The University of West Florida is proud to announce the official expansion of its nationally recognized Center for Cybersecurity to the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, signifying the center’s expanded mission to become a global leader in advancing secure, responsible and trustworthy digital and intelligent systems. “By integrating artificial intelligence research and training into […]
A joint University of West Florida and Institute for Human & Machine Cognition team has received a $775,360 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program grant from the Office of Naval Research to expand its capabilities in multi-robot autonomy and human-machine teaming. The funding will support the acquisition of advanced humanoid and ground robotic platforms, high-performance onboard […]
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Pensacola Museum of History opened a new exhibit entitled “Dressing History: Fabric of War,” located in the Textile Gallery on the second floor of the museum. Through the examination of uniforms and functional textiles, the exhibit focuses on fabric as a central component of military innovation, while also revealing how […]
The University of West Florida reached a historic milestone on Feb. 11, 2026, officially breaking ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium, a multi-use football and events facility that represents UWF’s growth and a significant investment in the community. University leaders, student-athletes, donors, community partners and elected officials gathered on campus to celebrate the start of […]
The University of West Florida has received a $2 million, six-year National Science Foundation S-STEM Track 2: Implementation grant to support academically talented, financially disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The award will provide scholarships to 38 Pell-eligible STEM students while embedding expanded mental health resources within the existing STEM Living […]
The University of West Florida’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is proud to announce the lineup of spring events for this year’s Gulf Coast Culture Series: Pensacola Noir. The Gulf Coast Culture Series is an evolution of the longstanding Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series. Launched in 2024, GCC expands beyond lectures to celebrate […]
The Florida Board of Governors confirmed Manny Diaz Jr. as the seventh president of the University of West Florida at their meeting today, marking a significant milestone in the University’s leadership transition. Diaz was named sole finalist for the position by the UWF Presidential Search Committee in November and was approved by the UWF Board […]
A multi-organizational research team led by the UWF Archaeology Institute’s assistant director, Nicole Grinnan, has been awarded the 2026 Mark E. Mack Community Engagement award from the Society for Historical Archaeology. This prestigious international award recognizes the Archaeology Institute’s research in Apalachicola, Florida, for exhibiting “outstanding best practices in community collaboration, engagement and outreach in […]
The University of West Florida has been awarded a contract by the Florida Department of Health to provide evaluation services for Florida’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program with a four-year, $260,000 agreement. “This project highlights the power of collaboration between higher education and public health to address critical health challenges,” said Dr. Shelley Diviney, interim dean […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy’s 25th Anniversary recital. The performance will be held on Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. Celebrating 25 years of the UWF […]
The University of West Florida’s Reubin O’D. Askew Department of Government proudly presents the annual Seligman First Amendment Lecture series on Tuesday, March 3, at the Museum of Commerce, located at 201 Zaragoza Street in downtown Pensacola. This year’s speaker, Dr. Jay Cost, will present “To Preserve the Freedom of the Human Mind: The First […]
The University of West Florida’s Transfer Task Force, a student organization formed just last year, is making a major impact through a wholesome service initiative: raising service dogs for Canine Companions. Transfer Task Force students often describe their role as helping prepare the puppies to “transfer,” much like they transferred to UWF. Created to strengthen […]
