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Inside ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ — August 20, 2026

Inside Swoop: 2026-27 academic year

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ campus with Biological Sciences building in the backgroundThe ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is preparing for its largest enrollment to date for fall 2026.
 
While total numbers won’t be available until after the first few weeks of classes are underway, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is expecting enrollment to top 18,500 students this year – up from approximately 17,600 students in fall 2025.
 
As 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.
 

Osprey spirit soars at Feathering the Nest

Feathering the Nest 2026 was one for the history books! From nearly 1,000 faculty and staff joining together to form SWOOP on the J.B. Coxwell Amphitheatre's lawn to cheering on talented Ospreys singing their hearts out at Ospreyoke, the Osprey spirit displayed across campus was incredible. Enjoy the below photos and documenting the fun festivities.
 
³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ employees in white T-shirts at Feathering the Nest employee photo event Aerial view of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ employees spelling Swoop at J.B. Coxwell Amphitheatre field
Three ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ employees singing at an Ospreyoke event

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ professor uses data to contribute to real-world impact

By Alyssa Elaskari
 
For Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, teaching computing at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ means turning data and artificial intelligence into solutions that directly serve the community.
 
Dr. Karthikeyan UmapathyFor more than 18 years, Umapathy has taught in ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s School of Computing, working with undergraduate and graduate students across Information Systems, Information Sciences and Data Science programs. What sets his work apart is how deeply it is rooted in real-world impact.
 
“My goal is to help students see how the skills they learn in class can directly improve lives,” Umapathy said. “When students work on meaningful problems, they don’t just learn faster — they care more.”
 
Umapathy’s work is guided by what he calls the Community Engagement Triad Model — a framework that connects students, community partners and industry mentors. Students gain real-world experience, community partners bring authentic challenges and industry mentors provide technical guidance.
 

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ welcomes new faculty

Man sitting at a table smiling while conversing with another gentlemanThe ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ welcomes more than 30 new faculty members this fall.
 
These educators and researchers add to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s expertise across a wide range of high-impact fields, including AI, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, coastal resilience, advanced manufacturing, public policy and neuroscience.
 
They bring the University’s active faculty count to around 750. Across ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s six colleges, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ faculty are known for their research excellence and academic expertise. 
 
Last year, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ realized the largest percentage increase in performance-based funding metrics established by the Florida State University System Board of Governors in its 13-year history, largely due to dedicated faculty who are committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences and supporting student success.
 
"³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's faculty are recognized for their commitment to excellence in teaching, research and service, and their work continues to elevate the University in critical ways,” said ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Executive Vice President and Provost Karen B. Patterson, PhD. “This year's incoming faculty cohort brings expertise in high-demand and emerging fields. Their presence at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ strengthens our ability to address complex challenges, advance discovery and provide students with access to cutting-edge knowledge and real-world learning opportunities.”
 

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ hosts fifth annual Employer Summit

Panel of speakers at the 2026 ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Employee SummitMore than 250 representatives from over 100 leading Northeast Florida companies, nonprofits and agencies visited the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ campus Thursday for the fifth annual ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Employer Summit to discuss workforce needs and partnership opportunities.
 
Organized by ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Career Services, the summit serves as the University’s signature event to kick off the recruiting season and strengthen industry partnerships across Northeast Florida.
 
The half-day summit brought together top employer partners from across the Jacksonville region, which is home to four Fortune 500 companies and a dynamic, globally competitive business community.
 
The summit’s impressive lineup of attending employers represented a wide range of industries, including healthcare, engineering, finance, transportation and logistics.
 

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's FL-DSSG celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Byron E. Jones
 
The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Data Science for Social Good (FL-DSSG) marked its 10th anniversary Tuesday with presentations from student teams whose summer research helped nonprofits address issues ranging from supporting military-connected youth to preventing child maltreatment.
 
Student on stage speaking at the FL-DSSG "The Big Reveal" 2026The annual “Big Reveal” showcased the results of a 12-week summer internship program that pairs students with local organizations to tackle complex social challenges through data research. The program is led by Dr. Dan Richard, professor of psychology, and Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, professor of information systems.
 
Richard said ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is tied with the University of Washington for operating the longest-running Data Science for Social Good programs in the world.  
 
Since its inception in 2017, the program has conducted 58 projects, impacting 315 students throughout the country who helped address “wicked problems” that negatively impact Florida communities.
 

