The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1,555,318 grant to the University of West Florida to expand the UWF Summer Institute for Civics Educators into the Academy of American Civic Republicanism. The new Academy will provide year-round opportunities to strengthen civic education for K-12 teachers, UWF students and the Northwest Florida community. “One […]
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “This Moment Together: A Faculty Show for John Markowitz.” Honoring the legacy of the late UWF art and design lecturer John Markowitz, the show features faculty works that speak to his influence on their artistic journeys. “This Moment Together: A Faculty Show for John Markowitz” […]
The University of West Florida’s Haas Center has been awarded a $400,000 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity, or EPIIC, grant from the National Science Foundation. The three-year grant will support the creation of a new Office of Industrial Innovation, which will serve as a front door to connect UWF faculty experts with regional industry […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers, the UWF Concert Choir with special guest Navarre High School Choir in their “Collaborations” concert. The performance will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing […]
The University of West Florida has been awarded two grants totaling nearly $90,000 to advance energy storage research and strengthen workforce development in Northwest Florida. Dr. Jacob Tracy, assistant professor in the UWF Department of Chemistry, received a $69,600 grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry and a $20,000 grant from the NextEra […]
The University of West Florida has named Cass Boatwright assistant vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 22. This role will further support the University’s continued growth and ensure a safe, efficient and resilient campus. “Cass has been a dedicated and valued member of the UWF community,” said Betsy Bowers, vice president for the […]
The University of West Florida earned its highest position to date in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best College rankings, placing No. 6 among Top Public Schools – Regional South. This marks the University’s fourth consecutive year in the top 10 public institutions in the region. “We are proud to see UWF recognized […]
The University of West Florida celebrated the lifetime giving of Warren Averett at a special ceremony in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. The regional accounting and advisory firm’s philanthropic relationship with UWF began when Mort O’Sullivan’s accounting firm made its first gift to the accounting and finance department in 1986, and since then, […]
The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias.” Performances will be held Oct. 10-12 and Oct. 17-19 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the […]
The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church continues its 20th season this fall. The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Series on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. Under the direction […]
UWF student Lousindy Mitton has been selected as a U.S. Department of War DoD Cyber Service Academy Scholar. This scholarship award carries a total value of up to $379,610 that will pay for Mitton’s annual tuition, cost of books and stipend of $34,000 until the completion of her Ph.D. degree in intelligent systems and robotics […]
The University of West Florida has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 15,000 students enrolled for the first time in the University’s 58-year history. To date, enrollment has reached 15,601 for the Fall 2025 semester, marking a 5% increase over last year and exceeding the University’s goal of 15,200 students by 3%. “Surpassing 15,000 students is […]
