Alumni Stephen ‘81 and Mona ‘79 Wright, community advocates and co-founders of the nonprofit Coastal Connection, are investing $500,000 in the University of West Florida to create the Wright Family Institute for Global and Population Health housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. “The establishment of the Wright Family Institute for Global and […]
The University of West Florida was named a 2024 “Great College to Work For,” for the 12th year, with special designation as an Honor Roll institution for the sixth consecutive year. “Our talented faculty and staff make the University of West Florida a transformative place for students, colleagues and the community,” said UWF President Martha […]
The University of West Florida’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET is the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology and is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States. ABET accreditation is […]
The University of West Florida was awarded $895,905.60 by Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis to support innovative cancer research. The award was part of $20 million awarded to researchers around the state as part of the Cancer Innovation Research Fund. UWF will use its portion of the funds to improve access to […]
The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, bringing the total recipients of this scholarship to 16 students since 2017. Ayla Bergeron and Garrett Smith are among the approximately 15,000 students across the country who met the requirements for Finalist standing, out of an estimated 1.6 million participating high school […]
The University of West Florida’s Archaeology Institute recently wrapped up its summer field schools. Thirty-nine undergraduate and graduate students participated in either a maritime field school or terrestrial field school, with unmatched opportunities to conduct archaeological investigations. The terrestrial field school was led by Dr. Ramie Gougeon, director of the Archaeology Institute, chair and professor, […]
The University of West Florida recently partnered with journalist, media producer and entrepreneur Dustin Plantholt on a new business venture called HeirStory. UWF students in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health and Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will help Plantholt develop a technology that aids families in capturing the legacies of their […]
More than two dozen University of West Florida students were recently given the opportunity to spend part of their summer participating in a high-impact study abroad class in the Galapagos Islands. From monitoring tortoises, to snorkeling with penguins and sea lions, and connecting with locals, UWF students immersed themselves in the history and culture of […]
CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology industry and workforce, honored the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity with the Pathway Champions: Cybersecurity Award at the CompTIA Partner Summit. The summit was held in Atlanta on July 31. “Employers value certification as a signal of someone’s readiness for a job,” said Guy Garrett, […]
WHAT: Media are invited to join UWF President Martha D. Saunders and University officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida during Move-In Day. University administrators will visit Presidents Hall, a residence hall on campus, while students move in. WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 TIME: 10 a.m. WHERE: UWF Pensacola CampusBuilding […]
The White House Office of the National Cyber Director, along with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, convened industry, government and higher education leaders and issued a readout following the event. Workshop attendees shared best practices, challenges and resources to support veterans and military spouses in cybersecurity careers. Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, […]
The Florida Defense Support Task Force awarded the University of West Florida $320,210 to develop a pilot program that helps students prepare security clearance applications and understand the process of applying for a security clearance. The program will also facilitate internships with Florida-based defense companies that require security clearances. “This workforce and economic development project […]
