UWF reaches record enrollment of more than 13,000 students for Fall 2016 semester

The University of West Florida has surpassed 13,000 in enrollment for the first time in the institution’s history, reaching 13,030 students for the Fall 2016 semester, as of today, Aug. 24, 2016. “We have a lot to be excited about as we start the fall semester, and this news adds to that excitement,” said UWF […]

University of West Florida Haas Center to study election process

The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office and the Haas Center at the University of West Florida is undertaking a new study to determine how satisfied voters are with the types and availability of voting options in the county. “For quite some time, we have wanted to conduct a study to try to gauge voter […]

UWF assistant professor to attend makerspace roundtable at White House

Thomas Asmuth, an assistant professor in the University of West Florida Department of Art, will travel to the White House on Aug. 24 to participate in a roundtable discussion at an event called “The Nation of Makers.” Asmuth teaches new media at the University and works on art projects that meld science and technology. He […]

UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center invites special guests to open house barbecue

WHAT: The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center will host a barbecue to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus for the fall semester and provide campus community members the opportunity to learn more about the MVRC and VetSuccess on Campus resources and benefits. DETAILS: Invitees include staff from Rep. Jeff […]

UWF hosts area students, teachers for Emerging Scholars in Environmental Health program

The University of West Florida recently hosted 11 local high school students and nine teachers for the Summer 2016 Emerging Scholars in Environmental Health Program. This marks the third graduating class for the eight-week program that enhances hands-on learning and critical thinking skills and provides teachers with educational resources and methods for the classroom. The program includes […]

Three UWF chemistry students receive National American Chemical Society scholarships, named ACS Scholars for 2016-17

Three students from the University of West Florida Department of Chemistry were recently selected to join the National American Chemical Society Scholars Program. A total of 12 UWF students have been named ACS Scholars since 2013, receiving more than $100,000 in renewable scholarship funds. “The success of UWF students in the ACS Scholars program is […]

Column: Several most popular UWF degree programs also among most lucrative

In a new column, Haas Center Assistant Director Amy Newburn discusses the degree programs in higher education that are most likely to help graduates quickly land high-paying jobs. Her article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.                

UWF to welcome first-year students at Move-In Day

WHAT: Media are invited to join President Judith Bense and University officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida on Friday, Aug. 19. University administrators, including Bense, will be visiting the residence halls, beginning at 8 a.m., while students move in. Volunteers from athletic teams, fraternities and sororities, student organizations and faculty […]

University of West Florida Haas Center hires new research economists

The Haas Center at the University of West Florida has hired three economists – Dr. Kalyan “Kal” Chakraborty, John Hartman and Dr. Aigbokhai “Aig” Unuigbe – to bolster its continuing research efforts. “The team of economists will enhance the existing services and should open up several new research opportunities for the Haas Center,” said Zach […]

CEDB looks beyond microbial biology for new research projects

By Richard Conn, UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity Dr. Wade Jeffrey is a professor in the University of West Florida Department of Biology and has served as director of the University’s Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation (CEDB) since June 2015. He has been with the center since 1991. The CEDB is participating […]

Column: Tobacco is a dirty habit we are not quite ready to kick

In a new column, Haas Center economist John Hartman examines rates of tobacco use in Northwest Florida. His article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.                

UWF Counseling and Psychological Services receives prestigious accreditation

University of West Florida Counseling and Psychological Services recently earned full accreditation from the International Association of Counseling Services, the premier accrediting agency for university and college counseling services. UWF Counseling and Psychological Services offers counseling and therapy to help students find ways to more effectively manage, cope and grow with the stress associated with […]