The University of West Florida announced in a press conference today that it will be transitioning its athletics programs to the NCAA Division I level. Beginning in Fall 2026, UWF will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference as a full multi-sport member and the United Athletic Conference as a football-playing member. “Our transition to Division […]
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 […]
The University of West Florida’s Transfer Task Force, a student organization formed just last year, is making a major impact through a wholesome service initiative: raising service dogs for Canine Companions. Transfer Task Force students often describe their role as helping prepare the puppies to “transfer,” much like they transferred to UWF. Created to strengthen […]
A total of 3,873 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2025 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Fall 2025 President’s List features 1,742 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Fall 2025 Dean’s List […]
The University of West Florida has been ranked No. 15 on the national Best for Vets: Colleges list and No. 1 on the Best for Vets: Education Employers list released by Military Times. UWF also ranked No. 3 among all Florida institutions and No. 1 in the State University System of Florida. “These rankings display […]
A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will be at the University of West Florida Police Department on Nov. 18-20, 2025, to examine all aspects of the department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. The UWF Police Department is required to comply with numerous standards in order to […]
The University of West Florida has appointed Dr. Mary Anderson as the Interim Vice President for the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs, effective immediately. In this role, Anderson will provide leadership for departments and initiatives focused on student success, well-being and engagement through a comprehensive co-curricular experience. “Dr. Anderson brings a deep understanding […]
A total of 3,615 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2025 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2025 President’s List features 1,586 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Spring 2025 Dean’s List […]
A total of 3,705 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2024 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Fall 2024 President’s List features 1,608 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Fall 2024 Dean’s List […]
More than two dozen University of West Florida students were recently given the opportunity to spend part of their summer participating in a high-impact study abroad class in the Galapagos Islands. From monitoring tortoises, to snorkeling with penguins and sea lions, and connecting with locals, UWF students immersed themselves in the history and culture of […]
A total of 3,263 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2024 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2024 President’s List features 1,437 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Spring 2024 Dean’s List […]
The University of West Florida’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund placed second among the nation’s student-managed bond funds at the Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education’s (QGAME) Global Portfolio Competition held on March 20-21 in New York City. More than 150 universities and 1,400 students participated in the competition. The QGAME Global Portfolio Performance Competition ranks […]
