Two University of West Florida students were recently invited to join the American Chemical Society Scholars Program, a prestigious accomplishment awarded to approximately 82 students nationwide per year. Since 2012, five UWF students have been named ACS Scholars and have received a total of $25,000 in annual scholarships. Freshman Amanda Tonnaer and sophomore Chiena Witt […]
The University of West Florida Department of History recently developed a graduate program offering a comprehensive look at Early American studies, with a special emphasis on the American Southeast and the Caribbean. “Since Pensacola was always a bitterly contested epicenter of international rivalry and a prominent juncture of American, European, Indian and African cultures, this […]
The University of West Florida recently developed the Future Argonaut Referral (FAR) Program in an effort to further involve faculty, staff, current students, alumni, and friends of the University as part of the undergraduate recruitment process. Prospective students referred through the program will receive admissions materials appropriate for their high school graduation year, and for […]
University of West Florida hospitality students on the Emerald Coast gave back to the community by serving Thanksgiving dinner to children and their caregivers at the Children in Crisisfacility in Fort Walton Beach yesterday, Nov. 18. As part of a course project, the students chose to organize, prepare and serve a Thanksgiving dinner for Children in Crisis. […]
The University of West Florida College of Professional Studies Emerge Program recently selected 15 students to participate in a college-wide, interdisciplinary study abroad opportunity in Japan in May 2014. The Japan Study Abroad Program is hosted in collaboration with the Jikei Group of Colleges and led by Paula Rappe, assistant professor of social work, and […]
The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences will host author and social psychologist, Dr. Carol Tavris, as guest speaker for the next UWF Downtown: A Lecture Series Honoring the Arts and Humanities event. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Pensacola Little Theatre, located at 400 S. Jefferson St. in Pensacola. Refreshments […]
The University of West Florida was recently ranked No. 22 out of the Top 86 Four-Year Colleges in the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2014” list by Military Times. The list is developed using a 150-question analysis of each school’s complete offerings for veterans. It serves as a tool for service men and women to determine […]
The University of West Florida Office of Diversity and International Education and Programs will host “UWF Celebrates the World” on Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UWF Commons Auditorium. This event coincides with the Department of State and Department of Education’s International Education Week and will feature cultural exhibits, a parade of nations’ […]
The University of West Florida College of Business is encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurial ideas through a new organization, Student Collaborative Entrepreneurship Organization, or Student CEO. The organization was founded in January 2013 in an effort to create a link for UWF students who are interested in learning more about entrepreneurship and to facilitate networking […]
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host an interactive workshop on human resources with a focus on diversity and inclusion on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport Medical Center. The workshop, titled, “The H in HR: Becoming Consciously Aware of What You […]
The University of West Florida invites prospective students and families to Explore UWF! on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore UWF! is an open house designed for prospective students to explore the campus and learn more about becoming an official UWF Argonaut. The event will take place in the UWF Conference Center at […]
The University of West Florida is encouraging high-achieving chemistry students to pursue doctoral studies through the Chemistry Scholars Program. Hailey Egido-Betancourt, a sophomore Chemistry Scholar, recently attended the prestigious DOW-MIT ACCESS Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She was the first UWF student to participate in the weekend program this September, which introduces talented […]