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ hosts Jacksonville's first American-German business roundtable

Speaker at a podium with Germany and U.S. flags in the backgroundThe ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's Coggin College of Business and the Consulate General of Germany in Miami convened Jacksonville's first American-German Business Roundtable on Thursday, bringing together business executives, public officials, academics and community leaders to strengthen economic, educational and research partnerships between Florida and Germany.
 
The event welcomed approximately 40 participants, including representatives from German companies, local entrepreneurs, government officials and higher education leaders. The roundtable centered on the Joint Declaration of Intent signed in January 2026 by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and German Ambassador Jens Hanefeld, which expands cooperation between Florida and Germany in areas including advanced technologies, aerospace, manufacturing, life sciences, workforce development, university partnerships, investment and innovation.
 
During the event, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan highlighted the city's expanding business landscape and its growing importance as a hub for international investment and innovation.
 

Inside News Roundup

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Fine Arts Center building

Fine Arts Center Grand Reopening Showcase

Today, Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m., the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Fine Arts Center will host a Grand Reopening Showcase celebrating the completion of its newly renovated LED theatrical and architectural lighting system. Admission is free. Happy Hour starts at 5:15 p.m. and the showcase starts at 6:30 p.m.
 
The event will feature lighting demonstrations choreographed to music, along with performances by current and former ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students and faculty, local lighting designers and dance groups from the Jacksonville community.
 
The showcase celebrates a significant investment in the Fine Arts Center that enhances the experience for students, audiences and the many community organizations that perform in its venues.
 
For inquiries, contact Misty deSmit.
 

Heavy traffic expected from I-295 entrance

Expect heavy traffic on ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Drive entering campus from Interstate 295 during the first weeks of the fall semester. Temporary lane closures in the area are also expected during off-peak hours throughout the fall semester. To avoid congestion, faculty, staff, students and visitors are encouraged to use campus entrances on Kernan Boulevard, Beach Boulevard or Osprey Ridge Road whenever possible.

Lock Shop

The Lock Shop (³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Annex, Building 6, Room 1206) is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, through Friday, Aug. 21, to accommodate additional key requests at the start of the fall term. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Aug. 24.

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ employees conversating and laughing at an employee mixerFirst Thursday Faculty and Staff Mixer Coming Soon

Mark your calendars Ospreys! First Thursday faculy and staff mixers are back for fall 2026, beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Talon Room (Osprey Commons, Building 16). Unwind after work and join your colleagues each month for camaraderie and fellowship. The mixers are a great place to reconnect with ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ friends and meet new faculty and staff.

Recognize a Colleague

Nominate team members who go above and beyond, spread positivity and embody ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s core values through the Colleague-to-Colleague (C2C) Recognition Program. Visit the on ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Central to view featured colleague recognitions. or .

Florida 10 for 10 Scholarship Contest

The State University System of Florida is marking its 10th consecutive year as the No. 1 state for higher education, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, with the launch of the Florida 10 for 10 Scholarship Initiative. As part of this initiative, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ will award 10 scholarships of up to $1,000 each to full-time undergraduate students. The deadline to submit is Friday, Oct. 2. For scholarship information, eligibility and submission requirements, visit the website.

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ student holding a ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Diner Passport cardVegan Chef Challenge

Throughout August, Jacksonville restaurants will showcase creative plant-based dishes as part of the Vegan Chef Challenge. Join the Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships in supporting ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Dining Services’ specially curated vegan offerings. Enjoy delicious meals, share your experience through votes, comments and photos and help celebrate culinary innovation. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or simply curious, all dietary preferences are welcome. Grab your ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Diner Passport at Founders Hall, 2/2100, Osprey Cafe or other participating Dining Services locations and bring it to the Awards Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. in Osprey Plaza, to receive and redeem tickets for prizes. Individuals can present their Passport and their Osprey1 card for 10% off of select Vegan Chef Challenge items at participating restaurants. Learn more .

MOCA Jacksonville recognized by the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries

The Museum of Contemporary Art was recently recognized by the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) as part of their very first cohort to have successfully completed the requirements of AAMG Certification for Academic Museums and Galleries. This is noteworthy as part of the museum's AAM Accreditation a few years ago where AAMG is focused on the elements of museum practices that are distinctly different for museums that are part of the higher education community. As stated in the AAMG Professional Practices for Academic Museums & Galleries, “While all museums are educational in purpose, academic museums and galleries are unique in their mission to teach and train succeeding generations of students, in service to their parent institutions. As earning laboratories, they advance research and student achievement. They build cross-cultural understanding, create cross-departmental and interdisciplinary teaching opportunities, strengthen analytical thinking and creativity, offer real-world work experiences, model hospitality and access, and further civic responsibility in their efforts to improve the lives of people in their communities. As object-based centers of research and teaching, they sustain on-campus learning. They often serve as the front doors of their universities, connecting town and gown, the academic and the public.”

