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UWF awarded $2 million NSF grant to support STEM students

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 […]

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Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the UWF Jazz Ensemble and Combo

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Jazz Ensemble and Combo in concert. The UWF Jazz Ensemble will perform on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Commons Great Hall on the UWF Pensacola campus. The UWF Jazz Combo will perform on Thursday, Feb. 19, at […]

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UWF to host stadium groundbreaking ceremony

WHAT: Celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Darrell Gooden Stadium at the University of West Florida, a transformative on-campus facility that will enhance the student experience and serve as a hub for community engagement. UWF President Manny Diaz Jr. and others will be giving remarks during the ceremony, and a reception will follow at the […]

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UWF Theatre presents “Twelfth Night”

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Performances will be held Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, […]

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UWF announces spring lineup of Gulf Coast Culture Series: Pensacola Noir events

The University of West Florida’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is proud to announce the lineup of spring events for this year’s Gulf Coast Culture Series: Pensacola Noir. The Gulf Coast Culture Series is an evolution of the longstanding Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series. Launched in 2024, GCC expands beyond lectures to celebrate […]

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Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Old Christ Church Chamber Music Concert Series

The University of West Florida Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church continues its 20th season this spring. The UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Series on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. Under the direction […]

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Florida Board of Governors confirms Manny Diaz Jr. as UWF’s next president

The Florida Board of Governors confirmed Manny Diaz Jr. as the seventh president of the University of West Florida at their meeting today, marking a significant milestone in the University’s leadership transition. Diaz was named sole finalist for the position by the UWF Presidential Search Committee in November and was approved by the UWF Board […]

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UWF Archaeology Institute receives international award for research

A multi-organizational research team led by the UWF Archaeology Institute’s assistant director, Nicole Grinnan, has been awarded the 2026 Mark E. Mack Community Engagement award from the Society for Historical Archaeology. This prestigious international award recognizes the Archaeology Institute’s research in Apalachicola, Florida, for exhibiting “outstanding best practices in community collaboration, engagement and outreach in […]

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UWF awarded $260,000 to strengthen colorectal cancer screening across Florida

The University of West Florida has been awarded a contract by the Florida Department of Health to provide evaluation services for Florida’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program with a four-year, $260,000 agreement. “This project highlights the power of collaboration between higher education and public health to address critical health challenges,” said Dr. Shelley Diviney, interim dean […]

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Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy’s 25th Anniversary Recital

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy’s 25th Anniversary recital. The performance will be held on Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. Celebrating 25 years of the UWF […]

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UWF Seligman Lecture Series event delves into intellectual freedoms and democratic ideals

The University of West Florida’s Reubin O’D. Askew Department of Government proudly presents the annual Seligman First Amendment Lecture series on Tuesday, March 3, at the Museum of Commerce, located at 201 Zaragoza Street in downtown Pensacola. This year’s speaker, Dr. Jay Cost, will present “To Preserve the Freedom of the Human Mind: The First […]

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UWF transfer students raise future service dogs

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 […]