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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 […]

Oct. 03, 2024

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 […]

Oct. 01, 2024

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

UWF Historic Trust Unveils Train Pavilion

“We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for their support in making the restoration of our historic train a reality,” said Rob Overton, executive director of UWF Historic Trust. “Their contributions have not only preserved a piece of our community’s history but have also enriched our museum site with a new and engaging interactive […]

Sep. 23, 2024

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

“The establishment of the Wright Family Institute for Global and Population Health paves the way for UWF to make tangible changes in the community health space while adding valuable opportunities for our students to gain real-world experience in public health with leading national organizations like the National Institutes of Health, with whom we are proud […]

Sep. 23, 2024

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UWF named ‘Great College to Work For’ for 12th year

“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 […]

Sep. 20, 2024

UWF student smiling at UWF Center for Cybersecurity

UWF’s information technology program earns prestigious ABET accreditation

“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 […]

Sep. 17, 2024

UWF awarded $895,905.60 for innovative research and to improve access to early breast cancer screenings

“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 […]

Sep. 10, 2024

President Martha Saunders stands with several of UWF's Top Scholars in UWF Building 10

UWF welcomes its newest National Merit Finalists and top scholarship recipients to campus

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 […]

Sep. 09, 2024

Divers documenting findings underwater at the Emanuel Point III shipwreck.

UWF students explore the Luna settlement and the Emanuel Point III shipwreck

“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 […]

Aug. 23, 2024

Man with child holding a tablet on a couch.

UWF collaborates with world-renowned journalist to launch HeirStory

“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 […]

Aug. 19, 2024

UWF students immerse into the culture and history of Galapagos Islands during study abroad

“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 […]

Aug. 13, 2024

Guy Garrett is presented with a CompTIA award, alongside the presenter, both holding the award together.

UWF Center for Cybersecurity earns prestigious CompTIA award

“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 […]

Aug. 12, 2024

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