UNF Seeks Public Input on Next President

The university is hosting a listening session to gather community feedback on the search for its next leader.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:20pm

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The University of North Florida is inviting the public to provide input on the search for its next president. UNF will host a public listening session on Friday from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the Osprey Commons, Talon Room, on the fourth floor of the campus.

Why it matters

As a public university, UNF values community engagement and wants to ensure the next president reflects the needs and priorities of students, faculty, staff, and the broader Jacksonville community.

The details

The listening session is part of UNF's nationwide search for its next president. The university is seeking public feedback to help guide the selection process and identify the qualities and experience the community would like to see in the next university leader.

  • The public listening session will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 2 to 2:30 p.m.

The players

University of North Florida

A public university located in Jacksonville, Florida that is conducting a search for its next president.

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What’s next

After the listening session, UNF's presidential search committee will continue evaluating candidates and gathering feedback before making a final recommendation to the university's Board of Trustees.

The takeaway

UNF's commitment to community input in its presidential search reflects the university's values of public engagement and its desire to select a leader who will serve the diverse needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader Jacksonville community.