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UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded $2M grant to expand Florida cybersecurity training program

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $2 million grant to expand the UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program, a statewide initiative that provides free cybersecurity education for eligible Florida government personnel. The program is funded by the Florida Legislature through the Cyber Florida: FirstLine initiative. “This program will equip Florida’s […]

Sep. 10, 2025
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UWF awarded $7.5M Office of Naval Research grant to advance research in decision making

The University of West Florida has been awarded a five-year, $7,488,652 grant from the Office of Naval Research to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at advancing understanding of human judgment and decision making, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract. The project, titled “Adaptive Taxonomic Modeling of Variability in Judgement and Decision Making,” […]

Sep. 09, 2025
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Six UWF STEM programs receive prestigious ABET reaccreditation 

Six University of West Florida STEM programs have earned reaccreditation from the Computing and Engineering Accreditation Commissions of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The undergraduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, cybersecurity and information technology are accredited […]

Sep. 08, 2025
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UWF welcomes National Merit Finalists and top scholarship recipients

The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, bringing the recipients of this scholarship to 18 students since 2017. John David McCrory and Collin McDonald are among the approximately 16,000 students across the country who met the requirements for Finalist standing out of an estimated 1.3 million participating high school […]

Sep. 04, 2025
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UWF announces 2025-26 Gulf Coast Culture Series: Pensacola Noir

The University of West Florida’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is proud to announce this year’s Gulf Coast Culture Series theme: Pensacola Noir. The Gulf Coast Culture Series is an evolution of the longstanding Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series. Launched in 2024, GCC expands beyond lectures to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of […]

Sep. 03, 2025
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UWF student selected for Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency paid internship

Phoenix Farnham, a graduate student in the University of West Florida’s Department of Anthropology, was selected for a paid internship with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, a highly competitive program focused on forensic anthropology. Farnham was one of only six students nationwide chosen for this prestigious opportunity out of a pool of 135 applicants. The […]

Sep. 02, 2025
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Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Hsiang Tu as part of the Kamerman Piano Series

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Kamerman Piano Series at UWF featuring guest performer Hsiang Tu. The performance will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. The […]

Sep. 02, 2025
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The Art Gallery at UWF presents “Beyond… The Residency”

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Beyond… The Residency.” A product of UWF Art and Design Professor Jim Jipson’s Beyond Ideas and Concepts course, the show explores the artistic process from inception to creation. “Beyond… The Residency” will run Sept. 4 – 18 with a closing reception on Sept. 18 from […]

Aug. 28, 2025
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UWF receives $32.5 million Triumph grant to advance cybersecurity and computational research

The University of West Florida is positioned to further its robust research presence in Northwest Florida following the approval of a $32,515,120 grant proposal, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. The investment will accelerate the growth of UWF’s Institute for Analytics and Industry Advancement, or […]

Aug. 27, 2025
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UWF awarded $100K grant from AFRL/RW University Day program

Dr. Kristen “Brent” Venable, professor and director of the intelligent systems and robotics doctoral program at the University of West Florida, has received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW) through the University Day program. The one-year award will advance cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, while also providing valuable […]

Aug. 25, 2025
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UWF begins presidential search, announces search committee

Today, the University of West Florida launched a comprehensive national search for the University’s seventh president and announced the selection of individuals who will serve on the 15-member committee to guide the process. The committee will be responsible for collecting input from stakeholders, developing the presidential profile and position criteria, and recruiting and assessing candidates. […]

Aug. 22, 2025
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UWF’s Dr. Sikha Bagui and Dr. Matthew Crow recognized by ScholarGPS as Top Scholars

Dr. Sikha Bagui and Dr. Matthew Crow have both earned global recognition with a ranking by ScholarGPS. The academic ranking platform named both Bagui and Crow Top Scholars, placing them in the top 0.5% worldwide in their respective fields. Scholars are recognized for their exceptional scholarly performance and significant influence in their respective fields, as […]

Aug. 20, 2025

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