Alyssa Cook, Miss U.S. International at the UWF Japan House

UWF Japan House helps prepare Miss US International for Miss International Competition in Japan

The University of West Florida’s Japan House recently became an important stop for Miss U.S. International and Pensacola-native Alysa Cook. Cook will be competing in Tokyo, Japan and representing the U.S. for the title Miss International. As part of her preparation, she was eager to immerse herself in Japanese culture and deepen her understanding of […]

UWF Singers performing

UWF Singers present ‘Beginnings’

In their first concert of the season, the UWF Singers will perform various pieces showcasing the ensemble’s vocal talent, comprised of majors from every UWF college. Under the direction of Dr. Peter Steenblik, guests will enjoy a potpourri of repertoire from the group’s fall festivals and concerts, including pieces from Mack Wilberg, Jennifer Lucy Cook, […]

The Art Gallery at UWF presents TAG Artist in Residence 2024 ‘TESTBED’

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “TESTBED” 2024 Faculty Artist in Residence and Exhibition featuring UWF Department of Art and Design faculty members Marzia Ransom, Jason Pinckard and John Dougherty. Artwork will be displayed at TAG, in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. The […]

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music Concert Choir featured in International Exhibition

A performance by the University of West Florida Concert Choir from the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music is featured in the National Archives of the United Kingdom’s newest exhibition “Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives.” The major exhibition opened on Feb. 2, 2024 and will run through July 21, 2024. Video and audio […]

UWF Singers present “Moments: A Concert”

The University of West Florida’s Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers along with the Concert Choir in “Moments: A Concert.” The performance will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. […]

Former director of UWF Japan House recognized with the Order of the Rising Sun award

Shigeko Honda, who was director of the University of West Florida Japan Center and Japan House for 26 years, has been awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. Honda was recognized at an event on UWF’s Pensacola campus on April 1 which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Japan House. The Order […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Performances will be held April 12, 13, and 14 and April 19, 20, and 21 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents ‘Macbeth: Sands of Fate’

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” entitled “Macbeth: Sands of Fate” adapted by Ashley McGlothren. Performances will be held February 16 – 18 and February 23 – 25 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will take place […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Old Christ Church Chamber Music Concert ‘An Early Valentine Celebration’

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Series on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. The UWF Chamber Music class dives into the spring semester with a musical celebration of love and happiness. […]

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Steinway/Bösendorfer Piano Celebration, An Evening of Romantic Piano Music

The UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Annual Steinway/Bösendorfer Piano Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. For this year’s celebration, the talented pianists from the studios of Dr. […]

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Percussion & Wind Ensembles

The UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Percussion & Wind Ensembles on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. The performance will feature the percussion studio and Woodwind studios along with […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Old Christ Church Chamber Music Concert ‘Baroque and Beyond’

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Series on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church continues its 17th season. The concert will feature performances by members of the […]