The transition from high school to university campus can be daunting for some, but UWF has eight students on the frontlines to provide support academically. They are called Argo PALs or Argo Peer Assistant Leaders. The program is in its second year and works directly with the Delphi living-learning community through the Department of Student […]
In an era when celebrity gossip, political mudslinging and corporate media reign supreme, it’s easy for authentic, meaningful stories to get lost in the shuffle. That’s why StoryCorps launched what is now one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, enabling everyday people to share their stories with the people that matter most […]
The University of West Florida National Alumni Association is gearing up for their 2010 Annual Alumni Awards Recognition Program, which will take place Saturday, March 27 on UWF’s Main Campus in the Conference Center. All alumni and friends are invited to attend the event. The program serves to recognize those who work to help and promote […]
Short-on-cash students and staffers at UWF might want to check out the first ever Career Closet in the University Commons Conference Center (Building 22) Jan. 15 for one-of-a-kind bargains on gently worn professional attire and accessories for both men and women. With the pockets of young job hunters in mind, event organizer Laura Tissington has […]
After five years in the making, the highly anticipated University of West Florida School of Science and Engineering (SSE) building opened its doors to UWF students, faculty and staff Jan. 6, just in time for the new spring semester. The 100,000-square-foot, four-story building will bring computer science, electrical and computer engineering, math and physics programs […]
The presidents of the University of West Florida and Pensacola Junior College officially signed an agreement in December to share a new state of the art teacher observation room at the Raymond B. and Leila Hobbs Center for Teaching Excellence on PJC’s main campus. “This gives us, at University of West Florida, a new and […]
Soon-to-be-graduates need not fret if they are without a job, but they do need to pay a visit to Career Services on campus. “We try to provide the tools necessary for their next step, whatever that next step might be, whether that is getting a job or attending graduate school,” Lauren Loeffler, director of Career […]
The University of West Florida is known for being a military-friendly school. In fact, UWF was named one of the country’s top military-friendly schools by Military Advanced Education magazine this year. Living up to its name, UWF helps prepare certain students for successful careers in the Navy. Both Daniel Craig and Philip Nadenbousch, UWF engineering […]
There are guys and there are “Guys” on the UWF campus. Say hello to Maria, who likes to be called Mary. She’s majoring in pre-professional biology. Carolyn, who goes by Micki, is a psychology major. And Lora, who some call Toni, but she prefers Lora, is studying exercise science. Their first names might be confusing, […]
The University of West Florida Nursing Department’s average pass rate this year for the National Council Licensure Examination was 96.7 — up from 93.5 last year. The state average is 88.87 and the national average is 88.91. The test is the licensure examination to become a registered nurse, and it is taken after graduation. Each […]
The University of West Florida Department of Art has expanded its palette-students now have the opportunity to choose pixels rather than paint to express their art. The department offers two new program specializations: Digital Art and Graphic Design. “Students entering the Bachelor of Fine Arts program and specializing in digital art consider the computer as […]
The arrival of the basketball season is always a good reason to celebrate, but this year, there is another reason to cheer at UWF – Bob Stinnett is the new head coach of the men’s team. Stinnett, a 1969 graduate, former basketball player at UWF and a member of the UWF Athletics Hall of Fame, […]
