The University of West Florida will reach a significant milestone, officially surpassing 100,000 graduates during the University’s Fall 2023 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Since its first commencement ceremony in 1968, the University has conferred more than 121,000 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. “Our 100,000 alumni have boldly entered the […]
The University of West Florida will hold in-person, modified commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Blue Wahoos Stadium in downtown Pensacola. Specific ceremony times will be announced at a later date. The University is inviting all 2020 graduates to attend the Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies as well. All attendees, including graduates, will […]
The Florida Board of Governors has announced that State University System of Florida institutions are permitted to host modified, in-person commencement ceremonies for Spring 2021 graduates. These ceremonies must meet certain criteria and guidelines as established by the Board of Governors. University leadership is actively developing a plan for in-person ceremonies, while keeping the health […]
Commencement is a significant moment in the lives of graduates and their loved ones who supported them through their educational journey. On Saturday, August 8, the University of West Florida Class of 2020 spring and summer graduates celebrated that milestone and etched their names in University history as participants in the first virtual commencement. UWF […]
University of West Florida Board of Trustees Chairman Mort O’Sullivan was presented the Presidential Medal of Honor during the fall commencement ceremony on Dec. 14, 2019, honoring his more than 40 years of distinguished service to the University. The award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves by their actions and contributed in some […]
The University of West Florida will celebrate a significant milestone at the Fall 2018 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15, awarding the 100,000th degree since the institution opened in 1967. “Fifty-one years ago, UWF opened its doors and classes began,” said President Martha Saunders. “At our first graduation ceremony in June 1968, 58 graduates received their […]
The University of West Florida hosted its Spring 2018 Commencement Saturday, May 5 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing approximately 1,500 graduates, UWF President Martha D. Saunders commended the students’ achievements and contributions to the University. “We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments,” Saunders said. “Today we join with their professors, families […]
The University of West Florida hosted its Fall 2017 Commencement at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing 1,636 graduates, UWF President Martha Saunders noted the significance of the students’ achievements for their individual career pursuits, as well as what these accomplishments mean to the University in its 50th year. “Saturday’s ceremonies capped a historic year for […]
The University of West Florida is hosting its Fall 2013 Commencement today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 963 students will receive bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees. During the morning ceremony, UWF President Judy Bense recognized two leaders who have made a significant impact on the University and Northwest Florida. Jerry L. Maygarden, […]
Acclaimed political satirist and author of six best-selling books, PJ O’Rourke spoke for both the undergraduate and graduate University of West Florida (UWF) Commencement ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., May 5, at the Pensacola Civic Center. O’Rourke also received an honorary doctorate degree, the Doctor of Humane Letters, for his many cultural contributions […]
The University of West Florida held its fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 10, graduating more than 1,000 students. Graduates young and old fought the cold, biting wind as they excitedly entered the Pensacola Civic Center to receive recognition for their accomplishments. The joint commencement honored both graduate and undergraduate students. The room was full of […]
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. You are the one who’ll decide where to go,” wrote the whimsically wise Theodore Geisel. This spring, approximately 1,600 University of West Florida students […]
