University of North Florida

The University of North Florida (UNF) is a public university located in eastern Jacksonville, Florida.

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University - Florida - Jacksonville, Florida

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The university was formed rather quickly. It was first founded in 1969, construction on classrooms and buildings began in 1971, and classes were first held on its brand new campus in 1972. Initial enrollment was 2,027 students, and UNF graduated a scant 35 students in 1973. However, the school was quick to expand, and was given accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1974.

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1969 - 1971 - 1972 - 1973 - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - 1974

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UNF's campus is a state-protected bird sanctuary featuring miles of nature trails and numerous lakes and ponds. UNF currently enrolls over 14,000 students. The current president is former Jacksonville mayor John Delaney.

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