University of West Florida offers students a chance to travel back in history with new summer course

This summer, graduate and undergraduate students at the University of West Florida will have the opportunity to embark on a journey through time in the Department of History’s newest intensive summer reading and travel course, Securing the American South: The Creek War and War of 1812. The innovative course will expand the learning process by […]

UWF and Florida Blue celebrate partnership, announce $100,000 gift

The University of West Florida and Florida Blue hosted an event today in celebration of their long-time partnership, and announced a $100,000 gift to support UWF’s health-related programs. The celebration highlighted Florida Blue’s impact on the education of Northwest Florida’s health care professionals through its continued support of UWF programs. Darnell Smith, North Florida Market […]

UWF Downtown Lecture Series to present John Markowitz

The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences will host the UWF program director of art, John Markowitz, as guest speaker for the upcoming UWF Downtown: A Lecture Series Honoring the Arts and Humanities event. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson Street, […]

UWF to host 14th annual Festival on the Green

The 14th annual Festival on the Green will return on April 4 and 5 at the University of West Florida. The free event draws crowds of more than 20,000 people of all ages, as they celebrate Pensacola’s rich history and diverse culture. The Festival features more than 20 different venues, including a Motorcycle Enthusiast Show; a […]

UWF Expands Partnership with Gulf Coast State College

The University of West Florida and Gulf Coast State College are proud to announce the expansion of the current GCSC2UWF Program with a new articulation agreement. Through this partnership, students have the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management from UWF at Gulf Coast State College. This collaborative effort […]

UWF BFA student awarded $1,000 scholarship

Jane Hatcher, junior Bachelor of Fine Arts student at the University of West Florida, was recently awarded the third annual Visual Arts Scholarship by Blue Morning Gallery, totaling $1,000. “The privilege to be recognized for my artistic endeavors blows me away,” Hatcher said. “Receiving the Blue Morning Gallery scholarship will assist me in reaching my […]

Students and guests invited to Explore UWF! on March 29

The University of West Florida invites students and guests to Explore UWF! on Saturday, March 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore UWF! is an open house designed for students to explore the campus and learn more about becoming an official UWF Argonaut. The event will take place in the UWF Conference Center at the UWF main campus. […]

UWF theatre students to perform in Ireland this summer

This summer, the emerald coast will meet the emerald isle as ten theatre students from the University of West Florida travel to Ireland to participate in the Carlow Arts Festival and collaborate with Carlow Little Theatre as part of the University’s program, “The Irish Experience.” From May 28 through June 22, the students will present […]

UWF Rite of Passage Series to feature Professor Sikha Bagui

Dr. Sikha Bagui, professor and chair of computer science at the University of West Florida, will present the upcoming Rite of Passage lecture titled, “The Transformation of Data,” on Friday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Argonaut Athletic Club at UWF. The UWF Rite of Passage Lecture Series is a distinguished lecture series celebrating UWF […]

Best-selling author of ‘The Monuments Men’ to speak at UWF

The University of West Florida College of Arts and Sciences will host Robert Edsel, No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of the book, “The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History,” on Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Music Hall. Edsel, a former […]

UWF Faculty Catalyst Initiative awards $30,000 for faculty research and creative activities

The University of West Florida’s newly established Faculty Catalyst Initiative, recently awarded $30,000 to highly productive faculty in the area of research and creative activities. The UWF Faculty Catalyst Initiative is a Pace Academic Development Award funded project that supports scholarly and creative projects and activities of successful UWF faculty. Of the 13 applications received […]

UWF history professor to lead European tour

University of West Florida History Professor Daniel E. Miller will lead a tour of several key World War II locations through three European countries from May 8-23, 2014. This opportunity is open to the general public, as well as UWF students. The trip will include tours of Paris, Normandy Beaches, and Amiens in France; Aachen, […]