UWF Legal Studies Program hosts candidates for Judicial Forum

The University of West Florida Legal Studies Program is sponsoring a judicial forum featuring First Judicial Circuit Judge candidates and UWF alumnae Jennie Kinsey and Michelle Inere on Thursday, July 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. Kinsey and Inere will speak at the event and answer questions in advance of […]

Piece by UWF art director featured in regional competition

A University of West Florida faculty member is currently being featured in the Red Clay Survey art exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art in Huntsville, Ala. Work in this prestigious biennial competition is chosen by a juror with strong national credentials and is designed to “take the pulse” of contemporary Southern art. “Lone Birch,” […]

UWF named one of 2014 Great Colleges to Work For

The University of West Florida is listed as one of the Great Colleges to Work For, according to a recent survey released by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results are based on a survey of more than 43,000 employees at 278 colleges and universities. Only 92 institutions gained recognition for specific best practices and […]

UWF engages local high school students in environmental health summer experience

The University of West Florida Master of Public Health program is participating in the recently created Emerging Scholars in Environmental Health initiative through a subcontract with Tulane University totaling $120,000 per year for the next four years. This academic enrichment program targets secondary school students and teachers from regional schools who are chosen to participate […]

Complete Florida offers degree opportunities for adult learners

The University of West Florida Innovation Institute is leading Complete Florida, a legislatively funded online program for adults who have earned some college credit but stopped out before earning a degree. By 2018, approximately 59 percent of the jobs in Florida will require postsecondary credentials beyond a high school diploma. With this in mind, the […]

UWF HOSA Team earns national awards

Five students on the University of West Florida Health Occupation Students of America team recently placed in the Top 3 in their respective categories at the 2014 HOSA National Leadership Conference in Orlando. Collectively, the group received recognition as Post-Secondary Outstanding HOSA Chapter, after earning the same title at the state competition earlier this year. […]

Dr. Brendan Kelly named Vice President for University Advancement and President of UWF Foundation

University of West Florida President Judy Bense recently announced the appointment of Dr. Brendan Kelly as vice president for University Advancement and president of the UWF Foundation, Inc., effective July 1, 2014. Kelly has served as interim vice president for University Advancement since July 1, 2013. In this role, Kelly serves as the University’s chief […]

Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF partners with Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce

Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in North Okaloosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial programs, projects and […]

Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to host partnership signing ceremony

WHAT:  UWF President Judy Bense and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce President Alicia Booker will sign a partnership agreement to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in North Okaloosa County. WHEN:  Thursday, July 10 TIME:  7:30 a.m. WHERE: Crestview Community Center 1446 Commerce Dr. Crestview, Fla.

UWF students receive American Chemical Society scholarships

Four students from the University of West Florida’s Department of Chemistry and Chemistry Scholars program were recently recognized by the National American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program. UWF Chemistry Scholars students Kyra Murrell, Sheneika Jackson, Pristine Kirkconnell and Brandon Colon were awarded scholarships of up to $5,000 each and invited to join the prestigious ACS […]

UWF Innovation Institute joins CoderDoJo movement and hosts programming classes for kids

Twice a month, the University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo programming class for kids ages 7-17 to engage in a fun learning experience where they will learn how to code, develop apps, websites, games and more. CoderDojo is an open source, volunteer-led movement that establishes free, non-profit coding clubs and sessions […]

UWF Foundation names new CFO and Board of Directors

University of West Florida Foundation, Inc. recently announced a new Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Lucas as well as its 2014 – 2015 Board of Directors. Daniel Lucas serves as CFO of the UWF Foundation, Inc. where he oversees the Foundation’s stewardship and acceptance of private gifts and resources from generous donors for the benefit of […]