University of West Florida launches public piano project

In partnership with the City of Pensacola, the University of West Florida is leading an initiative to promote music appreciation throughout Pensacola by installing pianos in various locations for public use. Dr. Hedi Salanki-Rubardt, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Piano Program and Chamber Music at UWF, created the project to enhance Pensacola’s cultural climate […]

UWF President embarks on submarine as part of Navy Nuclear Educator Orientation

University of West Florida President Judy Bense recently joined a group of 10 educators from higher education institutions across the U.S. for a U.S. Navy Nuclear Educator Orientation Visit hosted by the Navy Recruiting Command in San Diego. During the two-day trip, Bense toured three commands: the USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer; the […]

UWF announces recruitment referral program

The University of West Florida recently developed the Future Argonaut Referral (FAR) Program in an effort to further involve faculty, staff, current students, alumni, and friends of the University as part of the undergraduate recruitment process. Prospective students referred through the program will receive admissions materials appropriate for their high school graduation year, and for […]

UWF Historic Trust unveils new brand

The University of West Florida Historic Trust unveiled its new brand Friday at a private event celebrating the grand re-opening of the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. “The new brand is a perfect representation of all that UWF Historic Trust stands for,” said Jerry L. Maygarden, chair of the UWF Historic Trust Board of Directors. “It […]

UWF President honored with FSU alumni award

University of West Florida President Judy Bense has been recognized by Florida State University as a “Grad Made Good,” the highest award given to alumni by the Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa and the FSU Alumni Association. She was recently presented with the award during the annual FSU Alumni Breakfast. Each year, the FSU Circle […]

UWF signs first international licensing agreement for faculty researcher invention

The University of West Florida has signed its first international licensing agreement for faculty researcher Joseph Moss’ invention. This invention, called a spin concentrator, aids in detecting harmful, disease-producing organisms in water through a filter device and method of sampling. The spin concentrator includes interchangeable filters, which detects targeted species, making it stand out from […]

UWF Emerald Coast students serve Thanksgiving meal for Children in Crisis

University of West Florida hospitality students on the Emerald Coast gave back to the community by serving Thanksgiving dinner to children and their caregivers at the Children in Crisisfacility in Fort Walton Beach yesterday, Nov. 18. As part of a course project, the students chose to organize, prepare and serve a Thanksgiving dinner for Children in Crisis. […]

UWF students selected to participate in immersive study abroad experience in Japan

The University of West Florida College of Professional Studies Emerge Program recently selected 15 students to participate in a college-wide, interdisciplinary study abroad opportunity in Japan in May 2014. The Japan Study Abroad Program is hosted in collaboration with the Jikei Group of Colleges and led by Paula Rappe, assistant professor of social work, and […]

UWF online students can access robots remotely through Robo Explore Lab

University of West Florida students enrolled in the Networking and Telecommunications online course can now conduct experiments with robots remotely through the Robo Explore Lab, a new initiative launched this summer as part of the College of Professional Studies Emerge Program. The purpose of the lab is to engage online students in high impact practices […]

UWF Downtown Lecture Series to present Dr. Carol Tavris

The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences will host author and social psychologist, Dr. Carol Tavris, as guest speaker for the next UWF Downtown: A Lecture Series Honoring the Arts and Humanities event. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Pensacola Little Theatre, located at 400 S. Jefferson St. in Pensacola. Refreshments […]

UWF named 2014 Best for Vets college by Military Times

The University of West Florida was recently ranked No. 22 out of the Top 86 Four-Year Colleges in the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2014” list by Military Times. The list is developed using a 150-question analysis of each school’s complete offerings for veterans. It serves as a tool for service men and women to determine […]

UWF celebrates the world during International Education Week

The University of West Florida Office of Diversity and International Education and Programs will host “UWF Celebrates the World” on Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UWF Commons Auditorium. This event coincides with the Department of State and Department of Education’s International Education Week and will feature cultural exhibits, a parade of nations’ […]