The University of West Florida Board of Trustees unanimously voted to ratify the 2014-17 Collective Bargaining Agreement today during its quarterly meeting. This follows 16 months of negotiations between UWF and faculty members represented by the United Faculty of Florida. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the UWF chapter of the UFF voted 82-0 in favor of the bargaining agreement. Today’s […]
Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida and the Greater Pensacola Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting to commemorate the grand opening of the FSBDC at UWF offices in the Greater Pensacola Chamber building. “This partnership is an example of our commitment to advancing the economy of Northwest Florida,” said […]
Today, the University of West Florida and Florida State University College of Law announced a partnership to offer a 3+3 Accelerated Law Program, which will allow aspiring attorneys to reduce the time they spend working toward a law degree. The 3+3 program allows high-performing students to earn their bachelor’s and juris doctor (J.D.) degrees in […]
WHAT: The University of West Florida and Florida State University will host a press conference to announce a new partnership for the 3+3 program. The agreement provides an opportunity for high performing students to obtain both a bachelor’s and J.D. (law) degree in six years by allowing their first year of full-time course work in the J.D. program […]
University of West Florida President Judy Bense announced today the appointment of Provost Martha Saunders as executive vice president. In her new capacity, Saunders will not only continue to serve as the chief academic officer and vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs, but will also be the chief operating officer with oversight over […]
University of West Florida President Judy Bense presented the 2014 State of the University address today, where she emphasized upcoming enhancements and changes planned for the 2014-2015 academic year. “Our success is up to us,” Bense said. “We have huge challenges, but we owe it to our students, their families and the community to resolve […]
WHAT: University of West Florida President Judy Bense will host the 2014 State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 24 TIME: 10 a.m. WHERE: University Commons Auditorium, Building 22 MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Prawdzik Gonzalez Director of Communications University of West Florida 850.797.0922 MeganG@uwf.edu
WHAT: Media are invited to join President Judy Bense and University officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida on Friday, August 22. University administration, including Bense, will be visiting the residence halls from 9 to 11 a.m. while students move in. Fall 2014 Convocation will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the UWF Field House. […]
The University of West Florida and Pensacola State College announced a new partnership today, as the two institutions establish the PSC2UWF program. This program will provide students the opportunity to complete an associate’s degree program at PSC and transfer to UWF to complete a bachelor’s degree. “It is a great day when two institutions, that […]
The University of West Florida and Tallahassee Community College announced a new partnership today, as the two institutions establish the TCC2UWF program. This program will provide students the opportunity to complete an associate’s degree program at TCC and transfer to UWF to complete a bachelor’s degree. UWF President Dr. Judy Bense and TCC President Dr. Jim […]
Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in Santa Rosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial […]
The University of West Florida recently recognized Dr. Ed Ranelli as Dean Emeritus in honor of his service to the College of Business. Ranelli served as the College’s dean from 2000-2013, where he successfully maintained its strong reputation for quality education. Ranelli was recommended for this honor by the College of Business Faculty and endorsed […]
