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 […]
Drs. Andrew Denney and Melinda Lewis, faculty members in the University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies, have been asked to serve as members of the Pensacola Task Force for Human Trafficking. Organized by the Florida Department of Children & Families and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the task force aims […]
The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will celebrate the 10th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a new take on the beloved Charles Dickens classic adapted by Michael Wilson. Performances will be held Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 4 and 11 […]
The University of West Florida will honor Dr. R. Daniel Pace and Dr. Susan Walch on Friday, Dec. 2, as part of the UWF Rite of Passage lecture series. The event will be held in the Argonaut Athletic Club on the UWF Pensacola Campus at 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public, […]
The University of West Florida is hosting International Education Week this week to celebrate international education and worldwide exchange. “One of the great things about a university is the intermingling of students and faculty from different countries,” said Dr. Judith Bense, president of UWF. “It is a special and important element in educating students for […]
The University of West Florida Cyber Club recently placed first in the Cyber Defense Challenge at the Florida Center for Cybersecurity’s third annual conference, held in Tampa. This was the first year that the annual competition included a cybersecurity competition, which features several live cyber challenges for various teams. The UWF team competed in the […]
In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement, examines the extent to which student loan debt influences one’s decision to buy a home. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website. […]
The University of West Florida Historic Trust presents “The Power of Children: Making a Difference,” a new exhibition opening Nov. 10 at the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum. Explore the lives of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White—three children whose lives offer lessons about overcoming obstacles to make a positive difference in the […]
An armed robbery has been reported outside of Martin Hall on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The reported suspect is a white male with a black shirt and sweat pants. The suspect was carrying a hand gun. The suspect ran from the scene into the woods heading east. There were no injuries related to this incident. […]
Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy, professor and director of strings and orchestra in the Department of Music at the University of West Florida, will perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 5, 2016. Yanovskiy will be the featured violinist in the “Romantic Impressions” recital, which opens the InterHarmony International Music Festival’s 2016 concert series. […]
The Board of Governors confirmed Dr. Martha Saunders as the sixth president of the University of West Florida, effective Jan. 1, 2017, during its quarterly meeting held today at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Saunders will replace Dr. Judy Bense, who will retire as UWF President on Dec. 31. In September, the UWF Board […]
The University of West Florida announces Dr. Meredith Brunen as the new associate vice president of University Advancement. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Brunen join the Division of University Advancement,” said Dr. Brendan Kelly, vice president for University Advancement. “I have no doubt that she will be an invaluable leader during this exciting time […]
