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UWF Masters in Public Health receives additional accolade – Program ranked No. 4 “Best Buy” nationwide by GetEducated.com

The University of West Florida (UWF) Masters in Public Health (MPH) program was recently ranked No. 4 “Best Buy” in the nation, by GetEducated.com. “Best Buy” rankings highlight the most affordable online master’s for public health professionals and managers seeking a high quality, low-cost education online, all regionally accredited. The ranking list is based on a […]

Jun. 26, 2013

UWF Masters in Public Health program ranked in Top 10 nationwide

The University of West Florida Masters in Public Health program was recently ranked No. 10 out of the Top 50 public health graduate programs nationwide by Masters Degree Online. The list selects programs based on the following criteria: diversity, focus and Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation. Other universities listed in the Top […]

Jun. 14, 2013

UWF donor initiates fundraising challenge to support construction program

Local contractor and UWF supporter Nathan Green recently initiated a $35,000 fundraising challenge, where he has committed to match every dollar donated, up to $35,000, toward the University of West Florida’s Community Outreach Research and Education Initiative (C.O.R.E.). The C.O.R.E. initiative was developed to create opportunities for the UWF Building Construction Program to improve construction […]

Jun. 13, 2013

UWF recognizes successful graduates and business leaders at Spring 2013 Commencement

The University of West Florida held its Spring 2013 Commencement ceremony today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 1,632 students received bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees. President Judy Bense addressed the graduates, recognizing them for being an essential part of the university’s current and future success. “The contributions you make in your work […]

May 06, 2013

UWF Emerald Coast recognizes 2013 graduates

The University of West Florida held its Spring 2013 Commencement ceremony today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 107 UWF Emerald Coast students received bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. Among the UWF Emerald Coast graduates was Tom Schwingle, a 66-year-old Mary Esther resident who received a bachelor’s in criminal justice. Schwingle originally started […]

May 06, 2013

UWF to welcome new Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Affairs

The University of West Florida announces Joffery Gaymon as the new Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Affairs, effective July 15, 2013. In this position, Gaymon will be responsible for directing recruitment and admissions, financial aid, records and registration, and campus wide enrollment management oversight. In addition, she will work with other senior university officers and the Board […]

May 02, 2013

UWF student accepted to Harvard internship

The University of West Florida Department of Mathematics and Statistics is continuing its tradition of producing skilled students who utilize their strong educational background to excel in joint programs at elite universities across the country. Ruth Ashley, a senior mathematics major, was recently accepted to participate in Harvard University’s Research Experience for Undergraduates internship program […]

Apr. 29, 2013

UWF students earn top awards at national IT conference

University of West Florida students earned top honors at the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) National Collegiate Conference, held in St. Louis earlier this month. More than 700 students from 100 schools attended the conference. The rankings for UWF students who competed are as follows: Madison Fortenberry and Duncan Calvert, 1st place in Java Programming, Honorable Mention […]

Apr. 19, 2013

UWF HOSA Team advances to national competition

Five students on the University of West Florida Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) team placed in the Top 3 in their respective categories at the 2013 Florida HOSA State Leadership Conference on April 4-5 in Orlando. As a result of their superior performance, the students will advance to the HOSA National Leadership Conference, which […]

Apr. 15, 2013

UWF students make feature-length film that gains international attention

A group of University of West Florida students can now add a major accomplishment to their resumes: feature-length filmmakers and actors. Entity, a psycho thriller that is set to debut in local theaters later this year, is the brainchild of Will Phillips, a May 2012 graduate of UWF, and the result of countless volunteer hours from […]

Apr. 04, 2013

University of West Florida supports active duty military, waives academic fees

In the tradition of the University of West Florida’s ongoing support of military students, the university recently approved a proposal to waive fees not covered by the Tuition Assistance program for active duty military members. The new policy will go into effect for the Summer 2013 semester. The proposal to waive fees for active duty […]

Mar. 15, 2013

UWF to host 13th annual Festival on the Green

The 13th annual Festival on the Green, a well-known tradition at the University of West Florida, will return on Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 at the main campus in Pensacola. The free event usually draws crowds of more than 20,000 people of all ages as they celebrate Pensacola’s rich history and diverse culture. The Green Trading Post, […]

Mar. 14, 2013

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