UWF College of Business opens new patio

The first day of fall is bringing many things to the University of West Florida—slightly cooler temperatures, a much-needed breeze and the announcement that a new building for the College of Business will break ground in March 2011. Ed Ranelli, dean of the College of Business (COB), welcomed students to a new, shaded deck as […]

StoryCorps’ MobileBooth to revisit Pensacola

Since its inception in 2003, StoryCorps has been providing Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs the opportunity to record and share the story of their lives. For the past seven years, StoryCorps has cataloged more than 30,000 interviews and archived them at the Library of Congress. Earlier this year, Pensacola hosted a successful visit for […]

UWF student wins Best Paper Award at international conference

The International Conference of Accounting, Business, Leadership and Information Management brings together professionals from countries around the world to network with one another. The conference, which was held May 15 and 16 in New Orleans, evaluated papers submitted by undergraduate and graduate students from universities around the world and selected three to win a Best […]

Student Government plans to increase visibility, instill pride

As a new school year begins at the University of West Florida, a new Student Government has the task of earning the trust of the students it represents, as well as being a voice to UWF President Judith Bense and her board of trustees. As president of SGA, Josh Finley is responsible for these obligations, […]

Incoming residents thrilled by new dorms, new possibilities

Heritage Hall opened its doors to University of West Florida students Aug. 19. Students, as well as their parents, were excited to see the eco-friendly, spacious living quarters, even as the rain tried to discourage their moving efforts. UWF President Judith Bense, along with Housing Director Ruth Davison and Vice President of Student Affairs Kevin […]

Q/A with UWF President Judith Bense

The University of West Florida has quality students who are seeking a quality education, according to UWF President Judith Bense who is clearly pleased with this year’s incoming class. “Our average ACT (score) is 24 which is 4.5 points higher than (the state of) Florida average and 2.9 points higher than the national average,” she […]

P.J. O’Rourke returns to UWF campus this fall

He’s not a college student, but writer and political satirist P.J. O’Rourke is returning to University of West Florida campus this fall to attend a few classes — his own. He will serve as writer-in-residence between Sept. 6 and 10 as well as community lecturer Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in UWF Center for Fine […]

UWF public relations class earns state Golden Image Award

For the past seven years, the Public Relations Campaigns class of Eileen Perrigo has upheld a reputation for providing a demanding, realistic public relations experience. Each year, 10 students are selected by Perrigo and work together alongside her to help a non-profit organization gain exposure in the community. The group works under the title “Wellspring […]

UWF provides law school students with the tools to succeed

The University of West Florida School of Justice Studies and Social Work and the Professional Pre-Law Fraternity Phi Alpha Delta hosted a Judicial Candidate Public Forum July 28 for those running for the position of Florida first judicial circuit judge. Phi Alpha Delta hosts events such as this to provide UWF students involved with law […]

UWF captures the spirit of summer

University of West Florida students are living it up this summer. Approximately 40 students are studying abroad, students enrolled in a public history course are traveling the famous “Route 66,” marine biology students are conducting research on a remote island in Indonesia and several students are participating in internships. To capture the spirit of summer, […]

New UWF partnership to help fuel UWF students’ medical school aspirations

Dreams of attending medical school will become much more possible through a new University of West Florida partnership with American University Antigua. Students completing a bachelor’s degree in biology, marine biology, most interdisciplinary sciences, chemistry and the post-baccalaureate pre-professional program will have another opportunity to apply for entrance into medical school at Antigua’s College of […]

UWF launches new public awareness campaign

The University of West Florida launched a new public awareness campaign this month to publicize its impact on its students, alumni, community and region. Look for billboards throughout Santa Rosa and Escambia counties, print ads and the campaign Web site during July and August. UWF high impact facts include the number of UWF alumni in […]