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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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: […]
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
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.
