UWF to host State of the University Address

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 […]

Accreditation Team invites public comments about the University of West Florida Police Department

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will be at the University of West Florida Police Department on Nov. 15-17, 2022 to examine all aspects of the department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. The UWF Police Department is required to comply with numerous standards in order to […]

UWF named ‘Great College to Work For’ for tenth year

The University of West Florida was named a 2022 “Great College to Work For” for the tenth year, with special designation as an Honor Roll institution for the fourth straight year. Conducted annually, the Great Colleges to Work For survey collects data and highlights colleges that receive top ratings from their employees on workforce practices […]

UWF steps up for the Northwest Florida Heart Walk

Seventeen companies, 61 teams and 442 walkers raised more than $118,000 to fund life-saving research for the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke. UWF’s 32 teams and 140 walkers raised over $14,000, making them the Heart Walk’s top fundraising organization. UWF President Martha D. Saunders served as the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk […]

UWF Argo Arrival welcomed new and returning students back to campus

The University of West Florida ushered in the 2022-2023 school year by welcoming new and returning students to campus during Argo Arrival activities. On-campus residence halls were filled to 100% capacity as approximately 1,500 students moved in Aug. 18-21. UWF athletes and student organizations were on-hand to welcome the students and provide some much-needed muscle […]

UWF's Student Government Association is taking steps to tackle period poverty on UWF’s Pensacola campus by providing free menstrual products on campus. Period poverty is the inability to access clean menstrual hygiene products. A recent study conducted by two College of Education and Professional Studies faculty members revealed its prevalence on campus.

UWF students provide free menstrual products, work to raise awareness on “period poverty” following campus study

The University of West Florida’s Student Government Association is taking steps to tackle period poverty on UWF’s Pensacola campus. Period poverty is the inability to access clean menstrual hygiene products. A recent study conducted by two College of Education and Professional Studies faculty members revealed its prevalence on campus. “Period poverty is not new, but […]

UWF Singers present ‘Collaborations’

The “Collaborations” concerts began in 2016 to connect the UWF Singers with other local choirs at the high School and collegiate levels. For the concert, the Singers will be joined by the choir from Navarre High School. The UWF Concert Choir will be performing excerpts from the “Song of Survival” collection by Margaret Dryburgh and […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents UWF Bands Showcase Weekend

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present a weekend of Bands Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 27 at 4 p.m. The concerts will be held in the Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Street, downtown Pensacola. On Saturday, Feb. 26, the UWF Jazz Ensemble […]

UWF welcomes National Merit Finalist and other top scholars to campus

The University of West Florida welcomed its tenth National Merit Finalist in five years this fall. Landon Nelson 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 2021 National Merit Scholarship competition. National Merit Finalists earn […]

UWF hosts State of the University address; Saunders reflects on navigating pandemic, looks to new horizon

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on the adaptation and accomplishments of Argonauts amid a global pandemic during her 2021 State of the University address on Sept. 30, 2021. Saunders addressed students, faculty and staff in the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. “The combined impacts of Hurricane Sally, […]

UWF named ‘Great College to Work For’ for ninth year

The University of West Florida was named a 2021 “Great College to Work For,” marking the institution’s ninth appearance on the list. Conducted annually, the Great Colleges to Work For survey collects data and highlights colleges that receive top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies. This year, 196 institutions participated in the […]

UWF recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings

The University of West Florida was ranked in the top 20 public institutions in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2022 Best Colleges rankings on Sept. 13. “These rankings reflect the world class faculty, supportive staff and robust programming we have here,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “At UWF, […]