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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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UWF students place fourth in global finance competition

UWF finance students placed fourth in the Bond Fund category at the 2026 QGAME Global Student-Managed Funds Portfolio Competition. Held at Quinnipiac University, this competition recognizes students on a global level for their excellence in communicating fund history and investment strategy. Along with their placement in the bond fund, UWF students also placed sixth in […]

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UWF to host press conference for major athletics announcement

WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a press conference to make a major athletics announcement. UWF President Manny Diaz Jr., UWF Athletic Director Dave Scott and more will be speaking. Media will have an opportunity for Q&A following the remarks. WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 2026 TIME: 11 a.m. WHERE: UWF Field House11000 University ParkwayBuilding […]

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UWF again recognized as a Gold-level Military Friendly® School and Military Spouse Friendly® School

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 2026-2027. UWF earned the gold distinction for success in helping veterans make the transition from the military to school and, ultimately, rewarding civilian careers. As the eighth time receiving […]

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UWF Archaeology Institute survey uncovers pre-Columbian artifacts ahead of stadium infrastructure work

Faculty researchers and archaeology students at the University of West Florida have uncovered artifacts linked to multiple pre-Columbian Native American cultures during a recent archaeological survey on UWF’s Pensacola campus. The survey, conducted by the UWF Archaeology Institute, relocated a previously documented archaeological site first discovered on campus in 1989. Through systematic shovel test excavations, […]

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Proposed changes to student fees

The University of West Florida Board of Trustees will consider two proposals related to student fee increases during the BOT meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 9 a.m. The first proposal is to add a $48 material and supply fee and a $50 equipment fee per student for certain courses within the Department of Mechanical […]

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UWF receives $555K NIH award to launch NeuroNauts Scholars Program

The University of West Florida has been awarded a five-year, $555,000 National Institutes of Health R25 Research Education Grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to establish the NeuroNauts Scholars Program. The program will provide cohorts of eight local high school juniors and seniors with an intensive eight-week summer research experience spanning […]