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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Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Kevin MaC and Keith Stegall as part of the Music Hall Artist Series
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music proudly presents singer/songwriters Kevin MaC and Keith Stegall as part of the Rolfs Music Hall Artist Series. The concert will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on […]
UWF selected to join new national center to measure impact of cybersecurity education
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and AI, or CCAI, will help lead a national effort to measure the workforce, economic and mission impact of cybersecurity education through its role as the South Regional Hub for the newly established Economic Assessment National Center, or EANC. CCAI brings extensive experience and leadership in cybersecurity […]
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.
