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UWF and three other State University System of Florida institutions partner to test a model for oyster metabolites and Vibrio bacteria

A research team composed of faculty from the University of West Florida, the Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Gulf Coast University and New College of Florida were recently awarded $200,000 from the Gulf of Mexico Alliance for their project, “An AI-Directed Tool Development for Pathogenic ‘Flesh-eating’ Vibrio Bacteria Prediction and Control.” Starting this summer, Dr. […]

May 30, 2024

UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business and Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola name 2024 Ethics in Business Award Recipients

Today, the University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola named Nan DeStafney and Bobby Potomski as the 2024 recipients of the annual Ethics in Business Award during the 22nd Combined Rotary Luncheon at the Pensacola Yacht Club The Ethics in Business Award recognizes individuals who […]

May 09, 2024

UWF announces Spring 2024 President’s, Dean’s Lists

A total of 3,263 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2024 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2024 President’s List features 1,437 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Spring 2024 Dean’s List […]

May 09, 2024

Lifelong scholar, learner and educator, the late James E. Miller honored with named programs

The University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering recently received a gift from Diane Miller to name the Bachelor and Master of Science in Computer Science programs in honor of her late husband, James E. Miller. The funds will be used in part for equipment and faculty support to enable some […]

May 06, 2024

UWF students win first place in the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition

University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business students took home a first-place win at the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition. The competition is hosted by the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. The student team beat out students from 28 other universities, including Duke, University of Florida […]

May 02, 2024

UWF awarded a nearly $1.7 million grant to train biomedical students

The University of West Florida has earned an approximately $1.7 million, five-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health to mentor and train the next generation of biomedical scientists. The undergraduate research training initiative for student enhancement, known as U-RISE, scholars program promotes broader participation in the biomedical research workforce by expanding the pool […]

May 01, 2024

UWF announces $150,000 gift to establish the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Endowment for Industrial Careers

A $150,000 gift to the University of West Florida established the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Endowment for Industrial Careers and named the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Analytical Lab, which will benefit undergraduate chemistry majors in UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. The endowment will focus on supporting women and Pell-eligible students. “We are so grateful […]

Apr. 30, 2024

UWF student team places second at National Robotics Challenge

A University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering student team recently placed second in the Sumo Robot category of the National Robotics Challenge. The competition was held in Marion, Ohio, on April 18-20. Mechanical engineering majors Kobi Menser, Trey Owens, Emmalee McClain, Vero Vargas Salinas, Luke Bryant, Pedro de Oliveira Camargo […]

Apr. 29, 2024

UWF students earn award from NASA at Human Exploration Rover Challenge

University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering students were recognized with the Ingenuity Award at the 30th NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The Ingenuity Award, judged by NASA engineers, is given to a team that shows the most creative design and problem-solving process. The competition, which concluded on April 20, is […]

Apr. 26, 2024

UWF surpasses fundraising goals on sixth annual Day of Giving

The University of West Florida exceeded its fundraising goals during the sixth annual Day of Giving, raising nearly $198,000 from 1,226 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University. The annual 24-hour, online, social media-driven fundraising initiative was held on April 18 during UWF’s Founders Week. “Our collective giving makes UWF students better […]

Apr. 24, 2024

UWF earns national award for cybersecurity outreach initiatives

The University of West Florida placed second in the 2023 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institution. The award was announced at the 2024 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium held in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 16-17. “Cybersecurity is important […]

Apr. 22, 2024

University of West Florida memorial scholarship created to honor UWF alumnus

A $150,000 gift to the University of West Florida from the late Ann Fell established the David Gus Fell Memorial Scholarship Endowment, which will benefit undergraduate engineering majors in UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. “We are so grateful for the generosity of Ann Fell and for her support of engineering education at […]

Apr. 17, 2024

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