UWF political science professor selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant

Dr. Alfred G. Cuzan, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science at the University of West Florida, is the recipient of a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant. Cuzan will be affiliated with the University of Tartu, the national university of Estonia, where he will be teaching American politics and Latin American Politics during the spring 2016 […]

UWF Music student to return to Carnegie Hall

University of West Florida music student, James Matthews, will be returning for an encore performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 23, 2015. The invitation came from the American Protégé International Competition, where he received an Honorable Mention in last year’s competition. Matthews will be performing Funerailles by Franz Liszt. Matthews will […]

New undergraduate research program awards $149,900 to UWF students

The University of West Florida’s College of Science, Engineering and Health has launched its first annual Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). The 10-week experience, funded almost entirely by external gifts and grants, was established to provide students with hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the lecture hall. The program allows undergraduate students an opportunity to […]

UWF puts Massively Open Online Course on the map

The University of West Florida is set to launch its first Massively Open Online Course – an innovative addition to traditional lectures – on May 18, 2015. The six-week, low-impact, free online course entitled, “Introduction to Geographic Information Systems,” will be open to the public via the Internet. Led by Amber Bloechle, online GIS director […]

UWF and Los Alamos Technical Associates to launch Joint Cybersecurity Training Program

The University of West Florida recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Alamos Technical Associates to jointly offer cutting-edge cybersecurity training programs to working professionals and LATA clients worldwide. “This exciting joint endeavor combines LATA’s extensive and innovative homeland security and public safety training capabilities with the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and Department of […]

UWF announces Center for Research and Economic Opportunity

The University of West Florida announces the creation of the Center for Research and Economic Opportunity. CREO is the result of a merger of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Office of Economic Development and Engagement. Dr. Rick Harper, who until CREO’s creation served as executive director of OEDE and assistant vice […]

UWF to merge Biology and Chemistry in experimental pilot program

The University of West Florida has been selected as one of 17 universities to participate in the SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program, jointly administered by the University of Pittsburgh and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education division. The program will commence at UWF in Fall 2015. Funded by […]

UWF ranks high in robotics at regional competition

A team of seven electrical and computer engineering students from the University of West Florida on the Emerald Coast placed fourth overall and first among the Florida State University System at the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers SoutheastCon Hardware Competition, held April 9-12, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. UWF students have participated in the […]

UWF provost and executive vice president selected for the distinguished Fulbright International Education Administrators Program

Dr. Martha Saunders, provost and executive vice president at the University of West Florida, has been selected for The Fulbright International Education Administrators Program in France, a bilateral program of educational exchange between the United States and France. The program will take place in October. “I’m truly honored to have been selected for a Fulbright,” […]

Marine biology students offered adventure and hands-on learning across Florida through a partnership between UWF and the Florida Institute of Oceanography

The University of West Florida is joining four other universities and the Florida Institute of Oceanography in offering a five-week, summer field intensive marine biology course from May 13 to June 19. This field-intensive course is a collaboration among faculty members from UWF, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Florida and the […]

UWF chemistry professor receives prestigious Cottrell College Science Award

Dr. Tanay Kersharwani, University of West Florida assistant professor in Chemistry, was one of 33 scientists to be presented the Cottrell College Science Award by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. This award covers a wide range of research in astronomy, chemistry and physics. Dr. Kesharwani was recognized for his project, Development of Environmentally Benign […]

UWF and Gulf Islands National Seashore celebrate new partnership

Today, the University of West Florida celebrates a new partnership with Gulf Islands National Seashore to establish the Gulf Islands Research and Education Center. The GIREC will enhance and promote conservation, research and science education by directing research to high-priority resource management issues; promoting greater interaction between students, scientists and resource managers; and providing high-impact […]