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UWF adds new partner institutions to 2UWF program

The University of West Florida announces a significant expansion of its 2UWF program, adding Santa Fe College, Valencia College and Broward College as new partner institutions in agreements that include attractive benefits for honors and international transfer students. “The 2UWF program streamlines the process for prospective students. It assists in ushering in a new generation […]

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UWF Notice: Coronavirus: CARES Act Student Emergency Grant

The recently enacted federal CARES Act provided money to colleges and universities for emergency student grants. The purpose of the money is to award emergency financial aid grants to students for specific expenses that are a direct result of the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus. The University of West Florida will distribute […]

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UWF places second at prestigious Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

The University of West Florida Cyber Club placed second overall and won the Best in Team Defense and Best in Service Up Time categories at the prestigious 2020 Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, hosted virtually by Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw State edged UWF for the championship. Second place marks the best showing for UWF in […]

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UWF coach running seven marathons in seven days as fundraiser to help feed the community

The 35-year-old Carmichael is running seven marathons in seven days to raise money for Argo Pantry, which provides food to UWF students in need of assistance, and for Feeding the Gulf Coast, a food bank that serves 24 counties throughout the Florida panhandle, South Alabama and South Mississippi. He set up a crowdfunding page through […]

Students of UWF's Haas Center and Sea3D Additive Manufacturing Lab print and assemble face shields in response to the dwindling supply of personal protective equipment for doctors and nurses treating patients with COVID-19 on March 31, 2020.

UWF manufacturing, distributing 3D-printed face shields for healthcare workers

As a shortage of full face shields for healthcare workers grips the nation in the battle against COVID-19, the University of West Florida responded by asking one of the University’s direct support organizations to manufacture, manage and distribute 3D-printed full face shield supplies at its Sea3D Additive Manufacturing Laboratory in downtown Pensacola. The full face […]

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UWF Notice: Coronavirus: Refunds and Summer 2020 Course Offerings

Please see the below information on housing and dining refunds as well as information on summer course offerings. REFUNDS Housing: Room and board costs will be prorated for all residential students who vacated campus housing through the rest of the Spring 2020 semester. The University will provide students a flat-rate refund based on the type […]

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UWF Coronavirus: Coping and Support Resources

The outbreak of COVID-19 is stressful for everyone. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in all of us. Leaning on each other and coping with stress will make you, the people you care about and the UWF community stronger. We want to remind you that we are here […]

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Haas Center at UWF to conduct coronavirus-related survey

The Haas Center at the University of West Florida is conducting a study of the economic impacts of COVID-19. The survey can be accessed at uwf.edu/coronavirussurvey through April 6, and is available in English and Spanish. The survey aims to understand the types of travel and spending changes of Florida residents during the COVID-19 outbreak […]

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UWF Notice: Coronavirus: Remote Learning Resources

As you navigate through the first week of all remote courses, we want to provide a few resources to help make the transition as seamless as possible. We understand these changes have broad impacts and present challenges for all of us. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Stay Connected and Maintain Your Routine The best […]

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UWF Notice: Coronavirus: Remote Instruction Extended through Spring Semester

Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the State University System of Florida directed all Florida universities to conduct the rest of the Spring 2020 semester remotely. Although there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on any University of West Florida campuses or locations, these changes follow the general public health principle of limiting the interaction […]

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UWF Notice: Coronavirus: Remote Instruction Extension Details

As announced today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the State University System of Florida directed all Florida universities to conduct the rest of the Spring 2020 semester remotely. Below are additional updates for the campus community. University Housing All students living in university housing are strongly encouraged to return to permanent home residences or on-campus […]

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UWF Notice: Coronavirus: Laptop Checkout Availability

As a part of our efforts to make the transition to online learning as smooth and seamless as possible for students, the UWF John C. Pace Library is providing a limited number of laptops for students who do not have a computer to check out for the entire two-week period. These laptops will be distributed […]