The University of West Florida is doing its part to help students by providing access to financial aid in a variety of forms. During this past academic year, the University awarded more than $110 million in UWF grants, scholarships and loans. “At UWF, we continue to address the financial needs of our students to ensure […]
WHAT: University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders will host a reception with Florida Power & Light Company President and CEO, Eric Silagy, before engaging in a Q&A related to renewable energy and higher education in Northwest Florida. Media are invited to send questions in advance to news@uwf.edu. WHEN: Friday, July 23, 2021 TIME: […]
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity gave Cadette Girl Scouts a unique opportunity to earn three badges while exploring the field of cybersecurity through one of its GenCyber summer camps in June. The UWF GenCyber Journey in Cybersecurity camp, funded through the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation GenCyber Program, aims […]
Some local children are spending their summer gaining reading skills and cultural knowledge at Central Gulf Coast’s Freedom Schools. Thirty children in grades kindergarten through five are benefiting from the six-week summer literacy and cultural enrichment program. In just its second year, the program received over 100 applicants this year, more than three times the […]
Students in the University of West Florida Department of Chemistry are proving that success is possible despite unprecedented challenges. Nine Spring 2021 chemistry graduates are heading to a doctoral program this fall. Additionally, 45% of students were accepted to top 25 graduate programs and another 10% accepted to top 50 ranked programs. This marks the […]
The University of West Florida announces Dr. Mary Anderson as its new dean of students, effective July 6. In this position, Anderson will oversee the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities; Case Management Services; Argo Food Pantry; Housing and Residence Life; Student Government Association advising and operations; and University Commons and Event Services. “Mary’s commitment […]
The University of West Florida Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies program was recently ranked No. 1 by Best Value Schools for Best 11 Bachelor’s in Legal Studies 2021. Best Value Schools uses two metrics to create rankings: cost and student-to-faculty ratio. UWF is one of only three state universities in Florida offering a legal […]
The University of West Florida is No. 1 in the Florida State University System for Metric 1 of the Florida Board of Governors’ 2020-21 performance-based funding model. More than 79% of UWF bachelor’s graduates are employed or furthering their education one year after graduation. “Success in this metric is a testament to our hard-working students, […]
University officials are closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone 3, which is currently heading toward the central gulf coast and is projected to become a Tropical Storm later today, Friday, June 18. 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 […]
The University of West Florida welcomes Leigh Prouty as the University’s director of Housing and Residence Life. Prouty will begin serving in this role at the University on June 28, 2021. As director, Prouty will oversee the staff of Housing and Residence Life and all services provided by the unit. Her responsibilities will include budget […]
The University of West Florida has appointed Susan Woolf as general counsel for the University, effective August 15, 2021. Woolf is currently the city attorney for the City of Pensacola, a role she has held since 2019. “I’m delighted to welcome Susan Woolf to UWF,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “With her wealth of […]
A recent University of West Florida graduate is taking a class project to the next level and making a lasting impact through community partnership. Cliff Richardson, a Spring 2021 marine biology graduate, came up with the innovative idea to create a relationship between Buff City Soap and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium for the “Conservation […]
