The University of West Florida is listed as one of the Great Colleges to Work For, according to a recent survey released by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results are based on a survey of more than 43,000 employees at 278 colleges and universities. Only 92 institutions gained recognition for specific best practices and […]
The University of West Florida Master of Public Health program is participating in the recently created Emerging Scholars in Environmental Health initiative through a subcontract with Tulane University totaling $120,000 per year for the next four years. This academic enrichment program targets secondary school students and teachers from regional schools who are chosen to participate […]
The University of West Florida Innovation Institute is leading Complete Florida, a legislatively funded online program for adults who have earned some college credit but stopped out before earning a degree. By 2018, approximately 59 percent of the jobs in Florida will require postsecondary credentials beyond a high school diploma. With this in mind, the […]
Five students on the University of West Florida Health Occupation Students of America team recently placed in the Top 3 in their respective categories at the 2014 HOSA National Leadership Conference in Orlando. Collectively, the group received recognition as Post-Secondary Outstanding HOSA Chapter, after earning the same title at the state competition earlier this year. […]
University of West Florida President Judy Bense recently announced the appointment of Dr. Brendan Kelly as vice president for University Advancement and president of the UWF Foundation, Inc., effective July 1, 2014. Kelly has served as interim vice president for University Advancement since July 1, 2013. In this role, Kelly serves as the University’s chief […]
Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in North Okaloosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial programs, projects and […]
Four students from the University of West Florida’s Department of Chemistry and Chemistry Scholars program were recently recognized by the National American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program. UWF Chemistry Scholars students Kyra Murrell, Sheneika Jackson, Pristine Kirkconnell and Brandon Colon were awarded scholarships of up to $5,000 each and invited to join the prestigious ACS […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
