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 […]
The University of West Florida is hosting its Fall 2013 Commencement today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 963 students will receive bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees. During the morning ceremony, UWF President Judy Bense recognized two leaders who have made a significant impact on the University and Northwest Florida. Jerry L. Maygarden, […]
The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from the Bear Family Foundation, presented by Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the UWF Board of Trustees, and his family. The gift will support the UWF engineering department and supply chain logistics program. “This gift will build an eternal legacy at UWF by helping […]
The University of West Florida today announced that it will be bringing three additional high-demand nursing and education programs—Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Master of Education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction (M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction), and Doctor of Education with a specialization in curriculum and instruction (Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction)—online in […]
The University of West Florida and Stetson University College of Law announced that they are partnering to offer a 3+3 program, starting in August 2015, that will allow aspiring attorneys to reduce the time they spend working toward a law degree. The 3+3 program allows high-performing students to earn their bachelor’s and juris doctor (J.D.) […]
Two University of West Florida students were recently invited to join the American Chemical Society Scholars Program, a prestigious accomplishment awarded to approximately 82 students nationwide per year. Since 2012, five UWF students have been named ACS Scholars and have received a total of $25,000 in annual scholarships. Freshman Amanda Tonnaer and sophomore Chiena Witt […]
The University of West Florida Department of History recently developed a graduate program offering a comprehensive look at Early American studies, with a special emphasis on the American Southeast and the Caribbean. “Since Pensacola was always a bitterly contested epicenter of international rivalry and a prominent juncture of American, European, Indian and African cultures, this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
