The University of West Florida landed in the top three among all 12 Florida State University System institutions and top three in four metrics in the Florida Board of Governors’ 2024-25 performance-based funding model, earning some of its highest marks in University history. The results, announced at a Board of Governors’ meeting today, showed UWF […]
The Council on Undergraduate Research has named University of West Florida Department of Mathematics and Statistics professor Dr. Shusen Pu the 2025 Mathematical and Computing Sciences Early Career Faculty Mentor Award recipient. The national honor recognizes his work mentoring undergraduates at UWF; it’s the first time a UWF faculty member has earned this distinction. “I […]
The University of West Florida’s School of Education recently received accreditation for their educator preparation programs by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, or CAEP. The accreditation is valid through Spring 2030. “The CAEP Accreditation is a testament to the remarkable efforts of our students, faculty, staff and district partners,” said Dr. Denise […]
Dr. Hossain Shahriar, associate director and professor for the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity, and his graduate students have developed a platform that evaluates how well thousands of mobile applications are securing users’ personal information. “Many times now, before a doctor’s appointment, you will be told to go fill out your information on […]
Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Manny Diaz Jr. as interim president, pending the Florida Board of Governors’ approval. Diaz, who currently serves as commissioner of the Florida Department of Education, will begin his new role on July 14, 2025, following the resignation of Dr. Martha Saunders. “The […]
Dr. John Bratten, a University of West Florida professor of anthropology, has received national attention for a recently published article, titled “Exploring the Arrival of Domestic Cats in the Americas,” that suggests the earliest cats may have been treated as pets. The article, published in “American Antiquity,” a peer-reviewed quarterly journal published on behalf of […]
The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health awarded community members for their achievements at its inaugural Community and Alumni Awards during the college’s 10-year anniversary celebration, held on May 20 at the Pensacola Museum of Art. The College also announced a $25,000 gift from family and friends of UKCOH’s founding dean, Dr. Ermalynn Kiehl. The […]
A new program at the University of West Florida is giving local fifth grade students the opportunity to come onto UWF’s campus for immersive, hands-on science exploration. UWF Explore Trips is part of the UWF Living Lab Initiative, which encourages greater academic and research engagement with UWF campus natural areas, facilitating outdoor class sessions and […]
The University of West Florida welcomes David Bryant as the new chief audit executive, effective May 12, 2025. In this position, Bryant will conduct and supervise integrated audits and investigations for the University, as well as provide advice on internal control, process improvement and compliance. Bryant will replace Cindy Talbert, who is retiring from UWF […]
After nearly a decade of transformative leadership, University of West Florida President Dr. Martha D. Saunders announced she is leaving her post, marking the end of a chapter defined by growth, innovation and unwavering commitment to student success. “When I returned to the University of West Florida as president, it felt like coming home,” Saunders […]
Two students from the University of West Florida’s Department of Movement Sciences and Health have earned prestigious national recognition from the American Kinesiology Association, or AKA, highlighting their academic excellence and commitment to advancing the field of kinesiology. Ahnalie Layman received the Undergraduate Scholar Award and Rick Vigo earned the Masters Scholar Award for UWF, […]
The University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola named Martha D. Saunders and Kevin Green as the 2025 recipients of the annual Ethics in Business Award during the 23rd Combined Rotary Luncheon at the Pensacola Yacht Club. The Ethics in Business Award recognizes individuals who […]
