University of West Florida College of Business students are providing tax preparation services free of charge to low- to moderate-income individuals and families at two Pensacola locations through SaveFirst, an initiative of Impact America. This marks the second year that Impact America will offer its services in the state of Florida, and the first year […]
Written by Richard Conn, UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity. Photo by Michael Spooneybarger. Among the projects funded by BP because of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is the deployment of artificial reefs along Florida’s Panhandle as part of an effort to restore crucial habitats for fish and other marine animals. University of West […]
The University of West Florida College of Business, in partnership with the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Combined Rotary of Pensacola Ethics in Business Award. “We are proud that this will be the 15th year that the Rotary Clubs of Pensacola and the UWF College of Business have […]
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Wells Fargo present “Building Advocacy Champions for Business Success” by Karen Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Communications Group, on Jan. 31, 2017. The presentation will take place from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a dessert reception with the speaker from 8 to 9 p.m., […]
The UWF Innovation Institute’s Florida Virtual Campus released the results of the “2016 Student Textbook and Course Materials Survey Report.” The survey is the third in a series from 2010 through 2016 that shows the impact high textbook costs have on college affordability, as well as college success and completion. “The findings of this survey […]
The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from Dr. Bob Kimball, UWF professor of marketing and economics, to create the Bill and Ellie Kimball Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Award in memory of his parents. “This is a very special gift because it comes from one of our own,” said UWF President Martha […]
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program has announced Dr. Wendy Murphy and Bentina Terry as keynote speakers for the 2017 Women in Leadership Conference. The annual event will be held Friday, March 3, from 11:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center and Auditorium, Building 22, on the […]
The University of West Florida received a $50,000 grant from the SunTrust Foundation for the Pensacola Pledge Scholars Fund. The gift will further bolster the program, which provides scholarships to high school graduates from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to attend UWF or Pensacola State College. “On behalf of the SunTrust Foundation, we are pleased to […]
The University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering launched a new internship program to prepare students to enter professional work in all STEM fields. The need was first identified when science and engineering students reported turning down professional preparation opportunities in lieu of continuing paid positions not related to their professional […]
In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Center for Research and Economic Opportunity, discusses the types of unemployment data the government collects. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.
In a new column, Haas Center Assistant Director Amy Newburn discusses the recent AARP Public Policy Institute’s Livability Index, which gauges quality of life in communities around the country. In the report, Pensacola fared relatively well in areas such as environment and social engagement. However, it scored relatively poorly in health. Newburn’s article can be […]
In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement, explores how retail sales during the holiday shopping season compare to sales during the busy summer travel season. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity […]
