use out there on the truck,” he said. “Courses like complex nursing, med-surg and fundamentals directly apply to what we do on the MSTU.”
 
Lawrence Mack speaking to nursing students on the Mobile Stroke Treatment UnitMack has plans to continue his education and expand his impact. He hopes to transition to flight nursing after passing the NCLEX, continue working PRN (pro re nata) and eventually pursue a graduate degree in nursing leadership and education, with the goal of teaching the next generation of emergency care professionals.
 
That passion for mentorship is already taking shape. Recently, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ nursing students had the opportunity to tour the MSTU and speak with Mack and his team, gaining firsthand insight into the fast-paced world of mobile emergency care.
 
“It’s a great opportunity for students to see this level of care in action,” Mack said. “We expect our nurses to come in with strong ICU or ER experience, and ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ does a great job preparing them for that.”

Inside News Roundup

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ faculty conversing at an eventFirst Thursday Faculty & Staff Mixer: Save the Date

We’re excited for the return of the first Faculty and Staff mixer of the fall semester! Join colleagues on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Talon Room for great conversation with old and new friends, drinks and edibles.

Faculty Welcome at the Library

Thursday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thomas G. Carpenter Library
Welcome Back, Faculty! The Thomas G. Carpenter Library welcomes the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ faculty back to the campus library with a tabling event on the first floor of the library near the Information Desk. Stop by to play PLINKO, win an exclusive piece of Tommy G’s swag, grab a snack and discover what’s new at the library! Learn more .

Reshaping Research with AI

Discover how AI is shaping research at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ. Librarians Lauren Odom and Beryl White-Bing share tips for verifying AI-generated citations, highlight new AI-powered library tools, and spotlight updates from the Virtual Learning Center — including Meta Quest 3 headsets. Special guest Xavier Rozas from the STEP Lab discusses VR’s impact on student learning. .

The OFE

The will be holding office hours for faculty who have questions about creating their promotion dossier in Interfolio. Please stop by the OFE Suite (Building 1, Room 1401) on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m.; or Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 
 
In addition, the OFE is accepting proposals for High Impact Practice Grants. All faculty are eligible to apply for grants up to $15,000. The deadline for submission is Monday, Sep. 22. Please visit the OFE's High Impact Practice Grants website for more information.

Save the Date

Convocation 2025: State of the Osprey Nation is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m., ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the celebration of the start of the new academic year. The event will include special speakers and chances to win scholarships and gift cards. RSVP today.

16th annual unf alumni Roar and Soar Jaguars Tailgate sunday sept. 7 10 flex field lawnam to 12:30 pm

Roar & Soar Tailgate

The 16th Annual ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Alumni Roar & Soar Jaguars Game Day Experience tailgate is Sunday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Flex Field Lawn, 1 EverBank Stadium Drive. Represent Du-u-u-val with fellow Ospreys as the Jaguars take on the Carolina Panthers. There will be tailgate games, music and delicious food. Deadline to is Sunday, Aug. 31.

Healthy Campus Week

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is participating in the nationwide Healthier Campus Initiative again this year by celebrating Healthy Campus Week, Monday, Sep. 15, through Friday, Sep. 19. This year’s theme is “Thrive Together,” focusing on community well-being, social connection and shared growth. For more information, contact a.muench.epstein@unf.edu.

Faculty and Staff News

Osprey Fountain on ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ campus

Brooks College of Health

Dr. Guilherme Cesar, assistant professor, presented partial findings of his NIH-funded research project at the American Society of Biomechanics annual conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August.
 
Stephanie Hooper, instructor, along with Dr. Heather Hausenblas and Dr. David Hooper, co-authored, “Effectiveness of Cucumis sativus L. Supplementation on Mood, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study,” published in Health Science Reports, July.
 
Dr. Tes Tuason, professor, along with international colleagues, Drs. Güss, Karl, Dimitrova, and the IMPACT-C19 Workgroup, presented, "Positive Emotions as Foundation of Mindfulness and Creativity Across Cultures" at the Consortium of European Research on Emotions 2025 in Grenoble, France in July.
 
Dr. Michael Szymanski, assistant professor, along with postdoctoral associate Dr. M.R. Brewer, coauthored “Comparison of a Body Temperature Wearable Device with Gastrointestinal Thermometry During a Warm-Weather Road Race” in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. August.

Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Dr. Wanyong Choi, associate professor, was invited to be a keynote speaker at the 37th International Sport Science Congress 2025, "Commemorating the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games” for Korean Society of Measurement and Evaluation for Physical Education and Sports Science.
 
