UWF to co-host 2022 Power Up Energy Expo

The University of West Florida will serve as co-host for the 2022 Power Up Energy Expo in Panama City on Oct. 19-20. The annual training and networking event, which brings together design, construction and sustainable energy professionals, is organized by the Gulf Coast Energy Network. Participants will learn about the field of renewable energy and […]

UWF President reflects on accomplishments, looks to the future during State of the University Address

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on the Institution’s accomplishments from the past year and outlined plans for the future during her 2022 State of the University Address on Oct. 12, 2022. Saunders addressed students, faculty and staff in the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. “The good ship […]

UWF to host State of the University Address

WHAT: University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders will present the annual State of the University address, detailing the University’s accomplishments in 2021-22 and its goals for 2022-23. Student Body President Patrick Marshall, Faculty Senate President Sherry Schneider and Staff Senate President Alycia Grieco will provide updates during the address. For more information, visit […]

Accreditation Team invites public comments about the University of West Florida Police Department

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will be at the University of West Florida Police Department on Nov. 15-17, 2022 to examine all aspects of the department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. The UWF Police Department is required to comply with numerous standards in order to […]

UWF professor and graduate student develop framework on rapid 3D modeling using swarm of drones

A University of West Florida professor and an intelligent systems and robotics doctoral student have developed a framework for 3D modeling using a team of small drones. Their research aims to assist response teams in emergency situations, such as wildfires, disaster relief efforts, and search and rescue missions. Last year, Dr. Hakki Erhan Sevil, assistant […]

UWF Haas Center to earn University Center designation by US Economic Development Administration

The University of West Florida Haas Center has been awarded a five-year, $548,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to promote business development and employment among Florida veterans and minority business owners. The center aims to bolster Florida veteran and minority entrepreneurs by building wealth in sustainable businesses in the financial, professional, scientific services, […]

UWF Singers present the “Bon Voyage Concert”

The University of West Florida’s Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers in their Bon Voyage Concert.” Enjoy the performance that will be featured at the regional American Choral Directors Association conference in Orlando, Florida. The performance will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Jazz Ensemble & Combo in concert

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Jazz Ensemble & Combo in concert on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Pensacola campus. Join the UWF Jazz Combo […]

UWF study of suicide and opioid death rates in US pinpoints geographical areas of concern

An analysis by a University of West Florida team identified areas in the contiguous United States where suicide and opioid death rates are high and where the deaths overlap. The observations have the opportunity to assist health agencies in these areas in identifying conditions that may be driving an unusually high rate of suicides and/or […]

The Art Gallery at UWF presents “Surviving the Wilds of the Panhandle”

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Surviving the Wilds of the Panhandle” by artist Justin Quaid Grubb from Sept. 29 through Nov. 11. An opening reception will be held at TAG on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Artwork will be on display at TAG, located in the Center […]

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UWF Notice: Monitoring Hurricane Ian

University officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ian, which is currently a category 1 hurricane heading toward the Gulf of Mexico. All University of West Florida locations remain open at this time. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Ian is […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert on Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. The concert will be held in Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. Ninth Ave, Pensacola. For their first performance of the season the Runge Strings Orchestra will […]