University of West Florida (UWF) President Judith Bense recently received the Japanese Foreign Minister Award on behalf of the institution. The award symbolizes the close relationship between UWF and Japan and recognizes the contribution of cultural exchanges and goodwill between the two countries. Upon receiving the news, Bense said that she was deeply grateful for […]
Each year on June 14, the United States recognizes National Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of the official U.S. flag in 1777. Flag Day was originally celebrated June 14, 1885 when a 19-year-old school teacher, Bernard J. Cigrand, placed a flag in his classroom and asked his students to write an essay about what […]
On June 14, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees approved hallmark planning initiatives, including a new five year Strategic Plan 2012-17, an annual workplan and an updated Campus Master Plan. “These initiatives set the stage for UWF’s transformation to a more vibrant and community-connected institution. We are building on our academic successes and […]
Every year, the American Institute of CPAs awards candidates who obtain a cumulative average score of at least 95.5 across all four sections of the CPA exam. Out of more than 90,000 participants, only 37 met the criteria for the Elijah Watt Sells Award, and University of West Florida (UWF) graduate Megan Wise, daughter of Tim […]
Three students from the University of West Florida’s (UWF) Department of Chemistry were recently recognized by the American Chemistry Society (ACS) Scholars Program. For the 2012-13 academic year, the ACS Scholars Program awarded renewable scholarships to approximately 120 underrepresented minority students across the country who are interested in pursuing a career in chemistry or a […]
Clues to Pensacola’s history dating back more than three centuries lie hidden beneath many layers of dirt and vegetation in the downtown area. University of West Florida archaeology students are currently investigating a section of downtown called the Governor’s Garden and its use by Spanish and British colonial governors in the 1700s. By using maps […]
The Google Maps Street View team came to the University of West Florida (UWF) May 30 and 31 to photograph the roads, paths and walkways on campus. One car and one tricycle were on campus, photographing a 360 degree view of every road. “Google Street View is beneficial to current students, prospective students and visitors,” […]
Alfred Cuzán, chair of the Department of Government at the University of West Florida (UWF), has a method for predicting presidential elections. A native of Cuba, Alfred Cuzán has been teaching and studying political science at UWF for 32 years, and has been the chair of the department for 20. He recently received the title […]
Hurricane season begins June 1. Being a coastal community on the Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola may be vulnerable to tropical cyclones during the months of June through November. This National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 27 – June 2), UWF shares tips and basic information about hurricane preparedness and what UWF does to prepare for hurricane season. […]
The University of West Florida observed Memorial Day on May 25 with an annual Flag Pole event. Capt. Lee A. Steele, a 1983 graduate of the US Naval Academy, served as the guest speaker at the event. Steele is the development, planning and analysis division director at Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), Pensacola, Fla., […]
Raymond Grant graduated from the University of West Florida (UWF) with a degree in economics in 1999, received a master’s of business administration in 2000 and is currently a U.S. diplomat in central Asia. He said his education at UWF positively impacted him in several ways and that he could not have done it without […]
The University of West Florida opened a new, portable restaurant on campus May 22. Bistro Blue is an outdoor café, featuring jazz music, decking and a New Orleans-inspired menu. UWF President Judith Bense and Vice President of Administrative Services Matt Altier spoke at the grand opening, which featured a cake-cutting, refreshments, a raffle and ribbon-cutting. […]
