The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program hosted its ninth annual Women in Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 30, reaching a sold-out crowd of more than 430 students, young professionals and executives in attendance, as well as over 470 who attended online via live stream. “It has been my great honor […]
The 11th annual University of West Florida Dance Marathon raised $30,109.48 on March 25 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. During UWF Dance Marathon, participants stand on their feet and dance for six hours in support of children who cannot. The event was held in the UWF Conference Center on the Pensacola campus. All […]
The University of West Florida’s Sea3D Lab recently partnered with The Mariners’ Museum and Park, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to create artifact replicas recovered from the shipwreck of the USS Monitor. The USS Monitor, the U.S. Navy’s first ironclad vessel built for the American Civil War, fought during the […]
University of West Florida theatre and English literature student Deja Gamble will present her original play “Wishful Thinking,” March 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Besser Theatre at UWF’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Pensacola campus. Entrance is free and based on a first-come basis. As a child growing up in West […]
The University of West Florida announced a $250,000 gift to the Tyler Chase Norwood Construction Management Scholarship Endowment and to name the Tyler Chase Norwood Construction Management Program. The UWF Board of Trustees approved naming the undergraduate program during its March 2023 meeting. “This scholarship will serve as a legacy for Tyler, supporting students that […]
As Chandra Douglas was poised to deliver her baby at Sacred Heart Hospital in 1997, the nurses begged her to hold those last pushes until the doctor could get there. In the nick of time, Dr. Usha Kundu appeared, donned her gloves and in moments announced, “It’s a boy!” Neither doctor nor patient could have […]
Working local sporting events is something UWF alumna Tera Malarik ’21, an athletic trainer for Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, truly loves. It also gives her the opportunity to serve as a preceptor to UWF Master of Science in Athletic Training students like Anthony Perea-Quijano. A volleyball tournament in January, however, is one […]
The University of West Florida has been recognized as a gold-level University in the large public school category in the annual Military Friendly® Schools list for 2023-2024. UWF earned the gold distinction for success in helping veterans make the transition from the military to school and, ultimately, rewarding civilian careers. This marks the fifth year […]
The University of West Florida has appointed CAPT Christopher Martin, USN (Ret) as assistant vice president of facilities management for the University, effective Feb. 9, 2023. “Chris’ many years of experience in operational and personnel management while serving in the Navy made him an easy choice for this position,” said Betsy Bowers, vice president for […]
University of West Florida Continuing Education is offering more than 50 UWF Explore Summer Camps this year. Since 2006, UWF Explore Camps has provided the opportunity for local children to explore their creativity, challenge their minds and build friendships through award-winning summer programs. The STEAM camp experiences offer hands-on learning opportunities from University faculty and […]
The University of West Florida Police Department achieved accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation on Feb. 23, 2023. This is the agency’s first time applying for and earning accreditation. Accreditation increases the department’s ability to prevent and control crime through effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services. UWF Police were required […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Symphonic Band in concert on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. Under the direction of Dr. Jeff Osarczuk, […]
