The University of West Florida Board of Trustees announces an emergency meeting on Monday, Sept. 15 at 9:30 a.m. in building 12, Alumni Room. A copy of the agenda, including start times and any change in location, is available here. Any person who wishes to appeal a decision made by the Board of Trustees with […]
Yesterday, CoderDojo Pensacola awarded seven “ninja students” USB white belt wristbands at an awards ceremony held at UWF Innovation Institute. The ninjas were awarded belts for attending five classes and demonstrating the ability to program their own interactive stories and animations. The CoderDojo initiative is part of the Innovation Institute’s efforts to engage students in […]
The University of West Florida recently launched University College to enhance the effectiveness of student support services by streamlining programs into one comprehensive unit. The college consists of academic programs, including the Kugelman Honors Program and General Studies Program, as well as the First Year Advising Center and professional readiness programs. “We created University College […]
For the second consecutive year, the University of West Florida was recently selected to participate in a national initiative on civic learning and democratic engagement. The University was named one of nearly 100 colleges and universities in the nation as a Lead Institution by NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, the leading voice for […]
The University of West Florida announced today a legacy gift totaling more than $770,000 from the estate of John Thayer and Joan Ames Burr. Of the total gift, $250,000 will go toward UWF athletics as the lead gift for UWF Football, and more than $500,000 will support high impact and undergraduate research initiatives in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
