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West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. announces plans to open new exhibit, ‘Pensacola: City of Five Flags’

West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc., will celebrate Pensacola’s rich, vibrant and cultural legacy with the expansion of a new 3,000 square-foot exhibit entitled Pensacola: City of Five Flags. This exhibit will feature how Pensacola transformed itself from a colonial wilderness into a thriving commercial center and tourist destination. Scheduled to be open this year, Pensacola: City of […]

Jan. 28, 2013

UWF Mock Trial Team hosts second annual Argo Invitational

The University of West Florida (UWF) hosted the second annual Argo Invitational Mock Trial Tournament last weekend, Jan. 19 and 20. Teams from Auburn University, University of Florida, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University and the University of North Alabama attended the event. The tournament consisted of four rounds focusing on a civil trial […]

Jan. 25, 2013

UWF Professor and Dean honored by American Psychological Association

University of West Florida Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and psychology professor, Dr. Jane Halonen, has been named the 2013 Distinguished Professional Applications of Psychology to Education & Training Award from the American Psychological Association (APA). This award recognizes psychologists who contribute to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through […]

Jan. 24, 2013

UWF Downtown to host third lecture featuring theatre professor

Glenn Breed, associate professor of theatre at the University of West Florida, will be the guest speaker for the upcoming UWF Downtown: A Lecture Series Honoring the Arts and Humanities event. UWF Downtown will take place on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Pensacola Little Theatre. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., followed by a […]

Jan. 23, 2013

Florida Board of Governors approves $3.75 million in UWF STEM funding

The Florida Board of Governors approved $3.75 million in funding at their Board meeting last week to the University of West Florida (UWF) to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Information Technology Performance Funding, under funding created by Florida legislature. This $15 million funding program awards 25 percent of $15 million to the top […]

Jan. 22, 2013

UWF graduate featured on cover of People Magazine’s ‘Half Their Size’ issue

Ashley Donahoo, a University of West Florida 2012 graduate, is no stranger to difficult circumstances. “I’ve been through a lot in my life – getting pregnant at 16 and married a short time later, and then putting myself through school while living in poverty,” she said. But in June 2010, one obstacle overshadowed them all: […]

Jan. 15, 2013

UWF to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Diversity Week

The University of West Florida (UWF) is hosting its first Diversity Week Tuesday, Jan. 15 through Saturday, Jan. 19. The UWF Black Employees Association (BEA), Student Government Association (SGA), Student Activities and Office of Diversity have planned events throughout the week as a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the campus community’s commitment […]

Jan. 15, 2013

UWF Business Enterprises Inc. to hold meeting for prospective University Park developers

University of West Florida Business Enterprises, Inc. (BEI) will host an information meeting and site inspection for prospective developers of the University Park and Northwest Village Development Project on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Building 92, Room 110. University Park is the central area of campus, which will potentially include facilities […]

Jan. 14, 2013

UWF graduate student chosen as national student leader for recreational sports organization

Mallory Gohl, facilities operations graduate assistant for Recreation and Sports Services at the University of West Florida, was recently named the student leader of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). She is the second UWF student to receive the national student leader title. “I am extremely honored to be elected as the national student leader […]

Jan. 14, 2013

AT&T gives $50k to benefit UWF Emerald Coast BEST Robotics

Continuing its dedication to the University of West Florida and BEST Robotics, AT&T presented a $50,000 contribution to support the Emerald Coast BEST Robotics hub at the University of West Florida today at the School of Science and Engineering. The program hosts an annual robotics competition for local middle and high school students who are […]

Jan. 10, 2013

UWF’s Executive Mentor Program welcomes first class of students and mentors

The University of West Florida College of Business’s new Executive Mentor Program has matched its first class of 30 students with area business leaders who will serve as mentors to initiate networking and career opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The list includes the following prominent business leaders: Pam Bilbrey, president of Bilbrey & Associates […]

Jan. 02, 2013

University of West Florida Center on Aging presents ‘Post Election Analysis of Critical Aging Issues for the State of Florida’

The University of West Florida Center on Aging presents “Post Election Analysis of Critical Aging Issues for the State of Florida” by Dr. Larry Polivka on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the UWF Conference Center Auditorium. The presentation will explore discussions regarding long-term care, affordable health care and economic security for America’s […]

Jan. 02, 2013

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