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University of West Florida awards students, faculty at Honors Convocation

PENSACOLA, Fla.– The University of West Florida hosted the annual Honors Convocation awards ceremony for students and faculty members, March 30. Winners include faculty members who have demonstrated superior teaching, research or leadership qualities and are chosen based on nominations and evaluations. Student winners demonstrate leadership, positive impact or excellent grades. Awards for students include the […]

Apr. 02, 2012

UWF plants 100 cherry trees to celebrate centennial festival

On March 30, the University of West Florida (UWF) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, commemorating the gift of cherry trees given by Japan to the U.S. on March 27, 1912. UWF was selected as the official site of the festival for the state of Florida. One hundred cherry trees were […]

Mar. 30, 2012

UWF and Academic Partnerships Announce Launch of Online Master of Education in Educational Leadership Program

The University of West Florida (UWF), with the assistance of Academic Partnerships, offers an online Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree starting this fall. This 33 credit hour non-thesis certificate program complies with the Florida Principal Leadership Standards and is designed for educators who want to advance in the K-12 education arena. The program […]

Mar. 29, 2012

Students help rebuild Joplin, Mo. during alternative spring break trip

Nine students from the University of West Florida (UWF) spent their spring break volunteering to help those affected by severe weather in Missouri. The Alternative Spring Break team (ASB) departed from Pensacola on March 16 for a week-long volunteerism road trip. The UWF ASB program with Volunteer UWF! is part of a nonprofit organization called […]

Mar. 26, 2012

Theatre students at UWF study internationally

Thirteen theatre students at the University of West Florida (UWF) will study abroad this summer at the International Performing Arts Institute (IPAI) in Germany. The unique opportunity allows them to study and perform with some of the most prestigious names in international theater. The three-week intensive training program allows students to hone their skills and […]

Mar. 19, 2012

Justice Studies effectively balances students and research

The Justice Studies program at the University of West Florida (UWF) has gone through many changes since its inception in the 1970’s, but one thing that has stayed the same is a unique balance between student focus and research. Former department chair Cheryl Swanson said the program was originally aligned with political science and criminal […]

Mar. 14, 2012

UWF selected as Florida’s Cherry Blossom Festival site celebration

What: Cherry Blossom 100th Anniversary Festival When: Friday, March 30, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Where: University CFPA Music Hall and Japan House, University of West Florida, 11000 University Pkwy., Pensacola, Fla., 32514 Why: The University of West Florida has been selected to be the official Cherry Blossom Festival site for the state of Florida, commemorating […]

Mar. 14, 2012

Opera student to perform Puccini in Italy, Norway

She’s fluent in three languages, has lived on two continents and has one amazing voice. Her name is Caroline Bergan, a music major studying opera at the University of West Florida (UWF). This summer, she’ll embark on an incredible journey to Italy and Norway to study and play a role in a fully staged Italian […]

Mar. 12, 2012

Researcher’s filtration system finalist for Cade Museum Prize

Faculty researcher Joseph Moss is one of 16 finalists competing for the Cade Museum Prize for his invention that detects harmful disease-producing organisms in water. Winners receive a $50,000 cash prize and $10,000 in legal services to further develop the invention. More than 120 applicants competed for the prize awarded by the Cade Museum for […]

Mar. 12, 2012

National Flight Academy classroom opens at UWF

USS Argo is first Aviation Classroom Experience at a university in the U.S. PENSACOLA, Fla. – The USS Argo, an Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE) designed to better educate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines, opened officially today at the University of West Florida (UWF). UWF is the first higher education facility to […]

Mar. 08, 2012

ArgoAlert emergency communications test March 27

The University of West Florida will test ArgoAlert, the emergency notification system, on March 27. UWF tests ArgoAlert each semester. To ensure that critical information reaches the broadest audience, the ArgoAlert system includes multiple communications channels in the event of an emergency. Emergency communication also includes: Text Messaging: ArgoAlert message from the UWF Emergency Operations […]

Mar. 06, 2012

UWF places first at regional conference two years in a row

The University of West Florida (UWF) placed first among competing schools from nine states at the Southeast Case Research Association’s (SECRA) annual conference for the second year in a row. Professionals and students from the southeast region presented cases over the course of three days to be double blind reviewed by industry professionals. Both authors […]

Mar. 05, 2012

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