Artists examine public theatre and the act of dissidence as a part of Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2017-18 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series as Quinn Bauriedel, co-founder and co-artistic director of Pig Iron Theatre Company, presents “Public Theatre and the Act of Dissidence” on Tuesday, March 27 at the Historic Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street. […]

Sold-out UWF Women in Leadership conference tackles important topics

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program welcomed 450 inspired attendees to its annual Women in Leadership conference at the UWF Conference Center and Auditorium on Friday, March 9. “I was so pleased that the UWF conference center was filled to capacity for our Women in Leadership conference for the fifth […]

Artists delve into authenticity of museums as public space as part of Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2017-18 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series as Amy Bowman-McElhone, director and chief curator for the Pensacola Museum of Art, Nick Croghan, director of The Art Gallery at UWF, and John Markowitz, artist and UWF lecturer of art present “Museums as […]

Pensacola Museum of Art to host 64th annual Youth Art Focus

The Pensacola Museum of Art, in partnership with Escambia County School District and the PMA Guild, presents the 64th annual “Youth Art Focus” in recognition of National Youth Art Month. This exhibition is on view now through Feb. 18, in the Kugelman Family and Henderson Thornton galleries. The exhibition will highlight art students and art […]

UWF announces historic gift in excess of $8 million from Pensacola attorney Fred Levin

Today, the University of West Florida announced that Fred Levin, attorney and community advocate, is gifting his multi-million dollar waterfront home and estate, known as Timeless Tanglewood, to the institution. The donation also includes much of the renovated home’s contents, including works of art and collector’s items. The total value of the donation is more […]

Great Minds Distinguished Lecture Series explores solar fuels in inaugural event

The University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will launch its 2018 Great Minds Distinguished Lecture Series on Jan. 18 with Dr. Nathan Lewis of California Institute of Technology presenting a public lecture, “Where in the World Will Our Energy Come From?” with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture […]

Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series invites community collaboration in poetry with Typewriter Project

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2017-18 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on Jan. 17 at the Museum of Commerce, 201 E. Zaragoza St., in Historic Pensacola. Stephanie Berger and Nicholas Adamski, co-creators of The Typewriter Project, and Dr. Robyn Blyn, UWF English professor, will present […]

President Saunders: UWF stands with our community

Twice this year, UWF has closed the campus for hurricanes. We were spared the wrath of Hurricane Irma and caught only a glancing blow from Hurricane Nate, but we seized the opportunity to use our resources to help our state and our community. We offered to let Gulf Power use our field house as a […]

Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours return to Historic Pensacola

The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host its 27th Annual Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours on Oct. 21, 27 and 28. Guests may choose from among three walking tour routes, including the Seville Spirits, Murder and Mayhem and the Adults-Only Red-Light Tour. The Seville Spirits and Murder and Mayhem tours depart every […]

New radio series delves into history, sea life and economic impact of the Gulf of Mexico

Story Lab at the University of West Florida Innovation Institute and WUWF 88.1-FM will launch a weekly radio series on Sept. 25 titled “Gulf Stories Moments,”  which will explore the Gulf of Mexico, its history and how it has shaped our communities. Each week, Christian Garman, outreach manager for Story Lab at the UWF Innovation […]

Historic Pensacola 27th Annual Open House set for June 3

The University of West Florida Historic Trust invites the community to Historic Pensacola’s 27th Annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. All venues and events are free and open to the public. The Open House includes admission to the Historic Pensacola Village, the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum, the […]

UWF Historic Trust to host volunteer session

The University of West Florida Historic Trust is hosting monthly volunteer recruitment sessions to present volunteer opportunities. The next session will be from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 at the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum, located at 330 S. Jefferson Street in downtown Pensacola. The sessions are free and open to the public. Attendees who bring […]