UWF Innovation Institute hosts grand opening

Today, UWF Innovation Institute is hosting a grand opening ceremony to display the Institute’s collaborative academic problem solving and community partnerships. The grand opening will take place at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and open house at Innovation Institute, located at 321 N. Devilliers St. Suite 308 in downtown Pensacola. Established in 2013, Innovation […]

UWF to announce major gift

WHAT: The University of West Florida will announce a major gift to enhance athletic and academic success on Tuesday, Sept. 9. A reception will follow the announcement. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 9 TIME: 2 p.m. WHERE: Argonaut Athletic Club UWF MEDIA CONTACTS: Megan Prawdzik Gonzalez Director of Communications 850.797.0922 MeganG@uwf.edu Matt Rowley Director of Athletic Communications […]

UWF social work students visit Guatemala, engage in service learning

Students from the University of West Florida Department of Social Work traveled to Guatemala this summer to experience firsthand the impact of serving in an impoverished country. Christopher Cotten, assistant professor of social work, led a group of 12 undergraduate and graduate students to impoverished regions in eastern Guatemala, including Zacapa and Chiquimula. The second […]

UWF to host Academic Integrity Week Sept. 8 – 12, 2014

‘As Argonauts, we act with integrity. We do not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do.’ – UWF Honor Code The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, along with the Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board, will host the third annual Academic Integrity Week from Sept. 8 – 12.  The purpose of […]

UWF Innovation Institute to host grand opening

WHAT: Media are invited to attend the UWF Innovation Institute grand opening ceremony on Friday, September 5 to learn how UWF Innovation Institute brings talent and technology together to solve major educational issues. Recently established, Innovation Institute serves as a hub to identify and develop educational projects that will have a substantial impact on the […]

UWF public relations students win top FPRA state award

Ten public relations students from the University of West Florida were recently honored with a Golden Image Award and a Grand All Golden Image Award from the Florida Public Relations Association for their rebranding campaign for the Imogene Theatre in Milton. The awards were presented at the 2014 Golden Image Awards Gala on Aug. 12 […]

UWF among 2014 Best of the Best by U.S. Veterans Magazine

The University of West Florida was named among the 2014 “Best of the Best” lists by U.S. Veterans Magazine. UWF was recognized in the category of “Top Veteran-Friendly Schools,” among other competitive institutions in the United States. U.S. Veterans Magazine polled hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies to determine this year’s Best of the Best evaluation. […]

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

WHAT: Media are invited to join President Judy Bense and University officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida on Friday, August 22. University administration, including Bense, will be visiting the residence halls from 9 to 11 a.m. while students move in. Fall 2014 Convocation will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the UWF Field House. […]

Dr. Kurt Wise named chair of UWF Department of Communication Arts

The University of West Florida announces Dr. Kurt Wise as the chair for the Department of Communication Arts. In this role, Wise supports both the educational mission of the University and the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities by providing management for the department. “I am looking forward to working with Dr. Wise,” said […]

UWF names executive director of University Marketing and Communications

The University of West Florida announces Jeff Nall, APR, CPRC, as executive director of University Marketing and Communications within the division of University Advancement, effective Aug. 4. Nall comes to UWF with more than 20 years of marketing and public relations experience. In this role, Nall drives the data-driven marketing and branding strategy for the […]

Six students awarded scholarships through UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center

The University of West Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center recently awarded scholarships to six students who are military veterans or dependents of active or retired military at their annual scholarship luncheon held on Wednesday, July 30. The Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Michael Ferguson Scholarship Endowment, Buzz and Larue Ambersley Memorial Scholarship and the Navy […]

UWF network attack discovered

The University of West Florida has discovered unauthorized activity by individuals on certain portions of the Pensacola main campus network. It is believed that these individuals attacked the network to intercept UWF ArgoNet usernames and passwords for approximately 90 people, as well as usernames and passwords for non-UWF systems (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Hotmail, etc.) for […]