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UWF announces suspension of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and temporary suspension of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Today, University of West Florida President Martha Saunders announced measures taken with two Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations. The Tau-Psi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity has been suspended for a minimum five-year period following the conclusion of an investigation into hazing as well as risk-management and alcohol-related misconduct. The activities occurred at an unregistered, […]

Nov. 17, 2017

UWF to celebrate International Education Week

The University of West Florida International Programs will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 13-17, 2017. International Education Week provides UWF with the opportunity to celebrate international education and worldwide exchange. International Education Week is a federal initiative to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to […]

Nov. 08, 2017

UWF Department of Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present its 11th annual production of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a new take on the beloved Charles Dickens classic adapted by Michael Wilson. Performances will be held on Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 and 10 […]

Nov. 06, 2017

UWF to host free Form Your Future financial aid event

The University of West Florida Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host “Form Your Future,” a free event open to any student or parent who needs assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

Nov. 01, 2017

FloridaShines to host Virtual College Week

FloridaShines, Florida’s student hub of innovative educational services, will host Virtual College Week Oct. 24-26. FloridaShines is managed by the Florida Virtual Campus through the UWF Division of Research and Strategic Innovation. “FloridaShines has everything students and parents need to get ready for college,” said Nashla Dawahre, assistant director of advising and student services. “Our […]

Oct. 02, 2017

UWF President Saunders pledges $10k for new JCPenney Suit Up program at UWF

The University of West Florida is partnering with JCPenney to participate in the JCPenney Suit Up program, a national initiative that allows students to purchase discounted professional wear. UWF President Martha Saunders has pledged $10,000 of personal funds to support the initiative. “This initiative matters to our students,” Saunders said. “It creates awareness of the […]

Oct. 02, 2017

UWF to host 2017 State of the University

WHAT: University of West Florida President Martha Saunders will give the annual State of the University address, highlighting the institution’s accomplishments and looking ahead at plans for the 2017-18 academic year. The student body president, faculty senate president and staff senate president will also provide updates during the event. WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 28 TIME: 1:30 […]

Sep. 20, 2017

UWF students pitch creative concepts at Da Vinci Innovation Celebration

The UWF Center for Entrepreneurship will host the inaugural Da Vinci Innovation Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the Great Hall in the University Commons, located in Building 22. As part of the event, undergraduate and graduate students from across the University are invited to submit creative concepts, competing for […]

Sep. 19, 2017

UWF prepares to support Hurricane Irma recovery effort

As Hurricane Irma impacts the Florida Peninsula, the University of West Florida is preparing to provide support to its students, faculty, staff, alumni, as well as Florida institutions and all Floridians. The current path of the storm is expected to remain east of the local area, and the University is fully engaged to provide assistance […]

Sep. 10, 2017

UWF Departments of Art, Music & Theatre present Irish Experience work

University of West Florida art, music and theatre students will present artistic works in a culmination to their 2017 Irish Experience program. Participants from the Department of Art will present the Irish Experience Exhibition Sept. 15 through Oct. 7 with an opening reception on Sept. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Department of Music […]

Sep. 07, 2017

UWF to welcome students at Move In Day

WHAT: Media are invited to join President Martha Saunders and University officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida on Friday, Aug. 25. University administrators, including Saunders, will visit the residence halls at 8:15 a.m., while students move in. Volunteers from athletic teams, fraternities and sororities, student organizations and faculty and […]

Aug. 21, 2017

UWF memorial scholarship created to honor devoted elementary teacher

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently received a $100,000 gift from David and Emily Walby to establish the Linda Evans Memorial Scholarship. “We are very fortunate to have an alumna like Linda Evans,” said Dr. William Crawley, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. “Her devotion to […]

Aug. 17, 2017

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