UWF named Distinguished Military College, welcomed into America’s Corps of Cadets by U.S. Department of War
The University of West Florida will join a select group of institutions designated as Distinguished Military Colleges through America’s Corps of Cadets, a U.S. Department of War initiative aimed at strengthening the nation's pipeline of future military officers and developing leaders prepared to serve the nation.
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Turning research into real-world solutions: How UWF’s IPT program prepares leaders across industries
From improving employee training in the workplace to developing technology-based learning solutions and addressing organizational challenges, the University of West Florida’s online Doctor of Education in Instructional and Performance Technology, or IPT, prepares professionals to use research, technology and learning theory to solve problems that extend far beyond the traditional classroom. The program is part […]
UWF to host Topping Out Ceremony for Darrell Gooden Stadium
WHAT: Media are invited to join UWF to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of Darrell Gooden Stadium with a Topping Out Ceremony. The event will mark the placement of the final structural beam, which attendees will have the opportunity to sign before it is raised into place. WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 TIME: […]
UWF ranks No. 2 in Florida State University System Board of Governors’ performance metrics, first to meet every accountability goal
The University of West Florida ranked No. 2 among Florida's 12 public universities in the Florida Board of Governors' 2025-26 performance-based funding model and was the only institution in the State University System to meet all 11 accountability goals. UWF earned 92 out of 100 points, one point higher than last year, trailing only the University of South Florida.