Faculty Equipment Checkout

Equipment and laptops previously available from CIRT have been transferred to the Thomas G. Carpenter Library for loan. Faculty should reserve a pick-up time for . The form is used to notify the library staff to prepare the selected equipment for pick-up.

Workday Strategic Sourcing

Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) is now live. This new platform will be used to register new suppliers, as well as students and individuals requiring one-time payments. Step-by-step instructions for the new registration process are available in ServiceNow, with additional details in . To access WSS in Workday, search “Strategic Sourcing.”
³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Convocation State of Osprey Nation

2026 Convocation: State of Osprey Nation

Convocation 2026 is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. in the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena.

2026 Roar & Soar

The 17th Annual Roar & Soar Tailgate is slated for Monday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Flex Field Lawn, with kickoff at 8:15 p.m. Come join fellow Ospreys and cheer on the Jaguars as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The menu includes a Bono’s BBQ dinner, beers, seltzers, an exclusive ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ x Jaguar t-shirt, games, giveaways and tailgate fun. .

Faculty and Staff News

Osprey Fountain on ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ campus

Brooks College of Health

Health Administration

Dr. Shyam Paryani, Executive Master of Health Administraiton, Dr. Kay Thiemann, instructor, and Michael Mayo published the article, "From Healthcare Leadership to Academia: A Strategic Shift for Practitioner-Scholars," in the Journal of Management Healthcare.

Nursing

Dr. Julie Baker-Townsend, associate clinical professor, along with co-authors Dr. Shavondra Huggins, assistant clinical professor and Dr. Brittany Nettles, presented a poster titled “Closing the Diagnostic Gap in Endometriosis: A Scoping Review of Strategies to Promote Timely, Equitable Diagnosis” at the 12th Annual Florida Nurses Association Research & Evidence-Based Practice Conference in Orlando, Florida, on July 25.
 
Dr. Julie Baker-Townsend, associate clinical professor and Dr. Brittany Nettles, presented a podium presentation titled “Debunking Toxic Social Media Bias with the Implementation of Evidence-Based Nursing Education” at the Sigma Theta Tau 37th International Nursing Research Congress in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Physical Therapy

Dr. Gui Cesar, associate professor, published "Acute Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Shoulder Rotator Torque and Work Outcomes in Female Collegiate Athletes" in the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, August 2026.

Public Health

Dr. Sericea Stallings-Smith, associate professor, in collaboration with Yining Pan (MPH graduate) and Dr. Beomyoung Cho (UT Knoxville), published “Sex and Racial/Ethnic Patterns in Subjective Cognitive Concerns-Related Functional Difficulties among Middle-Aged and Older Adults” in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, July 2026.
 
Dr. Tes Tuason, professor, presented, “Bahala na! (Leave it to God)” Spirituality and Self-Agency in the Fringes of Philippine Society, at the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology in Leuven, Belgium in July.

College of Computing, Engineering and Construction Management

School of Computing

Dr. Swapnoneel Roy, professor and GenCyber program director, led two GenCyber post-camp enrichment programs for approximately 15 returning high school students from Duval County Public Schools and the St. Johns County School District this summer. Richard Lentz, instructor, and Jim Littleton, associate instructor, provided instruction and student mentoring throughout both programs.
 
Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, professor of information systems, and Dr. Dan Richard, professor  in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, conducted the first program, “AI4Good: Neighborhood Data Residency.” The second program, “Advanced Cybersecurity Enrichment Week,” was led by Eric Koff, cybersecurity instructor at Duval County Public Schools, where students participated in hands-on activities covering Python-based security programming, digital forensics, ethical hacking, password security, web application vulnerabilities, firewall configuration, social engineering and AI-enabled cyber threats. The two programs extended ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s GenCyber programming beyond the traditional summer camp experience, providing returning students with opportunities to deepen their technical skills, explore emerging technologies and remain connected with university faculty and peers while strengthening collaboration among ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ and local school districts.
 
Dr. Anirban Ghosh, associate professor, received a Best Practice Paper award for his paper from the International Symposium on Computational Geometry in June.

