The University of West Florida’s 21st Century Scholars program in the Office of Equity, Diversity and International Affairs was awarded a $1.46 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the TRiO Student Support Services program. The five-year grant will support staff and resources that will help eligible students achieve a high level […]
Students in the electrical and computer engineering department at the University of West Florida are choosing to continue learning beyond the end of the school year by applying for competitive summer internships at companies in Pensacola, Fla. and beyond. “ECE students enjoy great internship opportunities with local and national companies and research institutions,” said department […]
The University of West Florida announces Dr. Steven Cunningham as vice president for administrative services and chief financial officer. Cunningham will report to executive vice president and provost, Dr. Martha Saunders, for the effective leadership, oversight and administration of all activities within the area of Administrative Services and will serve as Chief Financial Officer of […]
The University of West Florida Foundation, Inc., today announced its 2015-2016 Board of Directors, as new members were appointed to four-year terms beginning July 1, 2015. “We are pleased to welcome incoming members to our Board of Directors, who give so much of their time and talents to ensure the future success of this University,” […]
Today, the University of West Florida and Quint and Rishy Studer announced a partnership to develop the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business. Quint and Rishy Studer have committed $1 million to fund the center. “This is the most excited I have been about any project that Rishy and […]
The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently recognized seven students who graduated as Emerge Scholars this past spring. “The CEPS Emerge Program affords opportunities for students to bridge theory to practice through hands-on experiences,” said Dr. William Crawley, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. “Students apply their […]
Today, the University of West Florida hosted a graduation ceremony for its 2014-15 graduates of LEAD: the Staff Version program. LEAD (leadership, enhancement, activities and development) is a ten month-long UWF leadership program designed for University staff to cultivate opportunities for leadership development. Approximately 15 participants are selected annually to take part in monthly leadership […]
The University of West Florida and Escambia County School District are set to host a Summer Invitational Institute for educators June 8-25, 2015, as part of ongoing efforts to become a National Writing Project site. The three-week workshop invites teachers to become students, immersing participants in engaging writing activities to create innovative and motivating curriculum […]
This week, the Florida Virtual Campus, a statewide hub of innovative educational services for K12 and postsecondary education students, launched a major redesign of its website, www.flvc.org. The newly designed website provides online access to educational services for high school and postsecondary students across the State. Students have the ability to search for content in […]
The University of West Florida Department of Nursing showcased its new, state-of-the-art Nursing Skills and Simulation Learning Center yesterday during a grand opening event. The center includes a Department of Nursing Informatics, or DONi, Computer Lab, as well as a simulation room, debriefing room and open lab spaces designed to provide nursing students with immersive learning experiences. “Information management and application of patient […]
The University of West Florida will honor Drs. Robin Blyn and Jane Caffrey at the UWF Rite of Passage Lecture Series event on Friday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Argonaut Athletic Club. The UWF Rite of Passage Lecture Series is a distinguished lecture series celebrating UWF faculty who were recently promoted to full professor. […]
The University of West Florida will host Dr. Saundra McGuire, leader in the field of improving student learning, for a public lecture and a variety of retention workshops. McGuire’s public lecture, “Metacognition: The Key to Lifelong Learning,” will be held on Monday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the UWF Conference Center. The presentation will discuss strategies […]
