The University of West Florida has been awarded a five-year, $555,000 National Institutes of Health R25 Research Education Grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to establish the NeuroNauts Scholars Program. The program will provide cohorts of eight local high school juniors and seniors with an intensive eight-week summer research experience spanning […]
The University of West Florida Askew Lecture Series returns to the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola on Thursday, April 9, with a timely discussion on “East Asia, the United States, and the Future of Democracy.” This year’s event features Dr. Erik Mobrand, professor at the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University […]
The University of West Florida is celebrating 20 years of its Explore Camps, K-12 summer programs that provide an opportunity for youth to explore their creativity, challenge their minds and build new friendships. Registration for 2026 summer camps begins March 4. Offering quality summer programs to the University and surrounding community since 2006, Explore Camps […]
The University of West Florida Center for Behavior Analysis has launched a new hands-on learning opportunity for graduate students through a new internship partnership with Escambia Westgate School, a local public school serving pre-K through high school students up to age 22 with varying exceptionalities. In addition to vocational classrooms, Westgate is also home to […]
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “TAGGED.” Serving as an opportunity for a broader group of students to exhibit artwork in a professional environment, “TAGGED” is an annual juried exhibition open for submission to all UWF students. “TAGGED” will run from March 5-12, with an opening ceremony and awards presentation on […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Symphonic Band featuring pianist Susan Chou in their “Orchestral Fantasy” concert. The performance will be held on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. Under […]
University of West Florida’s Dr. Giang-Nguyen Nguyen, professor in the UWF School of Education, was named the recipient of the Duaine C. Lang Distinguished Mentoring Award presented by the Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education. The national award recognizes Nguyen’s extraordinary commitment to mentorship within the Association of Teacher Educators. “Throughout my journey in education, I […]
The University of West Florida Police Department has achieved reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation through 2029. Accreditation increases the department’s ability to prevent and control crime through effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services. “As an agency, we understand the importance of accreditation,” said UWF Police Chief Roman Jackson. “We […]
The University of West Florida is proud to announce the official expansion of its nationally recognized Center for Cybersecurity to the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, signifying the center’s expanded mission to become a global leader in advancing secure, responsible and trustworthy digital and intelligent systems. “By integrating artificial intelligence research and training into […]
A joint University of West Florida and Institute for Human & Machine Cognition team has received a $775,360 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program grant from the Office of Naval Research to expand its capabilities in multi-robot autonomy and human-machine teaming. The funding will support the acquisition of advanced humanoid and ground robotic platforms, high-performance onboard […]
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Pensacola Museum of History opened a new exhibit entitled “Dressing History: Fabric of War,” located in the Textile Gallery on the second floor of the museum. Through the examination of uniforms and functional textiles, the exhibit focuses on fabric as a central component of military innovation, while also revealing how […]
The University of West Florida reached a historic milestone on Feb. 11, 2026, officially breaking ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium, a multi-use football and events facility that represents UWF’s growth and a significant investment in the community. University leaders, student-athletes, donors, community partners and elected officials gathered on campus to celebrate the start of […]
