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Marine biology students offered adventure and hands-on learning across Florida through a partnership between UWF and the Florida Institute of Oceanography

The University of West Florida is joining four other universities and the Florida Institute of Oceanography in offering a five-week, summer field intensive marine biology course from May 13 to June 19. This field-intensive course is a collaboration among faculty members from UWF, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Florida and the […]

Apr. 16, 2015

UWF chemistry professor receives prestigious Cottrell College Science Award

Dr. Tanay Kersharwani, University of West Florida assistant professor in Chemistry, was one of 33 scientists to be presented the Cottrell College Science Award by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. This award covers a wide range of research in astronomy, chemistry and physics. Dr. Kesharwani was recognized for his project, Development of Environmentally Benign […]

Apr. 15, 2015

UWF and Gulf Islands National Seashore celebrate new partnership

Today, the University of West Florida celebrates a new partnership with Gulf Islands National Seashore to establish the Gulf Islands Research and Education Center. The GIREC will enhance and promote conservation, research and science education by directing research to high-priority resource management issues; promoting greater interaction between students, scientists and resource managers; and providing high-impact […]

Apr. 14, 2015

Combined Rotary of Pensacola and UWF College of Business to host 13th annual Business Ethics Awards luncheon

WHAT: The University of West Florida College of Business and Combined Rotary of Pensacola will host the 13th annual Ethics in Business Award luncheon on Monday, May 4 at 12 p.m. at New World Landing in Pensacola. One individual from small organizations with 49 or less employees and one individual from large organizations with 50 or more […]

Apr. 13, 2015

UWF and Gulf Islands National Seashore to host event celebrating new partnership

WHAT: The University of West Florida is partnering with Gulf Islands National Seashore to establish the Gulf Islands Research and Education Center. The GIREC will seek to engage scientists, students and the public in conservation, research and science education. UWF President Judith Bense will join Park Superintendent Dan Brown and Sherri Fields from the Washington DC […]

Apr. 09, 2015

UWF Center on Aging to host local CarFit event

The University of West Florida Center on Aging will host a local CarFit event, a program designed to help older drivers find a better “fit” with their cars, on Thursday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will highlight a proud CarFit milestone by welcoming the 50,000th driver at a CarFit event. “The Florida Panhandle is […]

Apr. 08, 2015

WeatherSTEM installs weather station at UWF John C. Pace Library

Yesterday, WeatherSTEM, a community centered weather network for schools, installed a weather unit on top of the University of West Florida John C. Pace Library. This unit serves as WeatherSTEM’s donation side for Escambia County and is available for use to all district schools to receive live data and classroom lessons. “The College of Science, […]

Apr. 07, 2015

UWF to host grand opening celebration for one-stop shop

WHAT: The University of West Florida Office of Enrollment Affairs will unveil Argo Central, a one-stop shop for students and parents, at a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Argo Central will offer access to information pertaining to Admissions, Financial Aid, Financial Services and the Registrar’s Offices through various services including […]

Apr. 01, 2015

Town of Century, CEDA first participants in UWF OEDE marketing matching-grant program

The University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement announces that the Town of Century and the Community Economic Development Association for Escambia County are the first participants in OEDE’s Northwest Florida Asset Valuation and Marketing Support Program. As participants in the program, the town and CEDA will work with UWF marketing professors […]

Mar. 31, 2015

UWF Trustees vote to extend President Bense contract

Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees voted to keep Dr. Judith Bense as the President of the University of West Florida until Dec. 31, 2016. The extended term, together with changes to the provisions of her contract relating to her return to faculty after Dec. 31, 2016, are set forth in an Addendum to […]

Mar. 25, 2015

Florida Public Archaeology Network associate director presented 2015 Senator Bob Williams Award

Dr. Della Scott-Ireton, Associate Director of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, received the 2015 Senator Bob Williams Award on March 11, 2015 at the annual Florida Heritage Awards ceremony in Tallahassee for her contribution to exceptional historic preservation in Florida. Dr. Scott-Ireton has worked in Florida for the past 20 years, encouraging communities to value […]

Mar. 24, 2015

UWF to host annual Take Back The Night event

The University of West Florida Wellness Services and UWF Peer Educators will host the 16th annual Take Back The Night event on Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the University Commons Auditorium. This year’s theme is “It’s On Us,” a national sexual assault awareness campaign. Take Back The Night serves as an international event to create safe […]

Mar. 23, 2015

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