The University of West Florida is calling for presentations for the 2014 MEN’s Conference that are a good fit for this year’s theme, “Honoring our Fathers, Sons, Brothers and Ourselves.” Proposals for panels and presentations should be submitted by July 28. Panels will consist of 3-5 people, including a moderator, and will present views on […]
The University of West Florida College of Professional Studies recently honored distinguished alumni and community partners at its 5th Annual Showcase, held at the UWF Conference Center. The event recognizes the College’s alumni who are doing great work in their fields; community partners who work closely with faculty and students to provide rich learning experiences, […]
The recently added geographic information science specialization under the University of West Florida’s Master of Science in Administration program has gained Professional Science Master’s affiliation. The new specialization will be offered completely online starting in Fall 2014. UWF faculty and an advisory committee comprised of GIS professionals designed the new specialization to address the need […]
Students in the Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management program at the University of West Florida Emerald Coast recently went beyond the classroom to gain real-world experience developing business plans for local entrepreneurs and front desk procedure manuals for area hotels. Instructor Marcia Dove developed the projects for two of her upper-level courses, Financial Decision-Making and […]
A team of two engineering students at the University of West Florida placed second out of 20 competing teams in the NASA Hybrid Rocket Competition held April 12 in Bunnell, Fla. This was the first time a team from UWF has participated in the competition, which is sponsored by the NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium, […]
The Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola and the University of West Florida College of Business, named the 2014 recipients of the Ethics in Business Award today during a luncheon at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. Ted Kirchharr was given the award for the large business sector (50 or more employees), while Andrea Krieger was […]
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host guest speaker A.G. Gollan, of Israel’s Security Services, on Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. Gollan will present on “Terrorism and Cybersecurity: Implications for Private and Public Institutions.” Gollan has spent more than 12 years in Israel’s […]
Below is a final update regarding the severe weather that affected University of West Florida students, faculty and staff. Revised Exam Schedule Please review the Revised Wednesday Final Exam Schedule located here. The University has live Final Exam Chat support services available today until 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding your final exams, please […]
Five senior chemistry students at the University of West Florida were recently awarded significant stipends and fellowships to continue their education at top chemistry Ph.D. programs across the country. Jacob Stepherson was awarded a Board of Regents Fellowship, totaling $30,000 per year for up to four years, to attend Louisiana State University’s Ph.D. chemistry program. […]
The University of West Florida hosted a reception today to welcome the first class of seven students who were recently admitted into the University of South Florida/UWF Doctor of Physical Therapy Partnership Program. The USF/UWF DPT Program expands access to UWF students interested in pursuing a DPT, while meeting a state-identified need for more physical […]
This week, the University of West Florida is hosting a Chinese delegation in celebration of the opening of the UWF Confucius Institute. The guests include representatives from the Chinese Consulate General in Houston, Northwest Normal University in China and the directors of the Confucius Institutes at the University of South Florida and Miami Dade College. […]
The University of West Florida College of Professional Studies recognized the eight students who will be the first to graduate as “Emerge Scholars” today during a faculty forum. “The Emerge Program offers students in the College of Professional Studies opportunities to extend their education beyond the walls of the classroom and to apply their knowledge […]
