Today, the University of West Florida announced a $1.7 million commitment from PenAir Credit Union that will expand the credit union’s longstanding partnership with Argonaut Athletics, including naming the UWF Field House the PenAir Field House and the exclusive premium club space in the new Darrell Gooden Stadium the PenAir Champions Club. “PenAir Credit Union […]
Yesterday, the University of West Florida announced a very significant commitment from Michles & Booth that will support Argonaut Athletics as UWF begins its transition to NCAA Division I competition. As part of the partnership, Michles & Booth will become the “Official Law Firm of UWF Athletics,” name the press tower pavilion at Darrell Gooden […]
The University of West Florida has unveiled its 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighted by a home matchup against the U.S. Naval Academy. The season also marks several firsts for Argonaut Basketball, including a new offering of season tickets and enhanced fan experiences inside the UWF Field House as the University prepares for its first year […]
The University of West Florida has hired Tanner Smith as its men’s basketball head coach, UWF Associate Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Scott announced Tuesday. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Tanner Smith as our new men’s basketball coach,” Scott said. “We are in a pivotal moment in the history of UWF Athletics, […]
The University of West Florida announced in a press conference today that it will be transitioning its athletics programs to the NCAA Division I level. Beginning in Fall 2026, UWF will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference as a full multi-sport member and the United Athletic Conference as a football-playing member. “Our transition to Division […]
The University of West Florida reached a historic milestone on Feb. 11, 2026, officially breaking ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium, a multi-use football and events facility that represents UWF’s growth and a significant investment in the community. University leaders, student-athletes, donors, community partners and elected officials gathered on campus to celebrate the start of […]
The University of West Florida has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Tourist Development Council through the Tourist Development Tax program to support the construction of the future Darrell Gooden Stadium, pending approval from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners. This grant represents a significant milestone in the University’s plan to build […]
Nine University of West Florida sport management students recently had the opportunity of a lifetime, traveling to San Antonio, Texas, to work the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four. The students experienced firsthand the intricacies of organizing and running a major sporting event, working alongside Keep San Antonio Beautiful to promote sustainability during sporting events. They […]
The University of West Florida celebrated the grand opening of the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center at the Darrell Gooden Center, a $6 million state-of-the-art facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for UWF student-athletes. The Darrell Gooden Center expansion includes areas for student-athletes to warm up and cool down prior to and post […]
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 TIME: 4 to 6 p.m. Open House4:15 p.m. Ribbon Cutting WHERE: University of West Florida Darrell Gooden Center 11000 University PkwyBuilding 234Pensacola, FL 32514 MEDIA CONTACT:Brittany SherwoodUniversity of West Floridabsherwood@uwf.edu850.503.6510
Beginning in Fall 2023, the University of West Florida will offer a new Master of Science in Administration with a specialization in sport administration. The graduate program will be offered fully online. “Graduate sport administration programs are in high demand nationally, and UWF is well positioned to be a strong choice for students locally, nationally, […]
The University of West Florida hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center, a $6 million facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for all UWF student-athletes. The 10,000-square-foot center will be an addition to the Darrell Gooden Center on UWF’s Pensacola campus. “UWF has always been a place for big […]
