UWF faculty launch smartphone app for world travelers

Imagine standing at the Grand Canyon, looking down into one of the most popular national parks in the world. You want to learn more about the park, its history and receive input from other visitors’ experiences.  Luckily, there is a wealth of information, photos and videos right at your fingertips. Better yet, imagine information on […]

Board of Governors appoints new UWF trustee

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The State University System Board of Governors appointed Pam Dana to the University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees today at its meeting in Tallahassee. Dana takes the place of former trustee Randy Hanna, who was recently appointed chancellor of the Florida College System. A California native, Dana is currently senior […]

UWF broadens school partnerships to Ferry Pass Elementary

The University of West Florida (UWF) School of Education will expand its Partnership for Professional Innovation program to include Ferry Pass Elementary this month. The program places student interns in partnering Escambia County schools for an entire school year, expanding the future teachers’ learning experience through mentoring with current teachers in a real classroom setting. […]

UWF students advance to national Moot Court Competition

Two University of West Florida pre-law students recently placed ninth in a regional Moot Court Competition and have been selected to advance to nationals this weekend. For the past two years, a group of students at UWF have been charged with crafting legal opinions and arguments on a controversial issue like First Amendment rights and […]

U.S. News ranks UWF in top online education programs

The University of West Florida was named in the first-ever edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Report. These rankings were created in response to today’s high demand for education provided in a flexible manner. Online education has become increasingly popular due to its flexibility. UWF has 461 fully online […]

UWF, PSC receive $1 million gift to fund scholarships

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The University of West Florida (UWF) and Pensacola State College (PSC) announced today a $1 million gift from Quint and Rishy Studer to fund scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the City of Pensacola. The Pensacola Pledge Scholar Program will provide financial support for graduating seniors of Escambia County Public Schools […]

UWF names David Marker interim provost

PENSACOLA – University of West Florida President Judith Bense announced the appointment of Dr. David Marker as interim provost for the university, effective Jan. 3. Marker most recently served as interim president of St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, Okla. There, he created a strategic plan for the institution adopted by the Board of Directors, as […]

Local high school students get on-the-job training at UWF

The University of West Florida, along with Project SEARCH, is helping high school students learn valuable career lessons and acquire jobs. Project SEARCH, a high school transition program for young adults with disabilities, places students in internships at various businesses in the area, including UWF. The program, which began in 1996, has locations across the […]

Rob Rotunda, Psychological and Behavioral Sciences

By Susan Feathers, Research and Sponsored Programs Robert Rotunda is a licensed psychologist and an associate professor in the School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences (SPBS) at the University of West Florida, where he teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and is the coordinator of the Master’s Degree program in Counseling Psychology. […]

UWF fall commencement boasts more than 1,000 students

The University of West Florida held its fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 10, graduating more than 1,000 students. Graduates young and old fought the cold, biting wind as they excitedly entered the Pensacola Civic Center to receive recognition for their accomplishments. The joint commencement honored both graduate and undergraduate students. The room was full of […]

Late airman’s patriotism lives on through his graduating daughter

April May, a University of West Florida global marketing student, will walk across the stage at this fall’s commencement ceremony Dec. 10 knowing that she has made herself and her parents proud. May explained that it was a culmination of support from her parents, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) and her College of Business professors […]

UWF combines Health, Wellness and Counseling Services

The University of West Florida recently took a big step to further enhance student life, health and well-being. The new Health,Wellness and Counseling Services building had its grand opening on a chilly morning Dec. 9. The new building combines services that were previously housed separately. It offers a one-stop shop for students to not only […]