Dr. Tara Frazier, associate director student accessibility center, was an invited author for the book, “Collaborative Strategies for Designing Neuroinclusive College Campuses,” written specifically on creating the THRIVE Living Learning Community (LLC).
 
Dr. David Hoppey, professor and program director, published two recent manuscripts, “Leading Effective Inclusive Schools: How Principals’ Inclusive Consciousness Influences Their Leadership Enactment, published from a ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ doctoral graduate, Dr. Megan McMillan’s dissertation in the Journal of School Leadership. Here’s a synopsis you can use; and published, along with a colleague and former doctoral student at USF. Dr. Eric C. Shoute, postdoctoral research associate, Dean’s Office, “Preparing Preservice Special Education Teachers to Engage in Family Collaboration: A Case Study of One Preservice Teacher Preparation Program was published in The Teacher Educator.”

Free Things to Do

All Hands on Deck: 15 Years of Collection at Small Craft Advisory Press

Exhibition on view now through Aug. 29, MOCA Jacksonville
Experience an exhibition of artist books created in the past fifteen years by Small Craft Advisory Press (SCAP) at Florida State University. Founded by Professor of Art Denise Bookwalter, SCAP brings together artists, writers, designers and scholars to work collaboratively on projects that challenge the conventions of what books are and do. Each book has an entirely unique form reflecting methods ranging from historical hand-sewn bindings to laser-cut wood blocks and 3D printing. Learn more .

Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Spectral Subjects, 2024Project Atrium: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Exhibit on view now through Sept. 14, MOCA Jacksonville
Spectral Subjects is an interactive, thermal observatory showing a constantly updating map of the room's temperature on three colossal wall-projections. Learn more . Image: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Spectral Subjects (rendering for MOCA Jacksonville), 2024.

The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered

Exhibition on view now through Nov. 23, MOCA Jacksonville
This exhibition reassembles core works from a forgotten but seminal Modernist exhibition mounted in March 1924 by the Woman’s Club of Jacksonville and the newly founded Jacksonville Fine Arts Society (now MOCA). Planned to mark the beginning of the museum’s second century in 2025, The Armory South tells several related stories of essential importance to the history of women in Modern art, the introduction of Modernism to the American South, and the ideas and relationships shaping American art in the mid-1920s. Learn more . © Henry Fitch Taylor, Still Life, 1917. Oil on canvas, 36 x 54 1/4 in. (91.4 x 137.8 cm). Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2244.

Red Zone Exhibit Launch Party

Thursday, Aug. 28, 3 - 5 p.m., ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Gallery of Art
Stop by this interactive exhibit to learn more about the Red Zone and see art created by members of the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ community. Learn more .

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Athletics and INK Factory Brewing: Swoop Session 2 Release Party

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 4 p.m.,
Join ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Athletics on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Ink Factory Brewing for the reveal of Swoop Session 2. This event is free. Tapping begins at 4 p.m. and music will start at 4:30 p.m. For any questions, please email Jaycie.Wegner@unf.edu.

Artistic works inside of MOCA Jacksonville galleryIdeas of Our Time: Jax Contemporary Artist Talks

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m., MOCA Jacksonville
Hear from the local artists featured in MOCA’s Triennial Arts Exhibition during Ideas of Our Time: Jax Contemporary Artist Talks. This week's featured artists include Robert Dewitt Adams, d. lance vickery (³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Professor), Jenny K. Hager (³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Professor) and Erin Kendrick. Learn more .

Movies on the House Presents: Flow (2024)

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater (Room 1314)
Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. Learn more about upcoming film screening event.

Clear night sky with sun setting in the backgroundAstronomy Night

Friday, Sept. 5, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Science and Engineering Building (Building 50, Room 1102)
You are invited to attend the first "Astronomy Night" event of the fall semester featuring Dr. Jack Hewitt, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ professor of physics, discussing the topic "Stellar Atmospheres: How Quantum Science Unlocked the Stars." The talk will be followed by an hour of stargazing with telescopes. Everyone is invited. Learn more .

EARTHSHAPES: Garden & Sculpture Celebration

Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., John A. Delaney Student Union
Join the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Botanical Garden for a free, vibrant celebration of art, nature and environmental connection. Events include guided garden tours, live music and storytelling, professional talks, local food offerings, interactive activities and more. Learn more details .

