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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thirteen students earned more than a grade in the Fall 2011 Leadership Communication class at the University of West Florida. They leave behind a legacy of vision for enhancing the Edward Ball Nature Trail on the Pensacola campus. Project Pavilion, as it was named by the class, set a goal of raising funds to renovate […]
After starting its first class less than three years ago in January 2009, the UWF Masters of Social Work (MSW) program has been granted initial accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. This significant accomplishment was achieved under the leadership of Glenn Rohrer, director of the School of Justice Studies and Social Work. Rohrer […]
The University of West Florida SGA hosted a town hall Dec. 1 with Vice President of Administrative Services Matt Altier, Vice President of Student Affairs Kevin Bailey, Vice President of Advancement Kyle Marrero, College of Business Dean Ed Ranelli, College of Arts and Sciences Dean Jane Halonen and President Judith Bense. Administrators answered a variety […]
A program review of the general studies curriculum at the University of West Florida completed recently revealed very positive results, according to Tom Westcott, dean of General Education. At the beginning of the 2010-11 academic year, Provost Chula King charged the General Education Assessment and Reform (GEAR) Committee to complete a self-study of the curriculum […]
