On Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, Mike Thomin of the Florida Public Archaeology Network received the 2016 Museum Excellence Award from the Florida Association of Museums. The award was presented during the FAM Annual Conference held at the Old Christ Church in Pensacola, Florida, with an awards reception following at the Pensacola Museum of Art. Thomin […]
The University of West Florida Department of Music proudly presents the University Singers and Chamber Choir in their season-opening concert “Collaborations!,” with special guests, the University of South Alabama Chorale. The performance will take place on Monday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, […]
The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will present the first installment of the 2016-17 Experience UWF Downtown lecture series on Thursday, Oct. 6. Dr. Jason Leddington, associate professor of philosophy at Bucknell University and magician, will present his lecture, “Magic: Enjoying the Impossible,” at the Museum of Commerce, located […]
The University of West Florida’s University College is piloting a first-year experience program to help first-year students transition to university life. The “Dive Deep” First Year Experience features several components, including a first-year introductory course, a common experience, a discussion series, a student showcase and an incentive program. Introductory Course Academic Foundations for Success is […]
Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees named Dr. Martha Saunders the sixth president of the University, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Saunders will replace UWF President Dr. Judith Bense, who is set to retire on Dec. 31, 2016. The offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a successful background screen and […]
WHAT: The University of West Florida Presidential Search Committee will meet to prepare a presentation of at least three unranked candidates for consideration by the UWF Board of Trustees. Immediately following the Presidential Search Committee meeting, the UWF Board of Trustees will meet to select a new University President. To view a webcast of the […]
On Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m., the University of West Florida Department of Music will present soprano Jane Dutton as part of the Music Hall Artist Series. The event will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, at the UWF Pensacola Campus. The program will […]
The University of West Florida Historic Trust hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the Fort of Pensacola’s Commanding Officer’s Compound, a new outdoor exhibit located in Museum Plaza behind the T.T. Wentworth Florida State Museum. This project marks the first major reinterpretation of a stop along the Colonial Archaeological Trail, highlighting the rich […]
The UWF Presidential Search Committee met yesterday, Sept. 6 to discuss the eight remaining candidates for the President of the University of West Florida. During the meeting, the Presidential Search consulting firm reviewed the results from the additional referencing conducted after the first round of interviews. The firm spoke with supervisors, peers, direct reports and […]
The University of West Florida Department of Music is proud to present Corey McKern, visiting professor of voice, in a faculty recital on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, located in the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola Campus. The recital will include works by Handel […]
The University of West Florida continues to closely monitor the Zika virus – a virus spread by mosquitoes – and the effect it is having in the state of Florida. UWF Environmental Health and Safety is working with federal, state and local officials to ensure the safety of the UWF community in relation to the […]
WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a special event to announce a major gift to the University from Pen Air Federal Credit Union. WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 TIME: 11 a.m. WHERE: University of West Florida Argonaut Athletic Club 11000 University Parkway, Building 54 Pensacola, Florida 32514
