UWF researcher leads discovery of new killifish species
University of West Florida assistant biology professor Dr. Waldir Miron Berbel-Filho, in collaboration with three Brazilian institutions, has discovered a new species of killifish in South America. Named Laimosemion laranja, the species was identified through morphological and genetic analysis.
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UWF to host mobile museum in partnership with America250
The University of West Florida’s Academy of American Civic Republicanism will host “Freedom Trucks: An Interactive Journey Through America’s Founding” as part of America250. This mobile museum is an interactive experience for all ages that explores the nation’s founding and the American Revolution. From Oct. 20-22, the museum will be located at the Pensacola campus […]
Dr. Grier Williams School of Music to present the Symphonic Band in concert
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music proudly announces its Symphonic and Concert Bands’ first concert of the 2026-27 season, titled “Forms.” Under the direction of Dr. Sean Kelley, the concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, 75 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf […]
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.



