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COVID-19 impact: local hospitality and tourism industry

When the COVID-19 outbreak caused local businesses to pivot and find new ways to stay afloat during the economic downturn, Dr. Alison “Ali” Green, UWF Department of Global Hospitality & Tourism Management chair and associate professor, wanted to do her part. Through her podcast, “Navigating Hospitality,” she hosts weekly virtual hospitality roundtables that bring prominent […]

Dr. Robert Perkins, professor of management and Fulbright Specialist in Entrepreneurship.

UWF assistant professor earns prestigious Fulbright Specialist designation

The University of West Florida announces that Dr. Robert Perkins has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Perkins is an assistant professor of management in the UWF College of Business. Established in 2001, the Fulbright Specialist Program sends U.S. faculty and professionals abroad […]

(Pictured left to right) UWF faculty advisor Gerry Goldstein and UWF students Stacy Shrader and Morgan Jernigan

UWF MBA students earn first place for work with Pensacola business

A team of University of West Florida MBA students and alumni won first place at the Small Business Institute’s annual academic conference for their project “Hard Rock Hotel: a $270 Million Feasibility Study.” UWF students Stacy Shrader and Morgan Jernigan presented the project at the conference on Feb. 29 in New Orleans. UWF alumni Melissa […]

The 2020 Women in Leadship keynote speaker, Deshauna Barber, a former Miss USA, U.S. Army Captain and STEM graduate taking the stage

2020 Women in Leadership Conference reaches hundreds on campus and online

The seventh annual Women in Leadership conference, hosted Friday, Feb. 28 in the University of West Florida Conference Center, reached more than 430 students, young professionals and executives in attendance, along with those who watched the conference online via livestream.  “Our motivation for this highly regarded Women in Leadership Conference is to educate the next […]

UWF President Martha Saunders during the grand opening of the Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator Grand Opening

University of West Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship unveils new space supporting economic innovation

The University of West Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship celebrated the grand opening of the Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator, a new student work space for aspiring entrepreneurs. Located on the first floor of University Commons, the Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator will help UWF students transform their ideas into reality by providing networking opportunities and expert support from faculty […]

The Commons Entreprenuership Incubator is a symbol of UWF's commitment to innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit, providing space and resources to help students transform thier ideas into reality.

University of West Florida announces grand opening of Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator

WHAT:The University of West Florida invites media to attend the grand opening of the Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator, a new student workspace for aspiring entrepreneurs. President Martha D. Saunders will give remarks about the newly established Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator program, which will provide networking opportunities and expert support for students with innovative business ideas. WHEN: Feb. […]

UWF students studying at Boneheads Fire Grilled restaurant in Argonaut Village.

UWF online programs receive high marks in U.S. News & World Report rankings

The University of West Florida ranked 39th among 358 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings released on Tuesday, Jan. 14. This marks a dramatic increase from last year when UWF’s online bachelor’s program ranked No. 200. “UWF is reaching higher and developing new ways to deliver […]

Richard Fountain, dean of the UWF College of Business

UWF appoints new dean for College of Business

University of West Florida Provost and Senior Vice President George Ellenberg announced the appointment of Richard Fountain as dean of the College of Business. Fountain previously served as chair for the Department of Accounting and Finance at UWF since 2017. “We welcome Richard’s expertise with confidence that his leadership will allow the College of Business […]

Olevia McNally and David Apple, recipients of the 2019 Ethics in Business Awards, posing for a photo with rotary leaders during the seventeenth annual event held on May 6 at New World Landing in Downtown Pensacola.

UWF College of Business and Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola name 2019 Ethics in Business Award recipients

The University of West Florida College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola named David Apple and Olevia McNally as this year’s recipients of the annual Ethics in Business Award during the 2019 Combined Rotary Luncheon on Monday, May 6 at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. The Ethics in Business Award recognizes […]

UWF College of Business

Students from around the country to present to global Fortune 300 company at UWF’s Case Competition

Students will showcase their business acumen to a global Fortune 300 company as part of the second annual Business Case Competition: Masters Level on April 12-13 at the University of West Florida. The case competition, sponsored by the College of Business and Center for Entrepreneurship, will task teams from five universities with articulating a company’s […]

UWF encourages giving during second annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event

The University of West Florida will host its second annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 18, inviting alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends to donate to 14 featured funds. The 24-hour fundraising event is an online, social media-driven effort that supports the University and its programs. “We invite all alumni and friends to […]

UWF President Martha D. Saunders celebrates Founders Week

UWF celebrates second annual Founders Week with special events

For the second year, the University of West Florida will honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its annual Founders Week, which will be held April 13-18. Founders Week is a weeklong celebration that serves as an opportunity to bring the UWF family together, welcome alumni and visitors […]