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UWF Office of Economic Development and Engagement announces industry research matching grant program

The University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement recently launched a $1.5 million matching grant program to connect Northwest Florida businesses with research resources available through UWF. The new program, called the Northwest Florida Industry Research Matching Grants Program, makes UWF faculty, staff and students available to participating businesses to promote job […]

Nov. 18, 2014

UWF named 2015 Best for Vets college by Military Times

The University of West Florida was recently ranked No. 35 out of the Top 100 Four-Year Colleges in the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” list by Military Times. The list is developed using a detailed questionnaire with more than 100 questions that analyze each school’s complete offerings for veterans. It serves as a tool for […]

Nov. 17, 2014

UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program to host workshops by national training manager

The University of West Florida College of Business will host a professional development workshop, titled “Change, People, Culture: What We Miss in the Interview Conversation” on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 12 to 2 p.m. in the College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 103. The workshop will feature guest speaker Susan Rollwagen, a national […]

Nov. 07, 2014

UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program to host guest lecture on employment law

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will present “Employment Law for Business Students: Latest Trends, Myths and Rookie Mistakes” on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Building 36, Room 191. During the event, Russell F. Van Sickle, a Florida Bar Board-Certified labor and employment lawyer, will speak […]

Nov. 04, 2014

UWF appoints dean of College of Business

University of West Florida Provost and Executive Vice President Martha Saunders recently announced the appointment of Dr. Tim O’Keefe as dean of the College of Business. O’Keefe previously served as interim dean of the College of Business and director of graduate programs. “Tim O’Keefe has the strong support of his colleagues in the College of […]

Oct. 28, 2014

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 […]

Oct. 21, 2014

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 […]

Oct. 20, 2014

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 […]

Oct. 14, 2014

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 […]

Oct. 06, 2014

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 […]

Sep. 25, 2014

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 […]

Sep. 18, 2014

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 […]

Sep. 17, 2014

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