MOCA Jacksonville

Rachel Brown was named the new Art of the Figure instructor at MOCA and Mallory Rogers is the new public programs assistant.

Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

Dr. Christine Weber, professor, recently published a second edition of Differentiating instruction for gifted learners: A case studies approach with Routledge and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
 
Dr. Suzanne Ehrlich, associate professor, and Dr. Terrie Galanti, associate professor, developed a DOE application submission, while being in active communication with the Florida K-12 AI Task Force team for support and resources. Both were invited to serve on the statewide task force.

Free Things to Do

Jiha Moon, 2024, Shape of Heart. Acrylic, Silk, Hanji Paper, and Found Fabric. Courtesy of Dereck Eller Gallery.Jiha Moon: Half Moon

Exhibition on view now through Aug. 23, MOCA Jacksonville
Moon is a contemporary visual artist with a multifaceted practice ranging from gestural paintings, ceramic sculptures and installations. She draws from a wide range of influences, including Eastern and Western art histories. Learn more .

Outside Looking In: The Paintings of Amer Kobaslija

Exhibition on view now through Sept. 20, MOCA Jacksonville
This exhibition features a collection of works by locally based, international artist Amer Kobaslija, tracing his career from early works to the present, including works from his multiple well-known artistic series. Learn more .

Skateboard gallery exhibitZakriya Rabani: Dive Decks, Jax

Exhibition on view now through Sept. 24, Lufrano Intercultural Gallery, Student Union 58E, Second Floor
The Lufrano Intercultural Gallery presents a new site-specific installation by Zakriya Rabani, whose work draws from skateboarding culture, everyday materials and personal memory to create immersive sculptural environments. Using found objects and playful shifts in scale, Rabani responds directly to the gallery’s architecture — inviting viewers to consider how movement, risk, humor and lived experience shape us and our connection to others.

Third Thursday: Graduate School Edition

Thursday, Aug. 20, 6 - 8 p.m., John A. Delaney Student Union, Boathouse
Reconnect with fellow Ospreys at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Boathouse while enjoying appetizers, conversation and professional networking. The event includes an optional panel discussion featuring Graduate School staff and current graduate students. Learn more .

Utimile Nenebohauela: Visualizing Indigenous Florida Opening Roundtable

Friday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m.,
A new collaborative art exhibition of Indigenous artist depicting their Mocama (Timucua) ancestor will be on display at the Amelia Island Museum of History from Aug. 21 through Oct. 4. In this exhibition, seven contemporary Indigenous artists come together to share new images of their 16th-century Mocama ancestors. These new paintings and drawings reflect years of collaborative research in Mocama language, history and archaeology. More importantly, they reflect the deep knowledge of Seminole, Miccosukee and Muscogee citizens and nations about their own ancestors. The opening roundtable on Friday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m., which will be held in the Peck Center Auditorium, is a free event and open to all. A reception and viewing will be held at the following the roundtable.

Philosophy Slam: What Is Life? with Dr. Dale Casamatta

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m.,
Join Dr. Dale Casamatta, a professor in ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's Department of Biology, for an engaging discussion. Learn more .

Closing Ceremony for "Under Pressure: Selections for the Eisen Collection"

Thursday, Sept. 3, 5 - 7 p.m., ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Gallery of Art
Celebrate the conclusion of this exhibition featuring selected works from the Eisen Collection at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, a teaching collection dedicated to printmaking. Learn more .

Ryan Rasmussen, 'Glitch: Architecture Undone'Project Atrium: Ryan Rasmussen "Glitch: Architecture Undone" | Opening Celebration

Thursday, Sept. 3, 6 - 9 p.m., MOCA Jacksonville
Join the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ community for the opening of "Glitch: Architecture Undone," an exhibition by artist Ryan Rasmussen that explores architecture, design and perception through innovative visual works. Learn more .

Opening Ceremony for Annual Faculty Exhibition

Thursday, Sept. 10, 5 - 7 p.m., ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Gallery of Art
Discover new work by the artists, designers and educators of ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's Department of Art, Art History and Design. Learn more .

