When Maggie Brown appeared on the trivia competition game show “Jeopardy!” as a Tate High School student in 2018, it was a thrill she thought she’d only experience once. But for the UWF sophomore, the once in a lifetime opportunity recently turned out to be a twice in a lifetime opportunity. “About a year and […]
The University of West Florida has been recognized as a gold-level University in the large public school category in the annual Military Friendly® Schools list for 2023-2024. UWF earned the gold distinction for success in helping veterans make the transition from the military to school and, ultimately, rewarding civilian careers. This marks the fifth year […]
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host the ninth annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 30, 2023, at the UWF Conference Center on the University’s Pensacola campus. The conference will also be offered virtually. The conference will provide opportunities to hear from and connect with prominent women leaders […]
The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 42nd among 359 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 23rd for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 24. “These rankings reflect the […]
The first group of 45 University of West Florida faculty and staff have completed the University’s Argo Allies: Safe Space Training Program. Through education and awareness, the goal of the Argo Allies: Safe Space Training Program is to make UWF a more welcoming, safe and inclusive campus for LGBTQ+ individuals. LGBTQ+ is an encompassing term […]
A total of 3,123 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2022 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Fall 2022 President’s List features 1,392 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Fall 2022 Dean’s List […]
The University of West Florida held a tree rededication ceremony in memory of Margaret Crosby on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in celebration of Arbor Day. In 1968, Crosby, wife of UWF’s first president Dr. Harold Crosby, was a founding member and first president of the UWF Faculty Wives Club, later named the UWF Women’s Club, […]
University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders and Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows announced a new partnership to enhance the PSC2UWF MBA articulation agreement on Nov. 3 at PSC. The agreement provides access to UWF’s John C. Pace Library resources for students enrolled in PSC’s newly created business climate analysis course, which will […]
The University of West Florida welcomed its 11th National Merit Finalist in six years this fall. Amanda Serger was among approximately 15,000 students across the country who met the requirements for Finalist standing, out of an estimated 1.5 million high school juniors who participated in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship competition. National Merit Finalists earn […]
Florida Supreme Court Justice John D. Couriel addressed students in the University of West Florida’s legal studies program on October 11 in the University Commons Conference Center. Couriel addressed UWF leadership, regional legal community partners and legal studies students about the legitimacy of court systems and the public’s perception of their fairness. Couriel pointed to […]
University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on the Institution’s accomplishments from the past year and outlined plans for the future during her 2022 State of the University Address on Oct. 12, 2022. Saunders addressed students, faculty and staff in the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. “The good ship […]
WHAT: University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders will present the annual State of the University address, detailing the University’s accomplishments in 2021-22 and its goals for 2022-23. Student Body President Patrick Marshall, Faculty Senate President Sherry Schneider and Staff Senate President Alycia Grieco will provide updates during the address. For more information, visit […]
