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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the University of West Florida Office of Equity, Diversity and International Affairs will host author Kjerstin Gruys to discuss her book, “Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall” on Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. In her lecture, Gruys will challenge women of all ages to […]
The University of West Florida announced today a $100,000 gift commitment from Pen Air Federal Credit Union in support of UWF College of Business students. The gift will establish the Pen Air Federal Credit Union Betty M. Petree Endowment for scholarships and program support for College of Business students. Additionally, the Pen Air Federal Credit […]
The University of West Florida Department of Chemistry has selected 24 students to attend the 247th American Chemical Society’s National Meeting and Exposition in Dallas. This year’s expo, “Chemistry and Materials for Energy,” will run from Sunday, March 16 through Thursday, March 20. As part of the meeting, the students will present multidisciplinary research, hear the latest […]
The Greater Pensacola Chapter of the United Negro College Fund honored Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees and president/CEO of the Lewis Bear Company, and Mamie Webb Hixon, assistant professor of English and director of the UWF Writing Lab, during its Inaugural Chairman’s Luncheon held today at New […]
