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Incoming UWF students to compete in inaugural scholarship competition

The University of West Florida will host the inaugural President’s Scholarship Competition this Friday, Jan. 24 at the University of West Florida. At this one-day competition, select students will compete for the University’s most prestigious scholarships, including seven $50,000 Pace Presidential scholarships and seven Pace Honors scholarships as well as additional awards ranging from $12,000 to $20,000. Several incoming freshman students were […]

Jan. 22, 2014

UWF Mock Trial Team hosts 2014 Argo Invitational

The University of West Florida Mock Trial Team hosted the third annual UWF Argo Invitational this weekend. The event, which was held in the UWF Mock Trial Courtroom, is sponsored by Stetson University College of Law. The tournament consisted of four trial rounds that were judged by local attorneys and judges. Teams from Auburn University, […]

Jan. 21, 2014

UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program to host author Michael Ryan

The UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Michael Ryan, author of The BOOM! BOOM! Book, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the UWF College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 103 for his presentation titled “Practical Tips to Make Sure Your Career Doesn’t Go Bust!” Ryan, an award-winning journalist and business executive, provides […]

Jan. 16, 2014

Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF names new director

The Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF recently named Kelly Massey as its new director. In this position, Massey will oversee the operations of SBDC offices located in Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach, Fla. “The great work of our search team of local business leaders, College of Business faculty and FSBDC staff has landed […]

Jan. 10, 2014

UWF faculty member contributes to notable research on sharks

A University of West Florida mathematics and statistics professor recently contributed to a study proving that sharks can comprehend body orientation and therefore know if humans are facing them or not before attacking. Dr. Raid Amin collaborated with Dr. Erich Ritter, a shark-human interaction specialist with the Shark Research Institute, to study the behavior of […]

Dec. 18, 2013

UWF honors University and community leaders during Fall Commencement

The University of West Florida is hosting its Fall 2013 Commencement today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 963 students will receive bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees. During the morning ceremony, UWF President Judy Bense recognized two leaders who have made a significant impact on the University and Northwest Florida. Jerry L. Maygarden, […]

Dec. 14, 2013

UWF receives $1 million gift to support engineering and supply chain logistics

The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from the Bear Family Foundation, presented by Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the UWF Board of Trustees, and his family. The gift will support the UWF engineering department and supply chain logistics program. “This gift will build an eternal legacy at UWF by helping […]

Dec. 13, 2013

University of West Florida to expand online offerings

The University of West Florida today announced that it will be bringing three additional high-demand nursing and education programs—Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Master of Education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction (M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction), and Doctor of Education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction (Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction)—online in […]

Dec. 12, 2013

University of West Florida and Stetson University partner to shorten time to law degree

The University of West Florida and Stetson University College of Law announced that they are partnering to offer a 3+3 program, starting in August 2015, that will allow aspiring attorneys to reduce the time they spend working toward a law degree. The 3+3 program allows high-performing students to earn their bachelor’s and juris doctor (J.D.) […]

Dec. 11, 2013

UWF students named American Chemical Society Scholars

Two University of West Florida students were recently invited to join the American Chemical Society Scholars Program, a prestigious accomplishment awarded to approximately 82 students nationwide per year. Since 2012, five UWF students have been named ACS Scholars and have received a total of $25,000 in annual scholarships. Freshman Amanda Tonnaer and sophomore Chiena Witt […]

Dec. 10, 2013

UWF establishes Early American Studies graduate program

The University of West Florida Department of History recently developed a graduate program offering a comprehensive look at Early American studies, with a special emphasis on the American Southeast and the Caribbean. “Since Pensacola was always a bitterly contested epicenter of international rivalry and a prominent juncture of American, European, Indian and African cultures, this […]

Dec. 09, 2013

UWF President embarks on submarine as part of Navy Nuclear Educator Orientation

University of West Florida President Judy Bense recently joined a group of 10 educators from higher education institutions across the U.S. for a U.S. Navy Nuclear Educator Orientation Visit hosted by the Navy Recruiting Command in San Diego. During the two-day trip, Bense toured three commands: the USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer; the […]

Dec. 04, 2013

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