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UWF’s Dr. Eman El-Sheikh appointed by Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence as Global Ambassador for the U.S.

The Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence has selected Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity associate vice president, as Global Ambassador for the United States. The Global Council for Responsible AI is an international governing body committed to fostering the development of AI technologies that are ethical, secure and beneficial for […]

Feb. 24, 2025
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UWF highlights application deadlines, financial aid opportunities during Financial Aid Awareness Month

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, an excellent time to share the financial aid opportunities and resources available at the University of West Florida, as well as the strategies that have been employed to reach a greater number of students. UWF is doing its part to help students by providing access to financial aid in […]

Feb. 20, 2025
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UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health adds new respiratory therapy program

The University of West Florida’s Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has expanded its offerings by adding a new respiratory therapy program to its catalog. Only the third of its kind in the state of Florida and one of a select few nationwide, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a specialization in Respiratory […]

Feb. 19, 2025
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UWF student selected for prestigious Japanese cultural exchange program

University of West Florida junior Aidan Enfinger was selected to spend a week in Japan for the Kakehashi Project, a Japanese government-sponsored program that aims to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other nations by fostering personal connections and cultural exchange. An electrical engineering major who successfully completed Japanese 1 and 2, Enfinger was one […]

Feb. 18, 2025
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UWF Nursing Living Learning Community spreads love this Valentine’s Day

In an inspiring show of leadership and compassion, the University of West Florida’s Nursing Living Learning Community is spreading love and joy this Valentine’s Day season to senior citizens at a local rehabilitation center. The initiative, which involves UWF pre-nursing students handcrafting heartfelt valentine cards, aims to uplift the spirits of residents while also emphasizing […]

Feb. 14, 2025
University of West Florida Seligman First Amendment Lecture Series

UWF Seligman Lecture Series event delves into intellectual property law and the history of censorship

The University of West Florida will welcome Professor Robert Spoo, a scholar in intellectual property law and the history of censorship, to Pensacola as part of its Seligman First Amendment Lecture Series, which fosters dialogue about First Amendment issues.  The lecture, titled “Book Censorship: Then and Now,” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20, at […]

Feb. 13, 2025
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UWF earns high research activity designation from Carnegie Foundation

The University of West Florida was designated a Research 2:  High Spending and Doctorate Production institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. This is the first time the University has received this reputable classification.  “This recognition highlights the outstanding contributions of our faculty, demonstrating that those engaged in research activities are not […]

Feb. 13, 2025
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UWF School of Nursing graduates outperform state and national averages on NCLEX-RN exam

The University of West Florida School of Nursing topped the state and national averages for 2024, as 97.67% of its graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, known as NCLEX-RN, on their first attempt. UWF graduates earned the second highest percentage passage rate in the State University System of Florida. UWF Bachelor […]

Feb. 12, 2025
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UWF hosts First District Court of Appeals in Mock Trial Courtroom

The University of West Florida recently hosted the First District Court of Appeals for oral arguments in its Mock Trial Courtroom. The event provided UWF students with an exceptional opportunity to witness the judicial process in action. The UWF Mock Trial Courtroom, completed in July 2023, was designed to replicate the experience of an actual […]

Feb. 03, 2025
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UWF receives over $18,000 donation to fund Larry Butler Memorial Music Scholarship

The University of West Florida celebrated a $18,500 donation to the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music in support of the Larry Butler Memorial Music Scholarship Fund on January 30, 2025. The new funds are a result of fundraising during the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, which was held in November. The Larry Butler Memorial […]

Jan. 31, 2025
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UWF nursing students gain hands on experience while supporting community partners

University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health students are using their education and passion in public health to make a real difference in the community through a newly launched Community Impact Project initiative. Dr. Sallie Shipman, lecturer in the UWF School of Nursing, joined UWF in Fall 2024 and had the opportunity […]

Jan. 29, 2025
UWF cybersecurity student, Lousindy Mitton

UWF cybersecurity student awarded prestigious Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship

Lousindy Mitton, a graduate student in the University of West Florida’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, is the first student in the University’s history to be awarded the prestigious Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by The Washington Center, this highly competitive fellowship prepares future leaders […]

Jan. 27, 2025

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