The Art Gallery at UWF presents Points of Departure: Foundations Exhibition

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Points of Departure: Foundations Exhibition,” from Jan. 10 to 26. A reception will take place on Jan. 26 from 12 to 3 p.m. This exhibition displays the excellence achieved in the foundation courses in the Department of Art at UWF. In contrast to “TAGGED,” TAG’s […]

Complete Florida, T.E.A.C.H. partner to provide funding for day care providers returning to college

The University of West Florida Innovation Institute’s Complete Florida program recently announced a new partnership with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program, an organization that helps day care providers earn a degree in early childhood education. “Complete Florida has always been an easy way for busy adults to return to college and finish their degree,” said […]

Mardi Gras photography exhibit coming to Pensacola Museum of Art

The Pensacola Museum of Art will present “Warren Thompson: Moonpies,” an exhibit featuring Mardi Gras street photography, from Jan. 13 to March 18, 2017. A collection of Thompson’s black-and-white photographs, the exhibit documents 10 seasons of Mardi Gras celebrations in Mobile, Alabama, the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States. The images reflect parade […]

UWF alumnus Darrell Gooden invests $100,000 in UWF football

University of West Florida alumnus Darrell Gooden, founder of Gooden Homes, has gifted $100,000 to the UWF football program. Gooden’s contribution will help address the growing program’s facility and equipment needs. In recognition of the generous gift, the UWF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will name the new Student-Athlete Academic Center in his honor. “This is […]

UWF recognized as Gold-level Military Friendly School

The University of West Florida announced today that it has been named a Gold-level Military Friendly School Award recipient in the large public school category for 2017. “I am personally very appreciative of this recognition by Victory Media,” said Marc Churchwell, director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center at UWF. “We have set a […]

UWF Fall 2016 Commencement honors John Appleyard, marks milestone for Bense

The University of West Florida hosted its Fall 2016 Commencement today at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing the graduates, UWF President Judy Bense noted the significance of Commencement ceremonies in marking a momentous milestone from college to career. She emphasized the unique importance of this Commencement in her own life, as well. “Today, I’m preparing […]

Economics column: Livability study shows Pensacola area lagging in health metrics

In a new column, Haas Center Assistant Director Amy Newburn discusses the recent AARP Public Policy Institute’s Livability Index, which gauges quality of life in communities around the country. In the report, Pensacola fared relatively well in areas such as environment and social engagement. However, it scored relatively poorly in health. Newburn’s article can be […]

UWF Innovation Institute and FloridaShines host statewide 3-D printing contest

The University of West Florida Innovation Institute and FloridaShines have kicked off a 3-D printing contest for Florida students of all ages. The contest opened on Nov. 21 and will last through Dec. 31, and it is an opportunity for the beginner, enthusiast or 3-D hobbyist to share their interest and learn more about 3-D […]

UWF music professor honored as commissioned composer by statewide association

The Florida State Music Teachers Association, FSMTA, selected University of West Florida faculty member Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola as its commissioned composer for 2016. Spaniola, associate professor and director of jazz studies and music theory in the UWF Department of Music, was nominated for the honor by former UWF colleague Dr. Lynne Lauderdale. He then […]

UWF physics major earns first place Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship

Twymun Safford, a senior at the University of West Florida, received the top Bright Horizons Scholarship from Liberty Power—the leading Hispanic-owned energy provider in the United States. The scholarship competition awards one $10,000 scholarship each year. Safford, a UWF physics and mathematics double major in the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, achieved first […]

New walking-tour app brings Pensacola’s history alive

The University of West Florida Historic Trust is introducing “Florida Stories,” a new walking-tour mobile app to enhance the visitor experience in historic Pensacola. A launch event will be held in front of the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. The app, which features a 12-stop, self-guided, illustrated […]

Economics column: Tourists give retailers a summer boost, but holiday season still the busiest

In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement, explores how retail sales during the holiday shopping season compare to sales during the busy summer travel season. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity […]