The University of West Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) recently awarded six scholarships to military veterans and families of veterans. Two of the scholarships came from private donations, and four were awarded through a donation from the First Command Educational Fund (FCEF), a nonprofit, public charity dedicated to improving financial literacy through scholarships […]
The University of West Florida is listed as one of the Great Colleges to Work For, according to a survey recently released by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results are based on a survey of 47,000 participants from 294 colleges and universities. Only 103 institutions gained recognition for specific best practices and policies. The […]
Caleb Waller is majoring in business at the University of West Florida (UWF), taking summer classes and is interested in videography. He and his friend Sean Cullen, are currently working on a Federal Government contract to produce informational videos for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The contract will total more than $54,000. The […]
Leaving home and arriving at a new college for the first time can be a daunting experience for anyone. There are multitudes of new people to meet, a campus to navigate, tests to study for and papers to write. To help make the transition a bit easier, following is a list of important need-to-knows and […]
The University of West Florida (UWF) has appointed Cindy Faria to the role of associate vice president of Human Resources, effective July 16, 2012. In this position, Faria is responsible for directing and administering the university’s Human Resource programs. Faria is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and holds the distinction of […]
Kelley Finn’s job is one that many people don’t notice when they attend a theatre production–yet she is responsible for setting the atmosphere, time of day and other important elements of the story. Kelly is a lighting designer and works with the director, set designer and other members of the backstage crew to create the […]
On June 30, public history students from the University of West Florida (UWF) embarked on a 27-day journey to retrace the footsteps of legendary explorers Lewis and Clark. Led by Professor Patrick Moore, the 16 students will traverse and explore about 6,620 miles and 19 states. Moore and a group of students have been embarking […]
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? UWF offers many free recreational activities indoor and outdoor. Canoe/Kayak Rental With your nautilus card, canoes and kayaks may be checked out during normal business hours from the HLS customer service desk for free. Canoes are available for use on campus in the bayou behind […]
SurveyGold, a survey software built for occasional users and owned by University of West Florida alumnus Chuck Boudreau, recently won Top Ten Reviews’ Excellence Award. The software was selected for its ease of use, clean and simple interface and unbiased accuracy. The software is owned by Golden Hills Software, which Boudreau founded in 1997. Boudreau […]
After two years of temporary funding, the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of West Florida has secured a recurring budget, which will result in better planning for the program and more opportunities for current and future students. In the past, students performing research at UWF did not have many sources of direct […]
It may have been easy to attend a school closer to home, but two students from Tampa, Fla. have found a new home at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Leah Gibney and Amy Bueno said they chose UWF because of student life, academic excellence and campus environment. Leah Gibney, student and wake boarder […]
Eighteen Scottish criminal justice students and their professor learned a lot about American justice and culture after arriving in Pensacola June 17 for a two-week visit to the University of West Florida (UWF) and the Gulf Coast. Hailing from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in Hamilton, Scotland, the group followed a busy […]
