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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 […]

Jun. 05, 2015

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 […]

May 26, 2015

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 […]

May 21, 2015

UWF Statistics professor named 2015 American Statistical Association fellow

Dr. Subhash Bagui, professor of mathematics and statistics, has been selected as a fellow of the American Statistical Association for his contributions to the statistical profession. “This is a tremendous recognition of my work and contribution to statistical sciences and statistical profession from the highest body of statistics,” Bagui said. “This prestigious recognition from ASA […]

May 19, 2015

UWF political science professor selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant

Dr. Alfred G. Cuzan, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science at the University of West Florida, is the recipient of a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant. Cuzan will be affiliated with the University of Tartu, the national university of Estonia, where he will be teaching American politics and Latin American Politics during the spring 2016 […]

May 18, 2015

UWF Music student to return to Carnegie Hall

University of West Florida music student, James Matthews, will be returning for an encore performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 23, 2015. The invitation came from the American Protégé International Competition, where he received an Honorable Mention in last year’s competition. Matthews will be performing Funerailles by Franz Liszt. Matthews will […]

May 14, 2015

Eglin Federal Credit Union endows legacy scholarships to UWF

The University of West Florida today announced two scholarship endowments from Eglin Federal Credit Union, to honor the legacy of distinguished leaders Joseph E. Majors, Sr. and Phipps McGee. “We sincerely thank Eglin Federal Credit Union for their generosity and investment in UWF,” said Dr. Brendan Kelly, VP for university advancement. “The gifts will enhance […]

May 13, 2015

New undergraduate research program awards $149,900 to UWF students

The University of West Florida’s College of Science, Engineering and Health has launched its first annual Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP). The 10-week experience, funded almost entirely by external gifts and grants, was established to provide students with hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the lecture hall. The program allows undergraduate students an opportunity to […]

May 12, 2015

UWF puts Massively Open Online Course on the map

The University of West Florida is set to launch its first Massively Open Online Course – an innovative addition to traditional lectures – on May 18, 2015. The six-week, low-impact, free online course entitled, “Introduction to Geographic Information Systems,” will be open to the public via the Internet. Led by Amber Bloechle, online GIS director […]

May 11, 2015

UWF and Los Alamos Technical Associates to launch Joint Cybersecurity Training Program

The University of West Florida recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Alamos Technical Associates to jointly offer cutting-edge cybersecurity training programs to working professionals and LATA clients worldwide. “This exciting joint endeavor combines LATA’s extensive and innovative homeland security and public safety training capabilities with the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and Department of […]

May 08, 2015

UWF announces Center for Research and Economic Opportunity

The University of West Florida announces the creation of the Center for Research and Economic Opportunity. CREO is the result of a merger of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Office of Economic Development and Engagement. Dr. Rick Harper, who until CREO’s creation served as executive director of OEDE and assistant vice […]

May 07, 2015

UWF to merge Biology and Chemistry in experimental pilot program

The University of West Florida has been selected as one of 17 universities to participate in the SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program, jointly administered by the University of Pittsburgh and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education division. The program will commence at UWF in Fall 2015. Funded by […]

May 05, 2015

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