UWF Researchers Find ‘Ferguson Effect’ in News Media

The researchers looked at whether the post-Brown environment constituted a moral panic that changed the way the media reported on these cases, creating a “Ferguson Effect.”

Sustainability, Climate Change Focus of Professor’s Research

Dr. Haris Alibašić’s award-winning research on sustainability and climate change has a two-fold approach.

Program to Help Veterans Evaluate Business Ideas Enters Second Year

The program is unique to Florida and was created in 2014 by Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature. It went live in 2016. It is offered at no cost for veterans who meet the requirements.

Students Get Advice, Awards in Elevator Pitch Contest

The teams took the challenge on March 25 in the UWF College of Business.

Haas Center Survey: 63% of Santa Rosa Residents Want New Courthouse

The survey’s aim was to capture how Santa Rosa County residents feel the courthouse issue should move forward, if at all, after that election.

Escambia Supervisor of Elections Releases Results of Haas Center Voter Satisfaction Study

The study assessed the ease and efficiency of the voting process and the voters’ knowledge of voting options, locations and other general election information.

Study Examines Public Perception of Police Body-Worn Cameras

The current study has been accepted for publication in the journal “Criminal Justice and Behavior” later this year.

Author: Advocacy Can Be Powerful Tool in Changing Business Environment

Moore spoke Jan. 31 at UWF College of Business as part of the Wells Fargo/UWF Executive Mentor Program Lecture Series.

Economic Report: Budget Deficit Falls, But Expect An Increase Soon

With the economy nearing full employment, increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve will also increase the deficit.

To Understand Labor Market, Dig Deeper Into Data

By looking at more than just the overall unemployment rate for an area, analysts can more readily explain why individuals and industry experiences can seem to be so different in the same local economy.

Economic Report: Florida’s Economy Looking Bright in 2017

Consumers in Florida are feeling very positive about the state’s economy at the moment.

Economic Report: Feds Announce Much Anticipated Rate Hike

In this week’s Economic Report on WUWF 88.1-FM, Dr. Rick Harper discusses the Federal Reserve’s much anticipated rate hike announcement.