UWF Emerge Scholars study social work in Japan

Students in the University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently spent time in Japan, studying social work practices abroad. Five students and one faculty member traveled to Tokyo, Saitama and Kyoto as part of the Immersive Experiences in Social Work course offered through the CEPS Emerge program. Emerge provides opportunities for […]

Quint Studer to be featured in UWF Center for Entrepreneurship workshop on Aug. 4

The Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. in partnership with the Studer Community Institute and the Florida SBDC Network. The workshop, entitled “Achieve Success in the Workplace by Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur,” will feature a case study of […]

UWF hosts STEM-focused Discovery Spot camps for middle- and high-school students

This summer, the University of West Florida is giving middle- and high-school students opportunities for hands-on, STEM-related learning experiences at a series of Discovery Spot camps. STEM education encompasses science, technology, engineering and math. At the weeklong Discovery Spot camps, offered in June and July, UWF professors engage students with interactive projects related to 3-D […]

Column: Concentrated poverty less severe in Escambia than nation

In a new column, Zach Jenkins, director of the Haas Center at the University of West Florida, discusses trends in neighborhood-level poverty in Escambia County and the country as a whole. His article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.            

UWF chemistry professor Dr. Karen Molek receives distinguished mentoring award

The American Chemical Society Scholars Program has selected University of West Florida Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Karen Molek as the 2016 recipient of the Zaida C. Morales‐Martinez Prize for Mentoring. The ACS Scholars Program was established in 1994 to attract African-American, Hispanic and American Indian students, considered underrepresented in the chemical sciences, to pursue […]

Florida SBDC at UWF hosts Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program business plan competition

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida recently hosted a business plan competition to conclude its inaugural Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, an entrepreneurial training initiative for veterans in the state of Florida seeking to start their own businesses. The program – piloted by UWF, in conjunction with the FSBDC Network […]

Column: Is Northwest Florida heading for another housing bubble?

In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the Office of Economic Development and Engagement at the University of West Florida, discusses how home prices have fared since the Great Recession of 2007-09. She examines whether the region is heading toward another housing bubble. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the […]

International trade specialist from FSBDC at UWF travels to Mexico to expand opportunities for clients

Julia Montgomery, international trade specialist for the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida, recently traveled to Mexico City as part of a trade mission sponsored by Enterprise Florida and the U.S. Commercial Service. Montgomery was one of more than 90 participants from various Florida companies making the trip to deepen […]

Pensacola Museum of Art to become part of the University of West Florida as of July 1

The University of West Florida has entered into a gift agreement with the Pensacola Museum of Art to transfer the museum to the University of West Florida – effective July 1, 2016. This agreement will complement art education at UWF as the University assumes responsibility for nurturing an endowment and maintaining the museum’s art collection […]

UWF to host Pathways to Cyber summer camp for high school students July 18-22

Local high school students with an interest in cybersecurity will have an opportunity to attend a five-day camp this summer where they will be mentored by University of West Florida faculty and students. The UWF Pathways to Cyber Summer Camp, hosted by the UWF Center for Cybersecurity, will be held July 18-22 at the University’s […]

Scottish students to study United States criminal justice system as part of visit to UWF

The University of West Florida Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is currently hosting 24 students and three instructors from Scotland from June 11-25 as a part of an annual international exchange program. The two-week visit will provide the Scottish students an in-depth study of the U.S. criminal justice system – in and out of […]

UWF stands with Orlando and UCF

As Argonauts, we value and celebrate the unique characteristics of each member of our community as well as the commonalities we share. The Lambda Coalition, a UWF student organization, is partnering with other Pensacola community organizations to host a vigil at Historic Seville Square. If you are interested in attending, please visit the Facebook event […]