UWF hosts third annual Northwest Regional Science Olympiad

On Saturday, February 8, the University of West Florida hosted nearly 300 students from Northwest Florida’s public and private schools in the Florida Panhandle at the third annual Northwest Regional Florida Science Olympiad. The event was held at the UWF School of Science and Engineering. Florida Science Olympiad is an official state chapter of Science […]

UWF to host lecture highlighting community support of military veterans

The University of West Florida chapter of Student Veterans of America will host “Overcoming Adversity” on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. The event will highlight the achievements of the Carl Brashear Foundation, Volunteers of America, Student Veterans of America and the UWF Military Veterans Resource Center for their continued […]

Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF partners with Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office

Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in Santa Rosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial […]

UWF HOSA team excels at 2014 regional competition

The UWF Health Occupational Students of America team recently took home the Regional Outstanding HOSA Chapter Award at the 2014 Regional Conference. Individual competitors on the UWF HOSA team also received the following awards: Camille Wood, first place in Biotechnology Jaleese Cope, first place in Physical Therapy Cindy Beecher, first place in Pharmacology Pristine Kirkconnell, […]

Senior Economist to address UWF students and the community regarding monetary policy and employment markets

The University of West Florida College of Business Leadership Speaker Series will host a lecture, titled, “Monetary Policy and Employment Markets,” featuring guest speaker Dr. Tom Cunningham, regional executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on, Monday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the UWF Conference Center. The lecture will feature a relaxed, interactive open discussion […]

UWF Downtown Lecture Series to present Dr. Amy Mitchell Cook

The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences will host the chair and associate professor of the Department of History, Dr. Amy Mitchell-Cook, as guest speaker for the upcoming UWF Downtown: A Lecture Series Honoring the Arts and Humanities event. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at Heritage Hall […]

UWF Rite of Passage Series to feature Dr. Laura Dees

Dr. Laura Dees, professor of education at the University of West Florida, will present the upcoming Rite of Passage lecture, “A Professor’s Legacy,” on Friday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Argonaut Athletic Club at UWF. The UWF Rite of Passage Lecture Series is a distinguished lecture series celebrating UWF faculty who were recently promoted to […]

Pensacola Pledge Scholars Program continues to provide access to higher education for Pensacola residents

Yesterday, Quint and Rishy Studer hosted a reception for the Pensacola Pledge Scholars from the University of West Florida and Pensacola State College. The reception provided the scholars the opportunity to network with community leaders who are dedicated to education and transforming the lives of students. “Rishy and I are so pleased to have wonderful […]

Incoming UWF students to compete in inaugural scholarship competition

The University of West Florida will host the inaugural President’s Scholarship Competition this Friday, Jan. 24 at the University of West Florida. At this one-day competition, select students will compete for the University’s most prestigious scholarships, including seven $50,000 Pace Presidential scholarships and seven Pace Honors scholarships as well as additional awards ranging from $12,000 to $20,000. Several incoming freshman students were […]

UWF College of Business to host Women in Leadership: Designing Your Future

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Women in Leadership: Designing Your Future on Friday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center on the main Pensacola campus. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. The conference will feature thought-provoking session presentations and panel discussions from recognized thought-leaders. Attendees will gain knowledge about […]

UWF to host guest speaker Lt. General Russel Honore in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The University of West Florida will host retired Lt. General Russel L. Honoré on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. He will discuss “The Price of Leadership” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Honoré, best known for his heroic efforts to restore order in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, is currently […]

UWF faculty member contributes to notable research on sharks

A University of West Florida mathematics and statistics professor recently contributed to a study proving that sharks can comprehend body orientation and therefore know if humans are facing them or not before attacking. Dr. Raid Amin collaborated with Dr. Erich Ritter, a shark-human interaction specialist with the Shark Research Institute, to study the behavior of […]