“Our talented faculty and staff make the University of West Florida a transformative place for students, colleagues and the community,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “This recognition affirms their contributions and commitment to UWF.” Conducted annually, the Great Colleges to Work For survey collects data and highlights colleges that receive top ratings from their […]
“Achieving ABET accreditation for the UWF Bachelor’s in Information Technology demonstrates our core value of innovation and commitment to continuously improving our degree programs,” said Dr. Dallas Snider, professor, UWF vice provost and the former chair of the department who oversaw all of the changes and processes that led up to the accreditation. “Our graduates […]
“We will be out in the community and our region working to raise awareness, increase breast cancer screenings and promote early entry into treatment,” said Dr. Justice Mbizo, principal investigator and professor in UWF’s Department of Public Health in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. “We look forward to advancing the health and well-being […]
The National Merit Finalists earn UWF’s top scholarship with a total value of more than $50,000, including full tuition, room and board, a $800-per-semester book stipend, and a research or study abroad experience. “We are proud to be a first-choice institution for top scholars and support them as they achieve their goals,” said UWF President […]
“One of the benefits of our archaeology program is that our students acquire practical experience by engaging in survey, excavation, and field recording during the summer,” Bratten said. “This is complemented by subsequent classes in the fall and spring, where they have the opportunity to enroll in artifact conservation and analysis courses. These comprehensive experiences […]
“This partnership is unique to UWF as it allows students to collaborate across multiple disciplines and colleges in a joint venture,” said Dr. David Bellar, dean of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. “Led by Dustin’s entrepreneurial expertise, these students will develop a real product for public consumers and gain valuable experience.” HeirStory will […]
“My study abroad allowed me to do things I wouldn’t be able to experience anywhere else,” Stewart said. “I was given the opportunity to look a Galapagos tortoise in the eye, swim alongside sea lion pups, dance with locals at the Inti Raymi (which made my anthropology heart very happy), and make many friends along […]
“Employers value certification as a signal of someone’s readiness for a job,” said Guy Garrett, associate director of technology and training at the UWF Center for Cybersecurity. “CompTIA Certification validates the work our students do in our courses and makes them more attractive to employers.” Organizations and individuals were awarded for their work building a […]
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 TIME: 10 a.m. WHERE: UWF Pensacola CampusBuilding 1011000 University ParkwayPensacola, FL 32514 MEDIA CONTACTS:Allison Morgan and Brittany SherwoodUniversity of West Floridanews@uwf.eduC: 727.946.1966C: 850.503.6510
The White House Office of the National Cyber Director, along with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, convened industry, government and higher education leaders and issued a readout following the event. Workshop attendees shared best practices, challenges and resources to support veterans and military spouses in cybersecurity careers. Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, […]
The Florida Defense Support Task Force awarded the University of West Florida $320,210 to develop a pilot program that helps students prepare security clearance applications and understand the process of applying for a security clearance. The program will also facilitate internships with Florida-based defense companies that require security clearances. “This workforce and economic development project […]
The University of West Florida STEM Scholars Program, in the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, has been named a recipient of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the […]
