UWF Foundation announces 2015-2016 Board of Directors

The University of West Florida Foundation, Inc., today announced its 2015-2016 Board of Directors, as new members were appointed to four-year terms beginning July 1, 2015. “We are pleased to welcome incoming members to our Board of Directors, who give so much of their time and talents to ensure the future success of this University,” […]

Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business announced

Today, the University of West Florida and Quint and Rishy Studer announced a partnership to develop the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business. Quint and Rishy Studer have committed $1 million to fund the center. “This is the most excited I have been about any project that Rishy and […]

UWF theatre and art students experience Ireland

This summer, the emerald coast met the emerald isle as twelve theatre students and four art students from the University of West Florida traveled to Ireland to participate in the Carlow Arts Festival and collaborate with Carlow Little Theatre as part of the University’s program, “The Irish Experience.” To read more about the experience, visit […]

UWF partners with Complete Florida Military to provide scholarships and support

The University of West Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center, in collaboration with Complete Florida Military, helps active duty service members, veterans and their families return to college. Recent funding from the Florida Defense Support Task Force has enabled Complete Florida Military – a new State of Florida initiative – to offer scholarships and support […]

New UWF certificate program to develop professional writing skills

Beginning in the fall semester of 2015, University of West Florida will offer a Certificate in Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing through the Composition and Rhetoric Program of the English Department. The program’s required coursework and internship aim to give students the writing background they need to be competitive in today’s workforce, as employers increasingly […]

UWF College of Education and Professional Studies honors second class of Emerge Scholars

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently recognized seven students who graduated as Emerge Scholars this past spring. “The CEPS Emerge Program affords opportunities for students to bridge theory to practice through hands-on experiences,” said Dr. William Crawley, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies. “Students apply their […]

UWF Historic Trust announces new Sunday hours and special rates

The University of West Florida Historic Trust announces new Sunday hours and special rates at the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum. The museum is now open on Sundays from noon until 4 p.m.Tickets for adults and children as well as discounted tickets for senior citizens, active military and dependents and AAA members are half-price. The tickets, valid […]

UWF students study abroad in Japan

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies Emerge Program sponsored a group of nine students to participate in a college-wide, interdisciplinary study abroad opportunity in Japan in May 2015. The Japan Study Abroad Program was hosted in collaboration with the Jikei Group of Colleges and led by Paula Rappe, assistant professor […]

UWF announces gift honoring local musician Larry Butler

Yesterday, the University of West Florida announced a new fund in memory of Pensacola native and celebrated musician and producer Larry Butler. Gifts made by Butler’s family and friends led to the establishment of the Larry Butler Memorial Music Award. This award will be used to support UWF music students in academic competitions or performance-related travel. […]

FSBDC at UWF to host Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery workshop for local businesses

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida will hold a special, no-cost “Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery” workshop on Thursday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greater Pensacola Chamber office. During this educational course, attendees will learn how to develop a detailed hazard and continuity plan for their business. Participants will […]

UWF signs memorandum of understanding with Space Florida

Space Florida, the state’s aerospace and spaceport development authority, has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the University of West Florida Center for Research and Economic Opportunity to further develop Florida’s cybersecurity technologies. CREO’s mission includes helping Northwest Florida communities recover from the negative economic impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which […]

UWF Historic Trust to host 25th annual open house

The University of West Florida Historic Trust invites the community to Historic Pensacola’s 25th Annual Open House on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In conjunction with Viva Florida’s Victory Florida campaign, the free event will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Guests will have the opportunity to participate […]