UWF music professor to perform at Carnegie Hall

Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy, professor and director of strings and orchestra in the Department of Music at the University of West Florida, will perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 5, 2016. Yanovskiy will be the featured violinist in the “Romantic Impressions” recital, which opens the InterHarmony International Music Festival’s 2016 concert series. […]

Board of Governors confirms Saunders as next UWF President

The Board of Governors confirmed Dr. Martha Saunders as the sixth president of the University of West Florida, effective Jan. 1, 2017, during its quarterly meeting held today at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Saunders will replace Dr. Judy Bense, who will retire as UWF President on Dec. 31. In September, the UWF Board […]

UWF welcomes new associate vice president for University Advancement

The University of West Florida announces Dr. Meredith Brunen as the new associate vice president of University Advancement. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Brunen join the Division of University Advancement,” said Dr. Brendan Kelly, vice president for University Advancement. “I have no doubt that she will be an invaluable leader during this exciting time […]

UWF named 2017 Best for Vets college by Military Times

For the third time, the University of West Florida has received recognition as a “Best for Vets” college by Military Times, a national publication for service members and their families. UWF came in at No. 33 in the 2017 rankings of all four-year schools. This designation comes a few weeks after the five-year anniversary of […]

UWF Department of Music presents the Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble in Concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The evening will include instrumental jazz arrangements for small and […]

The Art Gallery at UWF to present: SynThesis, A Group BFA Exit Exhibition

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “SynThesis, a Group BFA Exit Exhibition,” from Nov. 17 through Dec. 11. A reception will take place on Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition will feature work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Art students Patti Gillespie, Lexie Reames, Emily Teets and Chance […]

Four schools take top honors at 9th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition at UWF

Today, the University of West Florida hosted the 9th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition, a project-based STEM program that inspires middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sport-like competition to design, program and build a robot. This year, the competition expanded by 33 percent […]

UWF Innovation Institute and FloridaShines to host first Virtual College Night

FloridaShines, Florida’s student hub of innovative educational services, is pleased to host its first Virtual College Night on Nov. 16-17. FloridaShines is administered by the University of West Florida Innovation Institute. “FloridaShines has everything students need to get ready for college,” said Nashla Dawahre, assistant director of advising and student services. “Our two-day event offers six […]

Exhibit honoring Trader Jon now open at T.T. Wentworth Museum

The University of West Florida Historic Trust opened the Trader Jon’s exhibit at the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum today to the public. The exhibit, featuring the iconic Pensacola bar, will be on display at the Wentworth Museum for the next three years. “We hope that this exhibit brings back fond memories for those […]

Experience UWF Downtown lecture series continues with award-winning Spanish poet

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2016-17 Experience UWF Downtown lecture series on Tuesday, Nov. 15 with Dr. Raquel Lanseros—poet, translator and one of the most awarded and recognized voices of Spanish contemporary poetry. Lanseros, a visiting instructor with the UWF world languages program, will present […]

Column: Pensacola-area residents diverse in lifestyles, attitude

In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement, looks at different ways to measure diversity in the Pensacola area. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.             […]

UWF Rite of Passage lecture series presents Drs. Morris Marx and Nick Power

The University of West Florida will honor Dr. Morris Leon Marx and Dr. Nick Power on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, as part of the UWF Rite of Passage lecture series. The event will be held in the Argonaut Athletic Club on the UWF Pensacola Campus at 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public, […]