Trista Bennett, a double major in biology and health sciences at the University of West Florida, has been awarded a Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship for the 2026-27 academic year. This prestigious and highly competitive fellowship accepts between seven to 12 students each year out of applications across the entire state of Florida, allowing the small cohort […]
This summer, students, faculty and staff from the University of West Florida are engaging in immersive international experiences across multiple continents as part of the University’s continued commitment to global learning and academic collaboration. From Ghana to Costa Rica and Japan to destinations across Europe, Argos are gaining firsthand experience in sustainable development, business, conservation, […]
University of West Florida senior environmental science major Elisabetta Savini was selected out of 3,400 applicants nationwide as one of 30 students awarded the prestigious Lafayette Fellowship, a new program funded by the French government to strengthen ties between the United States and France. Savini’s application process was supported by the John W. Merting Family […]
Nine students from the University of West Florida participated in The Washington Center’s National Security Seminar, a weeklong event that brings students from around the world to explore current national security challenges. Made possible through UWF Career Development and Community Engagement’s longstanding partnership with The Washington Center, each student received a $2,295 scholarship covering the […]
University of West Florida student Gionna “Gigi” Maduro of Curaçao represented Dutch Caribbean students during a Miami event held in conjunction with the recent visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, highlighting UWF’s growing connections across the Dutch Caribbean. Maduro was selected to deliver welcome remarks during the Dutch Caribbean Student Session, […]
A total of 3,666 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2026 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2026 President’s List features 1,623 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Spring 2026 Dean’s List […]
The University of West Florida has received a $2 million, six-year National Science Foundation S-STEM Track 2: Implementation grant to support academically talented, financially disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The award will provide scholarships to 38 Pell-eligible STEM students while embedding expanded mental health resources within the existing STEM Living […]
The University of West Florida’s Transfer Task Force, a student organization formed just last year, is making a major impact through a wholesome service initiative: raising service dogs for Canine Companions. Transfer Task Force students often describe their role as helping prepare the puppies to “transfer,” much like they transferred to UWF. Created to strengthen […]
A total of 3,873 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2025 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Fall 2025 President’s List features 1,742 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Fall 2025 Dean’s List […]
A total of 3,615 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2025 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2025 President’s List features 1,586 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Spring 2025 Dean’s List […]
A total of 3,705 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2024 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Fall 2024 President’s List features 1,608 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Fall 2024 Dean’s List […]
More than two dozen University of West Florida students were recently given the opportunity to spend part of their summer participating in a high-impact study abroad class in the Galapagos Islands. From monitoring tortoises, to snorkeling with penguins and sea lions, and connecting with locals, UWF students immersed themselves in the history and culture of […]
