Alison Westmoreland, Director, Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information, speaks during the Women in Leadership Conference in the UWF Conference Center. The conference offered opportunities to hear from and connect with prominent women leaders who have achieved both personal and professional success.

Sold-out Women in Leadership Conference to draw hundreds of attendees

  WHAT: The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host its annual Women in Leadership Conference during Women’s History Month in March. The popular conference, which sold out in record time this year, will draw hundreds of attendees to UWF’s Pensacola campus. The conference is the only one of its kind in the area and […]

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UWF Department of Music presents Dr. Ivo Kaltchev, piano

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present pianist Dr. Ivo Kaltchev as part of the Music Hall Artist Series. The event will be held on Monday, Mar. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. A prizewinner of international piano competitions […]

Cybersecurity ambassadors Megan Morton and Caroline Krouse answer cybersecurity questions from a Beulah Middle School student.

AT&T awards UWF gift to grow, expand outreach of Cybersecurity Ambassadors Program

The University of West Florida announces a gift from AT&T to enhance its Center for Cybersecurity Ambassadors Program. AT&T presented the gift at a check ceremony on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering Building. The Center for Cybersecurity Ambassadors Program debuted in January 2018. In their role as ambassadors, […]

UWF to provide expanded economic analysis to Santa Rosa County

The University of West Florida’s Office of Economic Development and Engagement has entered into an agreement to provide expanded economic data analysis for Santa Rosa County. As part of the agreement, a researcher with the Haas Center, a research and consulting arm of UWF, will work on a weekly basis in the Santa Rosa County […]

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UWF Historic Trust celebrates grand opening of Museum Plaza, a new community space in downtown Pensacola

Today, the University of West Florida Historic Trust celebrated the grand opening of Museum Plaza, a new multi-use and educational community space in downtown Pensacola that helps tell the story of Pensacola’s rich history. “Without the invaluable support of donors and community partners, this all would not have been possible,” said Howard Reddy, vice president […]

The Art Gallery (TAG) at UWF presents “Aubrey Beardsley: Art of the Line Block Print”

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Aubrey Beardsley: Art of the Line Block Print” from Feb. 7 through Mar. 9. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. TAG is located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola […]

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UWF Department of Theatre presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” a musical with music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater; and book by Doug Wright. Performances will be held Feb. 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 17, 23 and 24 at 2:30 p.m. All performances […]

UWF names John ‘Vito’ Hite as associate vice president, chief audit executive

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders has appointed John ‘Vito’ Hite as associate vice president, chief audit executive, effective today, Feb. 4, 2019. “John’s extensive background in higher education audit will be an asset to UWF,” Saunders said. “His experiences align well with our needs, and we’re looking forward to his leadership.” In […]

View from the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum of Museum Plaza located behind the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum.

UWF to host Museum Plaza grand opening event

  WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a grand opening event for Museum Plaza, a UWF Historic Trust preservation and education project that tells the story of Pensacola’s rich history. Museum Plaza will become a staple of downtown Pensacola and a frequented attraction for the community. The event will highlight elements of the community […]

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UWF to become first University in North America to host parkrun, series of free 5Ks

The University of West Florida will host the first parkrun on a college campus in North America beginning Saturday, Feb. 9, adding another valuable University-community partnership to a growing list while also showcasing the beauty of UWF’s campus. A volunteer-based nonprofit, parkrun offers free, weekly, timed 5K routes at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday, year-round. There […]

Members of the The Runge Strings Ensemble rehearse in the Music Hall at the University of West Florida.

UWF Department of Music presents Spring 2019 chamber music recitals

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on Feb. 6, Mar. 6 and Apr. 3 at noon at Old Christ Church, 405 South Adams St., in Historic Pensacola. Wednesday, Feb. 6: Noon  Members of the Chamber Music class will perform a wide variety of chamber music repertoire, featuring many different instruments and […]

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UWF Continuing Education provides discounted tuition to displaced students from Virginia College clinical medical assistant program

The University of West Florida’s Division of Continuing Education and Career Educational Services are teaming up to ease the financial burden on students who were in Virginia College’s certified clinical medical assistant program. Continuing Education is offering students a discounted tuition rate to complete the program. Special pricing is also available to complete externships, which […]