The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music proudly announces its Symphonic and Concert Bands’ first concert of the 2026-27 season, titled “Forms.” Under the direction of Dr. Sean Kelley, the concert will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, 75 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf […]
Northwest Florida has long been defined by its connection to the water. Home to Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Port of Pensacola and a growing network of marine manufacturers, defense contractors and emerging technology companies, the region is becoming an increasingly important center for maritime innovation. As Northwest Florida’s maritime industry continues to grow, the […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present acclaimed flutist Cheryl M. Star as the featured artist for the opening concert of this year’s Music Hall Artist Series. The performance will take place on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine […]
Amanda Dexter, director of respiratory therapy and assistant professor of clinical practice at UWF, has been named a 2026 Distinguished CHEST Educator. This honor recognizes national excellence, leadership and sustained contributions to clinical education, placing Dexter among the top 3% of CHEST faculty worldwide. “We are incredibly proud to have someone of Amanda Dexter’s caliber […]
University of West Florida Assistant Professor of electrical and computer engineering Dr. Minh Quang Ta has been awarded a $196,215 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop robotic technologies for manipulating biological cells and other microscopic objects with greater precision and dexterity. “The grant will strengthen robotics research at UWF and will enhance collaboration […]
The University of West Florida’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Dr. Peter Cavnar, has received a Support for Undergraduate Research Excellence, or SuRE, grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Over a four-year period, the $543,756 award will support research investigating how dopamine and dopamine receptors […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Series at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Old Christ Church in downtown Pensacola. The performance marks the 21st season opener for the UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church. Under the direction of Dr. Hedi Salanki, […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Runge Strings in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82 on the UWF Pensacola campus. The program includes Vivaldi’s “Spring” from “The Four Seasons,” featuring […]
Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola, professor and director of music theory and jazz studies at the University of West Florida, composed a musical composition that is set to be released to international audiences Oct. 16, 2026. Entitled, “ARTEMIS,” for french horn and piano, it was recorded by Czech musician Radek Baborák at Studio Martinek in Prague, […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers in their annual “Collaborations” concert. This year’s concert will feature two guest choirs from Troy University. The performance will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and […]
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News and World report, which released its 2027 Best College Rankings today. UWF also placed No. 4 in a newly established category, Best Value Schools for In-State Students – Regional Universities South. “At […]
The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, bringing the recipients of this scholarship to 20 students since 2017. James Donald “Jack” Treick and Micaiah Henry 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 […]
