UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program to host award-winning journalist, Michael Ryan

The UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Michael Ryan, author of The BOOM! BOOM! Book, on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center for his presentation, “Practical Tips to Make Sure Your Career Doesn’t Go Bust!” Ryan, an award-winning journalist and business executive, provides motivational advice that will help make […]

UWF Career Services and Haas Center partner to address growing regional workforce demands

The University of West Florida Career Services and Haas Center are partnering to meet the growing workforce demands in Northwest Florida through yearly projected regional and industry employment needs. This month, the Haas Center distributed a survey on behalf of Career Services to determine high industry needs of the region and how to better prepare […]

Pen Air Federal Credit Union and UWF Executive Mentor Program to host inaugural Financial Boot Camp

Pen Air Federal Credit Union and the University of West Florida Executive Mentor Program will host the inaugural “Financial Boot Camp” on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4 – 5:45 p.m. in the College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 102. The Boot Camp hosts financial professionals as guest lecturers who present topics to prepare students with the essential […]

UWF and Florida State University to sign 3+3 agreement to shorten time to law degree

WHAT: The University of West Florida and Florida State University will host a press conference to announce a new partnership for the 3+3 program. The agreement provides an opportunity for high performing students to obtain both a bachelor’s and J.D. (law) degree in six years by allowing their first year of full-time course work in the J.D. program […]

UWF named to 2015 Military Friendly Schools List by MilitaryFriendlySchools.com

The University of West Florida was recently designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by MilitaryFriendlySchools.com. “I am very pleased that UWF continues to be recognized as an institution who truly cares about their veteran students and families – because we do,” said Marc Churchwell, director of the UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center. “With the growing […]

UWF partners with Okaloosa County to expand Northwest Florida manufacturing and engineering workforce

The University of West Florida, in collaboration with the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County and CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, is currently underway to expand TeCMEN, the Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network. Currently, the partnership is conducting a needs assessment to determine which five advanced manufacturing certification training opportunities per year will be offered for […]

Wells Fargo and the UWF Executive Mentor Program partner to present inaugural event lecture

Wells Fargo and the University of West Florida College of Business will host the new Wells Fargo and the Executive Mentor Program Lecture Series on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 101. Wells Fargo Florida Lead Region President, Scott M. Coble, will give the inaugural event lecture […]

UWF Innovation Institute and CoderDojo Pensacola award first achievement belts to ninja students

Yesterday, CoderDojo Pensacola awarded seven “ninja students” USB white belt wristbands at an awards ceremony held at UWF Innovation Institute. The ninjas were awarded belts for attending five classes and demonstrating the ability to program their own interactive stories and animations. The CoderDojo initiative is part of the Innovation Institute’s efforts to engage students in […]

UWF students engage in the nation’s largest annual day of service

In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time at eight local area nonprofit organizations. The service day will begin tomorrow, Sept. 11 at 8:15 a.m. 9/11 Day is the nation’s largest annual day of charitable engagement. Last year, more than […]

UWF welcomes new chair for the Department of Teacher Education and Educational Leadership

The University of West Florida recently announced Dr. Jerry Johnson as the chair for the Department of Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. Johnson will support the educational mission of the University and the College of Education and Professional Studies by providing leadership for the department. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Johnson to the […]

UWF welcomes new chair for the Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Resort Management

The University of West Florida recently announced Dr. Lisa Marie Assante as the Chair for the newly established Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Resort Management. Assante will support the educational mission of the University and the College of Education and Professional Studies by providing leadership for the department. “We are excited to have Dr. Assante […]

Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF partners with Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce

Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in North Okaloosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial programs, projects and […]