By Josh Newby, University Communications More than 250 local high school students gathered at the University of West Florida Feb. 12 to learn and practice teamwork and navigational skills, as well as become better citizens and students. Feb. 12 marked the university’s 10th annual ROTC orienteering meet. The day started at 8 a.m. in various […]
By Kelly Russ, University Communications In a satirical look at race and culture, comedian Elon James White performed for an audience of about 50 in the Music Hall at the University of West Florida’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The performance was part of the John C. Pace Jr. Symposium Series, which is designed […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications University of West Florida President Dr. Judith Bense received the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce’s “Woman of the Year” award Jan. 29. Bense was described as being a groundbreaking leader in Santa Rosa County and someone who is active in the area’s growth. “Almost immediately after being named president […]
By Kelly Russ, University Communications The University of West Florida will play a more significant role in economic development and job growth in Northwest Florida and across the state with the creation of the Office of Economic Development and Engagement, which was announced Wednesday, Jan. 19 by President Judith A. Bense at a press conference. […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications Mark Whitacre, who became famous for being the whistleblower for the largest price-fixing case in American history, spoke at the University of West Florida on Jan. 12 to a room full of students, faculty, staff and community members. Whitacre’s story was also dramatized in the movie “The Informant” and has […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications Bill Carper, a professor of Management and Management Information Systems (MIS) at the University of West Florida, has received the prestigious Moving Spirit Award for his contributions to the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). INFORMS is the largest professional society in the world for practitioners in […]
University of West Florida tennis coach Derrick Racine has received the USTA/ITA Campus QuickStart Provider of the Year Award. This national award recognizes NCAA coaches who help promote tennis education for children under the age of ten. This is the first year that the United States Tennis Association has given this national award, and Racine […]
Nearly 600 employees attended the University of West Florida Annual Holiday Gala on Dec. 7 in the UWF Field House to celebrate the successes throughout 2010. “You all work very hard all year long, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you,” said President Judith A. Bense. “I appreciate your efforts, and I […]
Through a recently established scholarship endowment, the legacy of Foster and Cleo Broome will live on. A recent gift, resulting from the closeout of the Broome Trust, created the Foster M. and Cleo E. Broome Scholarship to benefit UWF students with financial need. Mr. Broome, a retiree of St. Regis Paper Company, died in the […]
The University of West Florida (UWF) launched the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) this fall, giving undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for grant funding to conduct research projects outside the classroom. These research projects and other activities give students the opportunity to develop critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills that may not be developed […]
More than 100 people attended a presentation by French aquatic filmmaker and oceanographic explorer Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of the legendary researcher and underwater filmmaker Jacques-Yves Cousteau. He explained some of the challenges faced in keeping the earth’s marine ecosystems healthy and shared his love of diving with students, faculty, staff and the public on […]
Gen. Charles Horner spoke at UWF Nov. 9 on the subject of “The Military and the Media: Events, relationships and why we act the way we do” as part of the Jerry Maygarden Lecture Series. Horner was candid about how the military and the media should build and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship. He stated […]
