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UWF students partner with MIT to evaluate Northwest Florida’s potential as UAS manufacturing hub

Five undergraduate students from UWF’s Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business collaborated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s MBA program on a comprehensive feasibility study focused on unmanned autonomous systems, or UAS. Mike Arnett, Bella Kendall, Alana Camp, Josh Simon and Joel Havercroft worked as a cohesive team with their MIT counterparts to evaluate Northwest Florida’s […]

Apr. 29, 2026
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UWF breaks ground on new research building, The Synapse

On April 23, the University of West Florida officially broke ground on a new advanced intelligence, cybersecurity and engineering research building called The Synapse. Funded by part of a $32.5 million award from Triumph Gulf Coast and more than $21 million in state funding, the 55,000-square-foot building on the Pensacola campus will house specialized labs […]

Apr. 23, 2026
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UWF celebrates record-breaking eighth annual Day of Giving

The University of West Florida is proud to announce the success of its eighth annual Day of Giving, raising $278,554 from 1,078 donors and exceeding its fundraising goal by more than $100,000. This year’s Day of Giving also achieved a significant milestone in national engagement, with contributions received from all 50 states for the first […]

Apr. 21, 2026
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI offers free Summer Cyber and AI Experience Camps

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and AI is collaborating with Regions Foundation to offer free Summer Cyber and AI Experience Camps for the summer of 2026. The camps are an opportunity for rising seventh through twelfth graders who are at least 13 years old to learn about cybersecurity and its careers through […]

Apr. 20, 2026
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UWF to host groundbreaking for new research building

WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a ceremony to officially break ground on a new advanced intelligence, cybersecurity and engineering research building called The Synapse. Funded from a Triumph Gulf Coast award and state funding, the 55,000-square-foot building on the Pensacola campus will house specialized labs and state-of-the-art equipment and technology to support […]

Apr. 17, 2026
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UWF names new general counsel

The University of West Florida has appointed David Fugett as general counsel for the University, effective April 15, 2026. Fugett most recently served as the executive vice president for Human Resources and Legal Affairs at Polk State College.  “I am excited to welcome David Fugett to the University of West Florida,” said President Manny Diaz […]

Apr. 15, 2026
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UWF’s annual Day of Giving returns April 16

University of West Florida Argonauts and supporters worldwide are invited to participate in UWF’s eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 16. Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the Argos will come together to support education and innovation during this 24-hour online fundraising initiative.  This year the University has a campaign fundraising […]

Apr. 13, 2026
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UWF welcomes Fredric G. Levin Scholars inaugural cohort

The Fredric G. Levin Scholars program welcomed its inaugural cohort to the University of West Florida this fall. The invitation-only leadership development and community engagement-focused program for eligible incoming freshmen supports students throughout their four-year journey at UWF, empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and connecting them to the right opportunities at the right […]

Apr. 09, 2026
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UWF celebrates eighth annual Founders Week beginning April 13

The University of West Florida will reflect on traditions, connect with the community and look toward the future of the University during its eighth annual Founders Week, which will be held April 13-18. Founders Week is a weeklong celebration that allows the UWF family to come together, welcoming alumni and visitors to campus. This opportunity […]

Apr. 08, 2026
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University of West Florida Hires Tanner Smith as Men’s Basketball Head Coach

The University of West Florida has hired Tanner Smith as its men’s basketball head coach, UWF Associate Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Scott announced Tuesday. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Tanner Smith as our new men’s basketball coach,” Scott said. “We are in a pivotal moment in the history of UWF Athletics, […]

Apr. 07, 2026
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UWF to host “Antisemitism, Free Expression, and the Challenge of Dialogue” mini-institute

The University of West Florida will host a free half-day virtual mini-institute titled “Antisemitism, Free Expression, and the Challenge of Dialogue” on Friday, April 17. From 8:15 a.m. to noon, this program will bring together national experts in antisemitism and higher education alongside UWF faculty leaders to explore how individuals, educators and communities can navigate […]

Apr. 06, 2026
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UWF Athletics announces move to NCAA Division I athletics, joins Atlantic Sun Conference, United Athletic Conference

The University of West Florida announced in a press conference today that it will be transitioning its athletics programs to the NCAA Division I level. Beginning in Fall 2026, UWF will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference as a full multi-sport member and the United Athletic Conference as a football-playing member.  “Our transition to Division […]

Apr. 02, 2026

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