Alyssa Cook, Miss U.S. International at the UWF Japan House

UWF Japan House helps prepare Miss US International for Miss International Competition in Japan

The University of West Florida’s Japan House recently became an important stop for Miss U.S. International and Pensacola-native Alysa Cook. Cook will be competing in Tokyo, Japan and representing the U.S. for the title Miss International. As part of her preparation, she was eager to immerse herself in Japanese culture and deepen her understanding of […]

All of Us Research Program

The All of Us Research Program invites campus and community to take part in the future of health research

The Wright Institute for Global and Population Health, housed in UWF’s Usha Kundu, MD College of Health, will sponsor the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit that raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program from Oct. 22-25.  The program aims to speed up health research and medical […]

UWF receives approval for $3.3 million Triumph grant for Water and Vessel Engineering, or WAVE, research program

The University of West Florida’s proposal for a new research program known as Water and Vessel Engineering sailed through the provisional approval, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering requested $3,315,600 to establish WAVE and partner with […]

Joshua Burrow, Amanda Eakin, Dr. Vitaly Brazhkin, Jennifer Small and Joshua Richardson

University of West Florida student team secures finalist spot in national supply chain case competition

A team of four undergraduate students from the University of West Florida earned the finalist position, placing fourth, at the second National Association of State Procurement Officials, or NASPO, Supply Chain Case Competition hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina on Oct. 4 and 5. The competition aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world […]

University of West Florida Big and Pensacola High School Little meet during the launch of Beyond School Walls at UWF

UWF takes high school students ‘Beyond School Walls’ with Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program

The University of West Florida welcomed 20 Pensacola High School juniors to its Pensacola campus on Oct. 9 for the launch of Beyond School Walls at UWF, a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida workplace mentoring program. The two-year program aims to equip students with the confidence and skills to thrive in post-secondary education, […]

UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded $750,000 NCAE-C Grant to Lead National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Task Force

The UWF Center for Cybersecurity was awarded a $750,000 grant from the National Security Agency National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program to lead the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Task Force. The task force will bring together the eight NCAE-C-funded workforce development programs, including CyberSkills2Work, an intensive cybersecurity education program led by UWF […]

Research by UWF professor uncovers how our brains stay ready

A University of West Florida Department of Mathematics and Statistics professor’s brain research was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. Dr. Shusen Pu’s study focused on the prefrontal cortex, a key area of the brain responsible for higher-order functions like decision-making and memory. The research, conducted in collaboration with Vanderbilt University and published […]

UWF Notice: Hurricane Helene

Sept. 27, 2024 Update Our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty and staff. Students: If you or your family live in an area impacted by Hurricane Helene and are unable to participate in class, please notify your instructors and make them aware of your situation. Faculty will work with you to develop […]

2024 State of the University

UWF to host 2024 State of the University Address

WHAT: Join UWF President Martha D. Saunders as she gives the 2024 State of the University Address. She will be sharing accomplishments from the past year and discussing the future of UWF. The address will be webcast live on WUWF.org. For ADA accommodations, please advise UWF at 850.474.2694, 850.857.6158 (TTY) or uwf.edu/ADAForEvents at least two […]

Three students walking on UWF Pensacola campus

UWF ranks top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings

For the third consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranks in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News and World Report, which released its 2025 Best College rankings on Sept. 20. “These national rankings reflect the high-quality programs, world class faculty and supportive staff we have at UWF,” said UWF […]

University of West Florida Historic Trust hosts unveiling event for the Barbara Goggins Train Pavilion.

UWF Historic Trust Unveils Train Pavilion  

The University of West Florida Historic Trust received a $110,000 gift from the McMillan family and $400,000 from the late Barbara Goggins estate in efforts to enhance the train exhibition and improve the outdoor space around the Museum of Industry. The new train canopy area includes a locomotive and flat car formerly owned by the […]

Dean David Bellar, Provost Dr. Jaromy Kuhl, Mona Wright, Stephen Wright, President Martha D. Saunders, Dr. Mark Diana, and Vice President Howard J. Reddy at donor event

UWF alumni, community advocates Stephen and Mona Wright gift $500,000 to establish new institute

Alumni Stephen ‘81 and Mona ‘79 Wright, community advocates and co-founders of the nonprofit Coastal Connection, are investing $500,000 in the University of West Florida to create the Wright Family Institute for Global and Population Health housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. “The establishment of the Wright Family Institute for Global and […]