Like other Florida universities, UNF gets one presidential candidate to consider

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 794

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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One finalist has emerged for the University of North Florida presidency, following a trend of state institutions relying on an “exceptional circumstances” carveout to state policy that otherwise requires three or more finalists.

The university received 152 applications, search committee chair and trustee Jack Boyle said, calling it a “clear reflection of UNF’s momentum and growing national reputation.”

Michael Shannon, now president of University of North Georgia, is the finalist, subject to …

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