With the three-day closure due to Hurricane Isaac, the University of West Florida officially opened its doors yesterday to a record breaking 12,823 students. With an overall increase of 6.6%, the university is now home to more than 800 additional students from last year’s 12,000 students. Last fall, the university surpassed its goal of reaching […]
August 29, 2012 12:20 p.m. UWF officials have completed the reconnaissance of campus and have confirmed that both the Pensacola main campus and Emerald Coast campus will reopen on Thursday, August 30 for normal operations as planned. Classes and all university operations will resume on the normal schedule. Deadlines for drop/add and payment of tuition and fees have […]
The University of West Florida welcomes 2,144 students to campus housing, reaching 107% capacity for the Fall 2012 semester. Presidents Hall will open its doors for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 25. This new suite-style residence hall will house 252 Argonauts during their second year of college. Presidents Hall features both double and single […]
Ten University of West Florida students recently earned the 2012 Florida Public Relations Association Award of Distinction for their campaign for the Pensacola Museum of Art. Eight of the students accepted the award on Aug. 7 at the 74th annual Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) conference in St. Augustine. The competition is open to all […]
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 […]