Natural Treasures: Scientific Illustration Closing Reception

Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 - 7 p.m., Lufrano Intercultural Gallery, John A. Delaney Student Union (Building 58E)
The Osprey community is invited to the closing reception of this collaborative artist exhibition featuring the artistic illustrations of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students enrolled in the Summer A course “Scientific Illustration,” taught by Instructor Amy Keagy. Learn more .

Art and Technology Roundtable featuring Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - noon, MOCA Jacksonville
Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and professor and scholar Michael Nardone will discuss the intersection of art and technology. Learn more .

Dateline

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Milestones

Congratulations to the following employees with a milestone anniversary in June, July and August 2025:

30 Years

Barry Greene, Professor, School of Music
Alexander Menocal, Associate Instructor, English
Mei-Qin Zhan, Professor, Mathematics and Statistics

25 Years

Andrew Beall, University Lecturer, Biology
Berrin Beasley, Professor, School of Communication
Michael Hallett, Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Jennifer Kane, Associate Dean, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services
William Klostermeyer, Professor/Dean, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction
Richard Phillips, Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Luminita Razaila, Associate Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics
Dee Robertson-Lee, Library Services Specialist, Library, Outreach and Facilities

20 Years

Robert Boyle, Assistant VP of Housing and Residence Life, Provost's Office
P. Scott Brown, Interim Dean of the Hicks Honors College, Provost's Office
Vanessa Cruz, Professor, Art, Art History and Design
Beth Dibble, Nursing Admissions Coordinator, School of Nursing
Reham Eltantawy, Chair/Professor, Coggin College of Business
Daniel Gottlieb, Professor, School of Music
Sami Hamid, Associate Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Mitchell Haney, Associate Professor, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Tru Leverette Hall, Chair, College of Arts and Sciences
Ruth Lopez, Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and International Affairs, Provost's Office
Dennis Marks, Associate Professor, School of Music
John McDonough, Professor, School of Nursing
Julie Merten, Professor/ Associate Dean of MedNexus, President's Office (Strategy and Innovation)
James Montgomery, Associate Lecturer, Physics
Siho Nam, Associate Professor, School of Communication
Judith Ochrietor, Professor and Program Director, Biology
Marcus Pactor, University Instructor, English
Mohammad Rahman, Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Wanda Scarbrough, Program Assistant, Student Health Services
David Sheffler, Chair/Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Randall Tinnin, Professor, School of Music
Lunetta Williams, Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

15 Years

Christa Arnold, Associate Professor, School of Communication
Devrim Bilgili, Associate Professor, Mathematics and Statistics
Stacy Boote, Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Gaylord Candler, Professor, Political Science and Public Administration
Corey Causey, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Georgette Dumont, Associate Professor, Political Science and Public Administration
Terri Ellis, Associate Professor, Biology
Gregory Helmick, Associate Professor / Chair, College of Arts and Sciences
Jason John, Associate Professor, Art, Art History and Design
Leslie Kaplan, Director / Associate Instructor, Hicks Honors College
Dong-Young Kim, Professor, Management
Jonathan Matheson, Professor, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Clayton McCarl, Professor, Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Dawn Russell, Associate Professor, Marketing and Logistics
Nicholas Seabrook, Chair / Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Christopher Trice, Professor, Art, Art History and Design
David Waddell, Professor, Biology
Brian Zoellner, Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum

10 Years

David Bryan, Professor, Accounting and Finance
Mark Dawkins, Professor, Accounting and Finance
Jason Edgar, Associate Director, Student Government
Suzanne Ehrlich, Associate Professor, Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management
Tara Frazier, Associate Director, THRIVE and Student Accessibility Services
Vanitti Gilley, Specialist, Human Resources (Pay and Leave)
Sheila Goloborotko, Professor, Art, Art History and Design
Jason Haraldsen, Professor, Physics
Richa Jethwani, Associate Instructor, School of Computing
Dilek Kayaalp, Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Charles Kennedy, Assistant Director of Marketing, Small Business Development Center
Jennifer Kilpatrick, Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Kristina Lopez-Smith, Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Hannah Malcolm, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
LaRee Moody, Associate Instructor, Health Administration
Michael Morris, Instructor, Accounting and Finance
Matthew Ohlson, Endowed Professor in Leadership / Director of Taylor Leadership Institute, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services
Anne Pfister, Associate Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
D'Lynn Phelps, Office Manager, School of Communication
Fatima Rehman, Associate Lecturer, Biology
Sericea Stallings Smith, Associate Professor, Public Health
Margaret Stewart, Associate Professor, School of Communication
Luci Tappin, Administrative Specialist, Academic and Student Affairs, Budgets and Operations
Katherine Thompson, Director Web Digital Services, Marketing and Communications
Christian Winterbottom, Professor and Chair, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

