UWF and Pensacola Jewish Federation to host cultural historian

The University of West Florida and the Pensacola Jewish Federation will host Dr. David Meola as he presents “Mirror of Competing Claims: Exclusionary Violence and Jewish Equality in the German States,” on Feb. 27 at the UWF Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82. The presentation will explore the meaning behind the Haber Affair of 1843, […]

UWF names Howard Reddy as vice president for university advancement

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders has appointed Howard J. Reddy as vice president for university advancement and president of the UWF Foundation, Inc., effective immediately. Reddy, who was named interim vice president for the Division of University Advancement and interim president for UWF Foundation, Inc. in August 2017, previously served as assistant […]

UWF Athletics receives $100,000 gift from Pensacola Sports and Pensacola Sports Foundation

The University of West Florida Intercollegiate Athletics announced a $100,000 gift commitment from Pensacola Sports and the Pensacola Sports Foundation during the UWF football National Signing Day event this evening. The gift will assist with the expansion and renovation of the UWF Athletic Training Center on the Pensacola campus. “We are very grateful for the support […]

UWF and IHMC to host Dr. Richard McCullough for William D. Smart lecture series

The University of West Florida Department of Chemistry and the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition will host Dr. Richard D. McCullough for two lectures Feb. 8-9 as part of the William D. Smart Seminar Series in Chemistry. The first lecture, “A Look at Future Technologies That Will Change Your Life: Bendable Televisions and Cell Phones, […]

UWF Department of Music presents the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. The Runge Strings Orchestra will present two dynamic works by classical composers. Dr. Leonid […]

Artists delve into authenticity of museums as public space as part of Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2017-18 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series as Amy Bowman-McElhone, director and chief curator for the Pensacola Museum of Art, Nick Croghan, director of The Art Gallery at UWF, and John Markowitz, artist and UWF lecturer of art present “Museums as […]

The Art Gallery at UWF presents an exhibition by Michael J. Deas and Gregory B. Saunders

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents an exhibition of work by Michael J. Deas and Gregory B. Saunders. The exhibition will run from Feb. 8 through Mar. 10. A gallery talk with both artists, followed by a reception, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 8 starting at 5:30 p.m. at TAG […]

UWF Historic Trust to host documentary screening and presentation on stamp collecting

The University of West Florida Historic Trust, in conjunction with Pensacola Cinema Art, will host a screening of “Freaks and Errors,” a feature-length documentary about postage stamps, collectors and the lifelong quest for the obscure. The screening and presentation will be held on Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Voices of Pensacola, 117 East […]

UWF to host the Argos Suit Up professional dress event

The University of West Florida Career Services and Student Government Association will partner with JCPenney to host the Argos Suit Up event, part of a national initiative that allows students to purchase discounted professional wear. The event will take place on Feb. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the JCPenney located at 7171 N. Davis Highway. In October […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents The Music Man

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “The Music Man,” a musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson. Performances will be held Feb. 16 & 17 and 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 18 & 25 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of […]

MyCareerShines surpasses 500,000 student and adult users

More than 500,000 students and adults in Florida are taking hold of their futures with the help of MyCareerShines, Florida’s comprehensive online education and career planning system. MyCareerShines’ online tools allow for personalized education plans that connect individual interests and skills to careers and jobs. MyCareerShines, managed by the Florida Virtual Campus through the UWF […]

UWF welcomes new chair of Department of Social Work

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies welcomes Dr. Chathapuram “Ram” Ramanathan as the chair of the Department of Social Work. “We are pleased to have Dr. Ramanathan lead the department of social work here at UWF,” said Dr. William Crawley, dean of the UWF College of Education and Professional Studies. […]