UWF salutes veterans

It was standing room only as UWF faculty, staff and students paused Wednesday to honor and thank veterans of the U.S. Armed Services. A special presentation in recognition of Veterans Day took place in the UWF Commons Auditorium featuring a panel of six servicemen and women, some retired and some still active duty. “We salute […]

Gen. Charles Horner speaks at UWF lecture series

Gen. Charles Horner spoke at UWF Nov. 9 on the subject of “The Military and the Media: Events, relationships and why we act the way we do” as part of the Jerry Maygarden Lecture Series. Horner was candid about how the military and the media should build and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship. He stated […]

UWF Center for Fine & Performing Arts hosts Shakespeare Theatre

For years, Pensacola has successfully supported a professional ballet company, opera and symphony. Now, many in the region believe, the community can support a professional Shakespeare theatre as well. The goal of the Pensacola Shakespeare Theatre is to give Pensacola a professional theatre, performing the classic works of Shakespeare, as well as modern classics from […]

UWF logistics degree offers career options and stability for new graduates

When running to the local grocery or convenience store for a gallon of milk, most people never even imagine the logistics involved in getting the milk to the right place at the right time, ready for purchase. Did it arrive by train? Plane? Truck? A combination of all three? How was it kept fresh? UWF […]

Mobile Patriots wheelchair basketball takes on UWF, Pensacola teams

The Mobile Patriots visited the University of West Florida (UWF) Thursday night for the ninth year in honor of Disability Awareness Month. More than 300 people attended an exhibition game between the Patriots and teams of UWF faculty, staff and students and members of the Pensacola Community. “This year’s game went extremely well,” said Catherine […]

UWF hosts BEST Robotics Competition for area middle- and high-schoolers

The University of West Florida hosted the Emerald Coast Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics competition in the Field House at the UWF Pensacola campus Oct. 23. Nineteen middle- and high-school teams competed for the top prize and a chance to move on to regional competition. The competition began Sept. 11, when the schools […]

UWF Homecoming “definitely a success”

About 2,500 people attended the Homecoming festivities at the University of West Florida, including the Ludacris concert on Oct. 14. “The Ludacris concert was definitely the highlight of the week,” said Joy Tompkins, the program director. “Ludacris and DJ Unk both put on great shows and everyone that attended the show enjoyed themselves.” Homecoming 2010’s […]

UWF alumnus awarded U.S. Patent for Profit Solver accounting technology

When launching a new business, many entrepreneurs play a guessing game in determining the price to charge for their products and services. Thanks to a new technology implemented by UWF alumnus Dan Zalta ’88, business owners can now determine the exact price to charge for products or services to cover costs and break even, or […]

UWF hosts Disability Awareness Day

People with disabilities are the fastest growing minority in the country. Recent technological advancements have allowed for earlier and more accurate detection of physical and mental disabilities, and institutions must adapt to the growing awareness and sensitivity of the issue. The University of West Florida has worked for the past seven years to raise awareness […]

UWF hosts Florida Office of Women in Higher Education Third Annual Conference

Nearly 100 women in various higher education roles throughout Florida attended the third annual conference of the Florida Office of Women in Higher Education (FLOWHE) at the University of West Florida (UWF) Conference Center on Friday, Oct. 8. FLOWHE is the state division of the Office of Women in Higher Education (OWHE) of the American […]

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition comes to UWF

The University of West Florida is pleased to welcome ABC’s Emmy-Award-winning reality television show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 12 for a pep rally in the UWF Field House. In collaboration with local builder Heritage Homes, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will surprise one Gulf Coast family with a home makeover. The […]

UWF Open House gives prospective students first-hand look at campus

The University of West Florida hosts four Open House events throughout the year, one each in October, November, January and February. The events draw large numbers of students and their parents from the region, and invite them to browse information on prospective majors, gather information about university clubs and events, tour housing facilities, as well […]