The University of West Florida’s Transfer Task Force, a student organization formed just last year, is making a major impact through a wholesome service initiative: raising service dogs for Canine Companions. Transfer Task Force students often describe their role as helping prepare the puppies to “transfer,” much like they transferred to UWF. Created to strengthen […]
The University of West Florida has announced Roman Jackson as the University’s new chief of police, following the retirement of Marc Cossich. Jackson joins UWF with more than 20 years of leadership experience across all major areas of public safety operations including patrol operations, criminal investigations and strategic planning. “Chief Jackson brings a proven record […]
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees selected Manny Diaz Jr. to serve as the University’s seventh president during a special board meeting today. Diaz, UWF’s interim president since July, was announced as the sole finalist on Nov. 22, 2025, following a comprehensive national search. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida […]
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees has approved the creation of the Academy of American Civic Republicanism, a new initiative aimed at enhancing civic knowledge and engagement through education on American history, government and principles foundational to the American republic. Funded by a $1,555,318 three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the […]
On Dec. 20, the Pensacola Children’s Museum will reopen to the public with a new exhibit entitled “Our Town: A Space for All,” featuring various historic businesses and sites inspired by Pensacola landmarks. The museum is also debuting a new, publicly accessible sensory space, entitled “Calming Seas Sensory Space,” which is the first of its […]
A total of 3,873 undergraduate students enrolled during the Fall 2025 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Fall 2025 President’s List features 1,742 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Fall 2025 Dean’s List […]
Researchers at the University of West Florida have introduced a new benchmark dataset and evaluation of artificial intelligence methods that could greatly improve how wildfire damage is mapped and monitored at scale. The study, led by Valeria Martin, a Ph.D. student in the intelligent systems and robotics program, introduces CalFireSeg-50, a dataset built from satellite […]
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded the 2025 Academia Innovator of the Year Award by EC-Council. UWF is the sole recipient of this honor in North America, recognizing the University’s leadership and innovation in cybersecurity education. “This award affirms UWF’s position as a leader in cybersecurity education and training,” said […]
The University of West Florida has received reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees, as well as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. This accreditation is good through 2035. “We are dedicated to ensuring that a UWF […]
The University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist, marking a historic milestone for the institution. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest and most prestigious international fellowship, and this achievement coincides with the launch of the John W. Merting Family Office of National Fellowships. Established through a $500,000 gift from the Merting […]
The University of West Florida’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership will host the 12th annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 12, 2026. The conference will be offered both in person at the UWF Conference Center on the University’s Pensacola campus and virtually. “The AWKO Center For Leadership is excited to present […]
The University of West Florida Department of Mathematics and Statistics recently hosted Florida Math Days, a monthlong series designed to strengthen mathematical culture on campus and engage students of all majors in analytical problem-solving. Supported by a High-Impact Practices grant, the department partnered with the UWF Math Association to offer three two-hour problem-solving sessions leading […]
