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UWF hosts America at 250 symposium on civic republicanism, economic freedom and dynamic citizenship

The University of West Florida’s Academy of American Civic Republicanism, in collaboration with Florida International University’s Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, will host America at 250: Civic Republicanism, Economic Freedom and Dynamic Citizenship on Aug. 21-22. The event will explore the relationship between civic virtue, economic liberty, entrepreneurship and the responsibilities of citizenship as […]

Jul. 31, 2026
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Reubin O’D. Askew Lecture Series returns with discussion on East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy

The University of West Florida Askew Lecture Series returns to the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola on Thursday, April 9, with a timely discussion on “East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy.” This year’s event features Dr. Erik Mobrand, professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University […]

Mar. 09, 2026
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UWF secures $1.5M U.S. DOE grant to expand civic education opportunities

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1,555,318 grant to the University of West Florida to expand the UWF Summer Institute for Civics Educators into the Academy of American Civic Republicanism. The new Academy will provide year-round opportunities to strengthen civic education for K-12 teachers, UWF students and the Northwest Florida community. “One […]

Oct. 01, 2025

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UWF Center for Cybersecurity participates in White House cybersecurity roundtable

The White House Office of the National Cyber Director, along with the ​​U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, convened industry, government and higher education leaders and issued a readout following the event. Workshop attendees shared best practices, challenges and resources to support veterans and military spouses in cybersecurity careers. Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, […]

Aug. 06, 2024
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UWF enters into Educational Service Agreement to support certificate program partnership with U.S. Navy

The University of West Florida Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, in collaboration with the UWF College of Business MBA Program and Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, is providing graduate education to more than 200 student naval aviators. Launched this fall, UWF recently received $1,211,196 from the U.S. Navy to provide […]

Oct. 02, 2023

Probation Simulation Project Offers Students Insight Into Justice System

The students learn not only effective techniques for managing offender behavior but a chance to explore probation from the other side.

Jun. 13, 2017

International Collaboration Looks at European Immigrant Skill Levels

The research looked at the education and skill level of immigrants, as well as their cultural values.

Mar. 07, 2017

Survey Indicates Escambia County Voters Pleased With Election Process

The analysis done by Dr. Brian D. Williams found that overall satisfaction with the voting procedures was very high among early in-person voters, absentee voters as well as Election Day voters during both the primary and general elections.

Mar. 01, 2017

International Group Visits Feminist Theory Class

The international group’s visit to the class is part of the Education and Activism For Young Women Project sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

Feb. 20, 2017

UWF Professor Talks About Diversity of Data on Election Day

Snider spoke about all things data as part of the University’s Data Dialogues series of lectures that focuses on data visualizing and analysis in research across disciplines.

Nov. 10, 2016

Distinguished UWF Professor Part of Election Forecasting Project

Dr. Alfred G. Cuzán, a distinguished professor at UWF’s Department of Government, co-founded project that predicts the outcomes of presidential elections.

Oct. 13, 2016
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Lecture Series Explores Data Analytics

The University of West Florida Department of Government recently presented “Data Dialogues,” a spring series of lectures focusing on data visualization and analysis in research across disciplines.

May 05, 2016

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