UWF archaeologist joins expedition searching for Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft
Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world, the mystery of what happened to the pioneering aviator continues to draw researchers to some of the most remote places on Earth. For William Wilson, a University of West Florida maritime archaeologist and faculty research associate, the opportunity to investigate one of those places firsthand meant traveling thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean to search for evidence of Earhart’s missing aircraft.
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Proposed changes to University housing rental rates
The University of West Florida will present proposed changes to University housing rental rates to the UWF Board of Trustees for consideration during its meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026. The proposed changes would take effect beginning with the 2027-2028 academic year. UWF is proposing differentiated rental rate increases ranging from 4.5% to 9%, depending […]
UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents “Sunshine and Clouds,” a special musical event featuring the UWF Singers, Concert Choir, Runge Strings and Guests
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music proudly announces “Sunshine and Clouds,” a captivating evening of music performed by the UWF Singers, Concert Choir and Runge Strings, with special guests the Choral Society of Pensacola Treble Ensemble. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Rolfs Music […]
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.
