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UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded $8.3 million grant to launch cybersecurity training program for Florida state and local government personnel

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity received an $8.3 million grant to launch the UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program to provide free cybersecurity training for state and local government personnel. “We are honored to strengthen Florida’s cyber-ready workforce by equipping public sector personnel with up-to-date industry certifications, knowledge and skills,” said Dr. Eman […]

Sep. 14, 2023

UWF named ‘Great College to Work For’ for 11th year

The University of West Florida was named a 2023 “Great College to Work For,” for the 11th year, with special designation as an Honor Roll institution for the fifth straight year. “Our talented faculty and staff, at every level, are engaged in the success of our students and the University,” said UWF President Martha D. […]

Sep. 12, 2023

UWF engineering students develop software to improve military intelligence gathering

Students in the UWF Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to improve battlefield intelligence gathering by creating a machine-learning algorithm. As part of their capstone project, seniors Nathan Harris and Bradley Edgar, are analyzing and training an algorithm to automatically identify military equipment […]

Sep. 07, 2023

UWF students explore the human body with new high-tech virtual dissection tables

The University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has acquired three technologically-advanced anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tables, enhancing learning experiences for anatomy and physiology, nursing and athletic training students. The Anatomage Tables have large, fully interactive, multi-touch screens which provide students the opportunity to learn about the complex systems and structures […]

Aug. 23, 2023

UWF engineering students develop innovative battery charging system for soldiers

A team of University of West Florida undergraduate electrical engineering students at UWF’s Emerald Coast location in Fort Walton Beach has developed an innovative battery charging system for soldiers training and operating in jungle environments. The idea sprang from a meeting with the U.S. Army’s 7th Special Forces Group Innovations team. Earlier this year, members […]

Aug. 21, 2023

University of West Florida forms a new Office of Workforce Development

The University of West Florida is launching the Office of Workforce Development, a one-of-a-kind presidential initiative aimed at aligning education with career success and economic growth. UWF President Martha D. Saunders has named Dr. Sherry Hartnett as director of the Office of Workforce Development. “We envision a talent pipeline that builds on our strengths and […]

Aug. 14, 2023

UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded $2.5 million expansion grant, highlighted by White House in national strategy, roundtable event

Updated September 25, 2023 The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity received a $2.5 million grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program at the National Security Agency to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program, CyberSkills2Work. UWF was also invited by the White House to attend an intimate round […]

Aug. 08, 2023

UWF’s Florida Public Archaeology Network awarded $99,968 grant from NOAA’s NERRS Science Collaborative

The Florida Public Archaeology Network, a program of the University of West Florida, has received a $99,968 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative. The grant funds the project “People of the Apalachicola Region: Exploring cultural heritage as a vector for ecosystem planning, management and adaptation.” The […]

Aug. 02, 2023

UWF to add Entry into Practice Master of Science in Nursing this fall

The University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health will launch an Entry into Practice (Direct Entry) Master of Science in Nursing program in Fall 2023. The five-semester, in-person graduate program, which will be offered on UWF’s Pensacola campus and Emerald Coast location, is a direct pathway to the nursing profession for those […]

Jul. 18, 2023

UWF awarded $460,000 grant for development of military training program

The University of West Florida has been awarded a $460,000 grant by the Florida Defense Support Task Force to support the training efforts of the Florida Air National Guard and various military units based and operating in and around Florida. UWF’s Office of Research Administration and Engagement will serve as administrative lead on the project, […]

Jul. 10, 2023

UWF receives top honor for cybersecurity community outreach initiatives

The University of West Florida received the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community Outreach first place award at the 2023 NCAE-C Symposium in Seattle, Washington, in June. “The UWF Center for Cybersecurity’s talented faculty and staff have created an exceptional array of community outreach programs tailored to the distinct needs of our various […]

Jun. 26, 2023

UWF excels in metrics measuring high-impact practices, retention and median wages of graduates in Board of Governors’ performance metrics

The University of West Florida excelled in many key areas in the Florida Board of Governors’ 2022-23 performance-based funding model, highlighting UWF’s commitment to quality education and preparing students for high-wage jobs upon graduation. UWF earned high marks in metrics measuring median wages upon graduation, high-impact practices and retention in a state that is ranked […]

Jun. 22, 2023

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