5 Years

FNU Amrita, Instructor, Management
Samantha Brown, Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Lisa Byrge, Associate Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences
James Clyburn, Law Enforcement Officer, University Police Department
Ian Crawford-Goss, Instructor, Physics
Sara Davis, Associate Professor, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Sean Freeder, Associate Professor, Political Science and Public Administration
Terrie Galanti, Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Lauren Giliberto, Director of Special Events, University Development and Alumni Engagement
Stephanie Hooper, Instructor, Public Health
Danielle Hoyt, Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics
Madison Jones, Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics
Indika Kahanda, Associate Professor, School of Computing
Vamsi Sai Kalasapudi, Assistant Professor, Construction Management
Upulee Kanewala, Associate Professor, School of Computing
John Kim, Associate Professor, Construction Management
Taeho Kim, Associate Professor, Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management
Brian Lane, Assistant Professor, Physics
Eva Matthews, Coordinator Research Program Services, Public Opinion Research Lab
Gokan May, Associate Professor, School of Engineering
Eirin McBride, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Inger McGee, Director Assessment Research, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services
Jacqueline Meier, Associate Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Valerie Morrison, Director of Student Health Services, Brooks College of Health
Brittany Nettles, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Latonio Nichols, Assistant Director, Admissions
Alyssa Ortiz, Visual Developer and Institutional Research Analyst, Institutional Research
Dave Reed, Instructor, Management
Ryan Shamet, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering
Di Shang, Assistant Professor, Management
Jessica Spangler, Athletics Academic Coordinator, Student Athlete Center for Excellence
Jessica Stark, Assistant Professor, English
Thomas Stewart, Assistant Director of Cloud Infrastructure, Shared Infrastructure Services
Candice Ginn Tahimic, Assistant Professor, Biology
Troy Walden, Program Assistant, MOCA, Education
Alethia Wilkerson, Coordinator Budgets, School of Engineering
Trinity Zamrzla, Systems Engineer II, Shared Infrastructure Services

Welcome

The following employees were either hired by ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ or were promoted from OPS positions recently:
Jayla Adams, Assistant Coach / Basketball Operations Director, Athletics
Charlotte Alcon, Visiting Instructor, English
Mustafa Alhamzawi, IT Analyst II, Network and Telecommunications
Andrew Bracken, Assistant Director of Student Success Advocacy, Office of Student Success
Jackson Bryant, Assistant Director of Video, Athletics
Elizabeth Callaghan, Academic Advisor, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction
Adam Campbell, Visiting Lecturer - Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lisa Catanzaro, Visiting Instructor, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Ashlyn Davidson, Event Planning Coordinator, Student Union, Event and Guest Services
Stephen Drummond, Library Systems Specialist, Library, Digital Strategies and Technology
Daven Eidem, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Athletics
Donna Ellis, Family Garden and Engagement Facilitator, Florida Institute Of Education
Milagros Evardone, Visiting Instructor, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Jeffrey Fatora, Associate Director of Finance, MOCA Jacksonville
Elise Fellows, Office Manager, Accounting and Finance
Ayshea Golden, Student Success Systems Manager, Registrar's Office
Emilie Griffin, Small Business Consultant, Small Business Development Center
Matthew Groe, Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Jaylan Harris, Admissions Processing Specialist, Admissions
Nicola Annika Heurich, Psych. Internship Program, Counseling Center
Cooper Hicks, Coordinator of Residence Life, Housing and Residence Life
Jalyn Jackson, Administrative Specialist, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction Dean's Office
Alice Ahyea Jo, Instructor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Rachel Lawrence, Lead Child Development Teacher, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Preschool
Karina Mago, Visiting Instructor / FabLab Technician, Art, Art History and Design
Piper Majors, Office Manager, Physics
Robert Marlin, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics
Nathan Mathis, Police Communications Operator, University Police Department
Kimberly Mayer, Chief Research Officer, Provost's Office
Nadia Mazinani, Psych. Internship Program, Counseling Center
Ainsley McCormick, Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement
Jacob McElroy, Visiting Instructor of English, English
Nicole Mieszala, Academic Support Specialist, First-Year Advising
Jack Miller, Visiting Instructor, School of Music
Melinda Morrow, Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives, Silverfied College of Education and Human Services
Mia O'Brien, Office Manager, Taylor Leadership Institute
Morgan Owens, Office Support Specialist, Administration and Finance
Louis Pauza, Visiting Instructor - Operations Management, Management
Victoria Pontieri, Academic Support Specialist, College of Arts and Sciences
Jordan Popple, Business Specialist, Florida Institute Of Education
Malik Ra'El, Custodial Supervisor, Physical Facilities
Freda Lane Schill, Administrative Secretary, School of Engineering
Tyler Stahl, Associate Head Coach - Cross Country and Track & Field, Athletics
Yannis Tialios, Visiting Instructor, Coggin College of Business
Tai Tilley, Project Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
Novallis Ulmer, Maintenance Mechanic, Housing and Residence Life
Chase Vanderford, Assistant Director of Photography, Athletics
James Wetzel, Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Brianna Williams, Assistant Child Development Teacher, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Preschool
Yannis Wu, Assistant Professor of Health Informatics, Health Administration

