UNF Alumnus and Jacksonville Native Falconetti Considered for Interim President

The UNF Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the leadership transition after current President Limayem's approval to lead the University of South Florida.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 2:47pm

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The University of North Florida Board of Trustees is set to consider appointing Angela Garcia Falconetti, a UNF alumnus and Jacksonville native, as the interim president of the university. Falconetti has served as the president of Polk State College since 2017 and earned her master's degree and doctorate in Educational Leadership from UNF.

Why it matters

The interim president appointment comes as UNF's current President Moez Limayem has been approved to become the president of the University of South Florida. The transition in leadership aims to maintain the university's momentum in areas like student success, academic excellence, research, innovation, and community collaboration.

The details

The UNF Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Feb. 5 to consider the leadership transition and Falconetti's potential appointment as interim president. Falconetti has served as the president of Polk State College since 2017 and earned her advanced degrees from UNF, with specializations in Instructional Leadership, Postsecondary Education, and Adult Learning.

  • The UNF Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Feb. 5 to consider the leadership transition.
  • Moez Limayem has been approved to become the president of the University of South Florida.

The players

Angela Garcia Falconetti

A University of North Florida alumnus and Jacksonville native who has served as the president of Polk State College since 2017.

Moez Limayem

The current president of the University of North Florida who has been approved to become the president of the University of South Florida.

University of North Florida Board of Trustees

The governing body that oversees university policy, budgeting, and academic performance at the University of North Florida.

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What’s next

The UNF Board of Trustees will meet on Feb. 5 to consider appointing Angela Garcia Falconetti as the interim president of the university.

The takeaway

The potential appointment of UNF alumnus and Jacksonville native Angela Garcia Falconetti as interim president aims to provide continuity in the university's leadership during a transition period, maintaining the institution's momentum in key areas like student success, academic quality, research, and community engagement.