UNF Seeks Public Input on Next University President

University to host listening session on Friday for community feedback on presidential search

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:26pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a blurred university campus scene, with indistinct figures of students and faculty walking across a grassy quad, conveying a sense of academic community and campus life.The public listening session aims to gather diverse community feedback to help shape the vision and priorities for UNF's next university president.Today in Jacksonville

The University of North Florida is inviting the public to provide input on the search for its next university president. UNF will host a public listening session on Friday, April 10th from 2:00 to 2:30 PM in the Talon Room of the Osprey Commons building on campus. The session is part of the university's nationwide search to find its next president.

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. This listening session is an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts on the qualities and experience they would like to see in UNF's next leader.

The details

The public listening session will take place in the Talon Room on the fourth floor of the Osprey Commons building on UNF's campus. The session is scheduled for 30 minutes, from 2:00 to 2:30 PM on Friday, April 10th. UNF is encouraging all interested members of the public to attend and provide their feedback on the presidential search.

  • The public listening session will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 2:00 to 2:30 PM.

The players

University of North Florida

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

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What’s next

Following the public listening session, UNF's presidential search committee will continue its nationwide search and evaluation process to identify the next university president.

The takeaway

UNF's commitment to community engagement in its presidential search process demonstrates the university's desire to select a leader who will effectively serve the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader Jacksonville community.