UWF among 2014 Best of the Best by U.S. Veterans Magazine

The University of West Florida was named among the 2014 “Best of the Best” lists by U.S. Veterans Magazine. UWF was recognized in the category of “Top Veteran-Friendly Schools,” among other competitive institutions in the United States. U.S. Veterans Magazine polled hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies to determine this year’s Best of the Best evaluation. […]

UWF to welcome first-year students at Move-In Day, Convocation

WHAT: Media are invited to join President Judy Bense and University officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida on Friday, August 22. University administration, including Bense, will be visiting the residence halls from 9 to 11 a.m. while students move in. Fall 2014 Convocation will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the UWF Field House. […]

Dr. Kurt Wise named chair of UWF Department of Communication Arts

The University of West Florida announces Dr. Kurt Wise as the chair for the Department of Communication Arts. In this role, Wise supports both the educational mission of the University and the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities by providing management for the department. “I am looking forward to working with Dr. Wise,” said […]

UWF names executive director of University Marketing and Communications

The University of West Florida announces Jeff Nall, APR, CPRC, as executive director of University Marketing and Communications within the division of University Advancement, effective Aug. 4. Nall comes to UWF with more than 20 years of marketing and public relations experience. In this role, Nall drives the data-driven marketing and branding strategy for the […]

Six students awarded scholarships through UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center

The University of West Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center recently awarded scholarships to six students who are military veterans or dependents of active or retired military at their annual scholarship luncheon held on Wednesday, July 30. The Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Michael Ferguson Scholarship Endowment, Buzz and Larue Ambersley Memorial Scholarship and the Navy […]

UWF network attack discovered

The University of West Florida has discovered unauthorized activity by individuals on certain portions of the Pensacola main campus network. It is believed that these individuals attacked the network to intercept UWF ArgoNet usernames and passwords for approximately 90 people, as well as usernames and passwords for non-UWF systems (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Hotmail, etc.) for […]

UWF Legal Studies Program hosts candidates for Judicial Forum

The University of West Florida Legal Studies Program is sponsoring a judicial forum featuring First Judicial Circuit Judge candidates and UWF alumnae Jennie Kinsey and Michelle Inere on Thursday, July 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. Kinsey and Inere will speak at the event and answer questions in advance of […]

Piece by UWF art director featured in regional competition

A University of West Florida faculty member is currently being featured in the Red Clay Survey art exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art in Huntsville, Ala. Work in this prestigious biennial competition is chosen by a juror with strong national credentials and is designed to “take the pulse” of contemporary Southern art. “Lone Birch,” […]

UWF welcomes new chair for the Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Resort Management

The University of West Florida recently announced Dr. Lisa Marie Assante as the Chair for the newly established Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Resort Management. Assante will support the educational mission of the University and the College of Education and Professional Studies by providing leadership for the department. “We are excited to have Dr. Assante […]

UWF named one of 2014 Great Colleges to Work For

The University of West Florida is listed as one of the Great Colleges to Work For, according to a recent survey released by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results are based on a survey of more than 43,000 employees at 278 colleges and universities. Only 92 institutions gained recognition for specific best practices and […]

UWF engages local high school students in environmental health summer experience

The University of West Florida Master of Public Health program is participating in the recently created Emerging Scholars in Environmental Health initiative through a subcontract with Tulane University totaling $120,000 per year for the next four years. This academic enrichment program targets secondary school students and teachers from regional schools who are chosen to participate […]

Complete Florida offers degree opportunities for adult learners

The University of West Florida Innovation Institute is leading Complete Florida, a legislatively funded online program for adults who have earned some college credit but stopped out before earning a degree. By 2018, approximately 59 percent of the jobs in Florida will require postsecondary credentials beyond a high school diploma. With this in mind, the […]