Dateline

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Milestones

Congratulations to the following employees with a milestone anniversary in August 2026:

35 Years

Patricia Geesey, Professor, Department of English and World Languages

30 Years

Stuart Chalk, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Anne Hoover, Director Academic Affairs, Academic and Student Affairs - Budgets and Operations
Lillia Loriz, Professor, School of Nursing
James Scott, Associate Professor, School of Music

25 Years

Matthew Clere, Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities
Charles Coughlin, University Lecturer, Department of Biology
Chris Gabbard, Professor, Department of English and World Languages
Julie Ingersoll, Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Reinhold Lamb, Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance
Lori Lange, Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
John Parmelee, Professor, School of Communication
Nirmalkumar Patel, University Lecturer, Department of Physics
Dan Richard, Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Claudia Scaff, Associate Professor, Department of Art, Art History and Design
Gayle Stillson, Associate Director One-Stop Communications Operations, One-Stop Student Services
Russ Turney, University Instructor, Department of English and World Languages
Gabriel Ybarra, Associate Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

20 Years

Lynne Arriale, Professor, School of Music
Julie Baker-Townsend, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing
Elena Buzaianu, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
John Chapman, University Instructor, Department of English and World Languages
Alice DeLeon, Coordinator Marketing Publications, Florida Institute Of Education
Alexander Diaz, Associate Professor, Department of Art, Art History and Design
Paul Eason, VP of Strategy and Innovation, President's Office
John Hale, Associate Vice President Administration and Finance, Administration and Finance
Alan Harris, Director-School of Engineering, College of Computing Engineering and Construction
Stephen Heywood, Professor, Department of Art, Art History and Design
Jason Lee, Professor, Department of Leadership, Organization, and Community Impact
Michael Lufaso, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Michelle Rancharan, Assistant Treasurer, Treasury
Jenny Stuber, Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Cara Tasher, Professor, School of Music
Kening Wang, Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics

15 Years

Michael Binder, Assistant Vice President of Faculty Relations, Provost's Office, Faculty and Research
Jane Braglia, Director English Language Program, Student Engagement and International Affairs
Luke Cornelius, Associate Professor, Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact
Sean Davis, Associate Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance
Brandi Denison, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Daniel Dinsmore, Professor-Associate Dean, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services
Trevor Dunn, Professor, Department of Art, Art History and Design
Sophie Filibert, Associate Professor, Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact
James Hall, Associate Professor, School of Music
Laura Heffernan, Professor, Department of English and World Languages
Eric Johnson, Associate Professor, Department of Biology
Chau Kelly, Associate Professor, Department of History
Patrick Kreidl, Professor, School of Engineering
James Lanier, Senior Recycle Refuse Worker, Physical Facilities
Chunsik Lee, Professor, School of Communication
Constanza Lopez, Professor, Department of English and World Languages
Sarah Mattice, Chair-Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas Mullen III, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Beth Nabi, Associate Professor, Department of Art, Art History and Design
John Nuszkowski, Associate Professor, School of Engineering
Jae Park, Associate Professor, School of Communication
Amanda Pascale, Professor, Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

10 Years

Courtney Azzari, Associate Professor, Department of Marketing and Logistics
Grant Bevill, Associate Professor, School of Engineering
Jeffrey Gottlieb, Associate Instructor 9140, Department of Accounting and Finance
David Hoppey, Professor-Program Director, Department of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Tobias Huning, Associate Professor, Department of Management
Jeania Jones, Clinical Assistant Professor Early Childhood, Department of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Adrienne Lerner, Clinical Associate Professor and Pre-Law Director, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Xudong Liu, Associate Professor, School of Computing
Jessica Murray, Senior Director, Professional and Lifelong Learning
Chris Petrello, Associate Vice President Campus Technology Services, Office of the CIO
Monica Salomon, Associate Instructor 9140, Department of Accounting and Finance
Elizabeth Stotz-Potter, Associate Lecturer, Department of Biology
Andrea Venet, Associate Professor, School of Music
Dawn Witherspoon, Associate Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Jasper Xu, Associate Professor, Department of Health Administration

5 Years

David Acevedo, Groundskeeper, Housing and Residence Life
Andrew Barnes, Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Management
Szymon Ciesielski, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Casey Colin, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Phaedra Dejarnette, Coordinator Student Affairs, Osprey Life and Productions
Amy Draves, Instructor, School of Nursing
Jonathan Grant, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Amy Howell, Instructor of Nursing, School of Nursing
Hiba Husein, Network Engineer II, WAN and Cloud, Cyberinfrastructure (JR Chambers)
Katherine Kanupp, Faculty Administrator, Florida Institute Of Education
Adrien Malek, Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Paula Mariel Coelho Neto, Associate Professor, Department of Physics
Katrina Magyar, Instructor, School of Nursing
Rakesh Maurya, Associate Professor, Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact
Marie Mooney, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
Rachel Mullins, Instructor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Arthur Omran, Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Raine Osborne, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
Morgan Owens, Office Specialist, Administration and Finance
Rob Robinson, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
Carol Roland, Clinical Assistant Professor (Part-Time), School of Nursing
Salika Sar, Instructor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Chair
Maria Schedin, Instructor, Department of Public Health
Brendan Steffen, Instructor, Department of English and World Languages
Amy Suralis, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Khia Thomas, Senior Instructional Designer, Office of Teaching and Learning - Online Course Development
Reuben Thomas, Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities
Virginia Thornton, Assistant Director Event Services and Professional Development, Student Union - Event and Guest Services
Melissa Tilelli, Assistant Director, One-Stop Student Services

