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UWF designated Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education

The University of West Florida has been designated one of 16 new Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation through the Maritime Administration for developing engineers and technical professionals powering Gulf Coast shipbuilding. This designation certifies UWF’s ability to produce exceptional graduates for the maritime workforce […]

Sep. 03, 2026
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UWF and NWFSC expand engineering pathways with four new transfer degree programs

The University of West Florida and Northwest Florida State College are expanding opportunities for students to pursue engineering careers in Northwest Florida through four new Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer, or SAAT, degree pathways that create a seamless route from associate-level coursework at NWFSC to bachelor’s degree completion through UWF. Approved by the Florida State […]

Jul. 24, 2026
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UWF awarded $2 million NSF grant to support STEM students

The University of West Florida has received a $2 million, six-year National Science Foundation S-STEM Track 2: Implementation grant to support academically talented, financially disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The award will provide scholarships to 38 Pell-eligible STEM students while embedding expanded mental health resources within the existing STEM Living […]

Feb. 10, 2026

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UWF Center for Cybersecurity receives record-breaking $9.6M federal grant

 The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of War CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program. This is the largest federal grant awarded to the University to date. “This milestone is a testament to the University of […]

Oct. 08, 2025
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UWF student selected for prestigious DoD Cyber Service Academy Scholarship

UWF student Lousindy Mitton has been selected as a U.S. Department of War DoD Cyber Service Academy Scholar. This scholarship award carries a total value of up to $379,610 that will pay for Mitton’s annual tuition, cost of books and stipend of $34,000 until the completion of her Ph.D. degree in intelligent systems and robotics […]

Sep. 16, 2025
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded $2M grant to expand Florida cybersecurity training program

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $2 million grant to expand the UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program, a statewide initiative that provides free cybersecurity education for eligible Florida government personnel. The program is funded by the Florida Legislature through the Cyber Florida: FirstLine initiative. “This program will equip Florida’s […]

Sep. 10, 2025
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Six UWF STEM programs receive prestigious ABET reaccreditation 

Six University of West Florida STEM programs have earned reaccreditation from the Computing and Engineering Accreditation Commissions of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The undergraduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, cybersecurity and information technology are accredited […]

Sep. 08, 2025
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UWF awarded $100K grant from AFRL/RW University Day program

Dr. Kristen “Brent” Venable, professor and director of the intelligent systems and robotics doctoral program at the University of West Florida, has received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) through the University Day program. The one-year award will advance cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, while also providing valuable […]

Aug. 25, 2025
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UWF’s Dr. Sikha Bagui and Dr. Matthew Crow recognized by ScholarGPS as Top Scholars

Dr. Sikha Bagui and Dr. Matthew Crow have both earned global recognition with a ranking by ScholarGPS. The academic ranking platform named both Bagui and Crow Top Scholars, placing them in the top 0.5% worldwide in their respective fields. Scholars are recognized for their exceptional scholarly performance and significant influence in their respective fields, as […]

Aug. 20, 2025
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UWF awarded $300,000 to train local AP Computer Science teachers

The University of West Florida received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project entitled “Preparing In-Service Teachers in AP Computer Science Principles,” under the direction of Dr. Sikha Bagui, Distinguished University Professor and Askew Fellow in the Department of Computer Science. “The grant will help alleviate the critical shortage of computer […]

Aug. 19, 2025
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Florida Power & Light gift funds UWF robotics summer camp

A $50,000 gift from NextEra Energy Foundation, a corporate foundation of NextEra Energy Inc. and Florida Power & Light Company, gave local middle and high school students the opportunity to ignite a passion for engineering, math, science and technology at the inaugural Florida Power & Light Robotics Summer Camp. The inaugural camp was hosted by […]

Jul. 29, 2025
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UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering adds new civil engineering program

This fall, the University of West Florida’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will launch a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree. The program will be housed within the newly established Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management and is designed to provide students with a hands-on education that prepares them for leadership […]

Jul. 14, 2025

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