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The following employees were recently promoted:
Shayla Bajalia, Lab Lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Evan Baker, IT Security Engineer I, Information Security
Melanie Berends, Preparator, MOCA Jacksonville
Caitlin Black, Development Associate, University Development and Alumni Engagement
Heather Bumbalough, Administrative Assistant, Library
Elizabeth Carey, Lab Lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Olga Colon, Senior Custodial Worker, Housing and Residence Life
Kerri Conklin, Visiting Lecturer, Biology
Jacob Craven, Senior Library Access Services Associate, Library
James Cunningwood, Coordinator Payroll, Controller's Office
Kristiann Dougherty, Lecturer, Biology
Blaine DuBois, Visiting Instructor Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics and Statistics
Sofia Duque, Coordinator of Sports Programs, Eco Summer Camp
Gabriela Gutierrez, Administrative Specialist, School of Computing
Jason Jose, Integrated Solutions Engineer III, Shared Technology Infrastructure and Services
Kevin Luhrs, Visiting Instructor, Political Science and Public Administration
Jin Lyu, Integrated Solutions Engineer II, Shared Technology Infrastructure and Services
Vi Nguyen, Visiting Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics
Ana Reyes, Senior Custodial Worker, Housing and Residence Life
Louis Rodriguez, Assistant Director for Facilities and Grounds, Athletics, Facilities and Operations
Cecilia Santos, Assistant Child Development Teacher, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Preschool
Seema Shekhawat, Assistant Professor, Political Science and Public Administration
Benjamin Smith, Operations Coordinator, Student Union
Brenna Smith, Integrated Solutions Engineer II, Shared Technology Applications
Dena Stolp, Visiting Instructor ASL/Interpreting, Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management
Yannis Tialios, Visiting Instructor, Management
LaDonna Trigo, Benefits Retirement Specialist, Human Resources
Sarah Wagers, Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator, Financial Aid Office
Shelby Wagers, Assistant Director Student Financial Aid, Financial Aid
Rebecca Weiner, Student Records Technical Coordinator, Office of the Registrar and Student Success Operations
Tracy Whitted, Visiting Instructor, Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management

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North Florida Ospreys and Smoothie King partnership graphicNorth Florida Athletics Announces Partnership With Smoothie King

North Florida Athletics officially announced its partnership with Smoothie King earlier this week as a part of its 904 Day initiative. Smoothie King has agreed to partner with North Florida Athletics by delivering between 150-200 smoothies for Osprey student athletes two to three times per week during both the fall and spring semesters. Learn more .

Cross Country Teams Picked Second in 2025 ASUN Preseason Coaches Polls

Both the North Florida men's and women's cross country programs were picked second overall out of 12 teams in the 2025 Atlantic Sun Preseason Coaches Poll, as announced by the conference office last week. The Ospreys look to exceed expectations once again this upcoming season after being picked third (men) and fourth (women) in last year's preseason poll and earning team runner-ups at the 2024 ASUN Championship meet. Learn more a.

Here are a few upcoming events:

Women's Soccer vs. Georgia Southern
Thursday, Sept. 4, 5 p.m.  |  Hodges Stadium  | 
 
Men's Soccer vs. FAU
Thursday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.  |  Hodges Stadium  | 
 
Women's Swimming Blue / Grey Meet
Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.  |  ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Competition Pool Complex  |  Free Admission
 
Men's Soccer vs. Georgia Southern
Monday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.  |  Hodges Stadium  |