Welcome

The following employees were either hired by ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ or were promoted from OPS positions recently:
Hollan Abercrombie, Executive Secretary, Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Shiva Arabi, Assistant Professor, Department of Construction Management
Taylor Bellfield, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Lenia Blades, Senior Internal Auditor, Internal Auditing
Brandon Boykin, Control Systems Technician, Physical Facilities
Glenn Bradford, Assistant Director, Office of Teaching and Learning
Beverly Buchanan, Instructor ASL/English Interpreting, Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact
Amarah Byakweli, Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator, Brooks College of Health, Operations
Danielle Charlemagne, Assistant Professor Social Studies Education, Department of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Luke Cooksey, Business / Financial Coordinator, Small Business Development Center
Delaney Crowder, Assistant Women's Swimming Coach, Athletics
Robert Fournier, Assistant Professor, Coastal Ecology, Department of Biology
Jessie Fox, Instructor, School of Nursing
Veronica Frederico, Academic Advisor, Coggin College of Business
Christina Gandolfo, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics
Diana Gonzalez, Academic Advisor, First-Year Advising
Emma Heikkilae, Internal Auditor, Internal Auditing, Operational and Performance Audits
Brittany Heimer, Coordinator Library Access Services, Library
Renyi Huang, Assistant Professor Public Health Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Department of Public Health
Ishita Jindal, Business or Financial Specialist, Office of Teaching and Learning
Sangjin Jung, Assistant Professor of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering
Yael Lingo, Academic Advisor, Brooks College of Health
Makai Lipson, Assistant Beach Volleyball Coach, Athletics
Samuel Matloob, Instructor, School of Computing
Shannon Mette, Academic Advisor, First-Year Advising
Lloyd Morris, College Communications Coordinator, Coggin College of Business, Dean's Office
Yuanzhe Peng, Assistant Professor, School of Computing
Isaac Rappaport, COAS Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Programs
Rory Renzy, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Ludvig Rhodin, Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, Athletics
Kenshari Robinson, Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities
Dominique Rose, Assistant Professor Public Health, Department of Public Health
John Shelley-Tremblay, Professor and Chair, College of Arts and Sciences
Kelly Slade, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Carol Smith, Groundskeeper, Physical Facilities
Samira Vafay Eslahi, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering
Chenlan Wang, Assistant Professor, School of Computing
John Caleb Williams, Instructor of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering
Lindsay Wolf, Director School of Nursing, Brooks College of Health
Jailin Worthy, Recycle Worker, Physical Facilities

Great Job

The following employees were recently promoted:
Adam Campbell, Lab Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Meg Fowler, Instructor and Assistant Director, Hicks Honors College
Wendy Gillis, Instructor, Department of Marketing and Logistics
Tyler Grimes, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Jiyun Huang, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Selye Lee, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Cecilia Santos, Lead Child Development Teacher, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Preschool
Myung Ok Song-Ross, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Music

Swoop Summary

North Florida Ospreys and ESPN+ flyerFall 2026 ESPN+ Broadcast Schedule Revealed

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Athletics announces the home broadcast schedule for its fall sports, including women's and men's soccer, and volleyball. View the .

Mercadante Inks Contract Extension Through 2030 Season

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Baseball Head Coach Joe Mercadante has agreed to a multi-year contract extension through the 2030 season. Learn more .

Here are a few upcoming events:

Men's Soccer vs. South Carolina
Thursday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m.  |  Hodges Stadium  | 
 
Volleyball vs. Flagler (Exhibition)
Saturday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m.  |  ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena  |  Free Admission
 
Women's Soccer vs. College of Charleston
Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.  |  Hodges Stadium  | 
 
Volleyball vs. Duke
Friday, Sept. 4, 5 p.m.  |  ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Arena  | 
 
Men's Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.  |  Hodges Stadium  |