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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The University of West Florida Askew Lecture Series returns to the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola on Thursday, April 9, with a timely discussion on “East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy.” This year’s event features Dr. Erik Mobrand, professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University […]
The University of West Florida is celebrating 20 years of its Explore Camps, K-12 summer programs that provide an opportunity for youth to explore their creativity, challenge their minds and build new friendships. Registration for 2026 summer camps begins March 4. Offering quality summer programs to the University and surrounding community since 2006, Explore Camps […]
