UWF Innovation Institute joins CoderDoJo movement and hosts programming classes for kids

Twice a month, the University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo programming class for kids ages 7-17 to engage in a fun learning experience where they will learn how to code, develop apps, websites, games and more. CoderDojo is an open source, volunteer-led movement that establishes free, non-profit coding clubs and sessions […]

UWF Foundation names new CFO and Board of Directors

University of West Florida Foundation, Inc. recently announced a new Chief Financial Officer, Daniel Lucas as well as its 2014 – 2015 Board of Directors. Daniel Lucas serves as CFO of the UWF Foundation, Inc. where he oversees the Foundation’s stewardship and acceptance of private gifts and resources from generous donors for the benefit of […]

University of West Florida and Pensacola State College announce new partnership

The University of West Florida and Pensacola State College announced a new partnership today, as the two institutions establish the PSC2UWF program. This program will provide students the opportunity to complete an associate’s degree program at PSC and transfer to UWF to complete a bachelor’s degree. “It is a great day when two institutions, that […]

UWF welcomes German MBA students for three-week program

This month, the University of West Florida MBA program hosted 12 students from Germany.  UWF delivers its German MBA program in Ludwigshafen, Germany through a partnership with the Transatlantik Institute. From June 9-28, the students completed the capstone course of the MBA program, which is the final requirement to graduate, at UWF’s main campus in […]

UWF chemistry faculty receive $930k National Institutes of Health Grant

The University of West Florida was recently selected to receive a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant totaling approximately $930,000, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Karen Molek, assistant professor and director of Chemistry Scholars, and Dr. Michael Huggins, professor and interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The award money will be […]

UWF archaeologist research connects Pensacola to new British film release, international history

Over the past 20 years, University of West Florida archaeologist Margo Stringfield has shared the history and archaeology of Pensacola’s past with the public. Recently, one such story involving one of the first Englishmen to own property in Pensacola, British Naval Captain Sir John Lindsay, and a slave named Maria Belle proved to be a […]

University of West Florida and Tallahassee Community College announce new partnership

The University of West Florida and Tallahassee Community College announced a new partnership today, as the two institutions establish the TCC2UWF program. This program will provide students the opportunity to complete an associate’s degree program at TCC and transfer to UWF to complete a bachelor’s degree. UWF President Dr. Judy Bense and TCC President Dr. Jim […]

UWF students receive scholarship to participate in Florida House Internship in Washington D.C.

University of West Florida students Raymond Matheny and Elizabeth McDonald were recently selected to participate in the Florida House Internship Program in Washington, D.C. this summer, where they will gain valuable experience working in the only state embassy in the nation’s capitol, and have opportunities to shadow members of the Florida congressional delegation and more. […]

UWF student receives government-sponsored study abroad scholarship

A University of West Florida student was recently selected as the recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 to fund a study abroad experience. As a result of the award, Denisha Merriweather, a senior interdisciplinary social sciences major, will complete an internship in the Dominican Republic during the […]

UWF veteran student receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

UWF student Timothy Jones was recently selected to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Jones was nominated by the Student Veterans of America’s national office in recognition of his dedication to assisting fellow veterans at UWF. Since 2012, he has earned 266 hours of community service. “I’m honored to receive this recognition,” said Jones, a […]

UWF issues Call for Presentations for 2014 MEN Conference

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 […]

UWF College of Professional Studies recognizes alumni, community partners during Annual Showcase

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, […]