The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from Dr. Bob Kimball, UWF professor of marketing and economics, to create the Bill and Ellie Kimball Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Award in memory of his parents. “This is a very special gift because it comes from one of our own,” said UWF President Martha […]
The University of West Florida received a $50,000 grant from the SunTrust Foundation for the Pensacola Pledge Scholars Fund. The gift will further bolster the program, which provides scholarships to high school graduates from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to attend UWF or Pensacola State College. “On behalf of the SunTrust Foundation, we are pleased to […]
The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2016-17 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 with UWF faculty leading a presentation and panel discussion on “Archaeology of the Luna Expedition in Pensacola” at the Museum of Commerce in Historic Pensacola. The event is free […]
The University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering launched a new internship program to prepare students to enter professional work in all STEM fields. The need was first identified when science and engineering students reported turning down professional preparation opportunities in lieu of continuing paid positions not related to their professional […]
The Pensacola Museum of Art will host the 63rd Annual “Youth Art Focus” exhibition Jan. 13 – Feb. 18, 2017, in partnership with the Escambia County School District and in recognition of National Youth Art Month. Sponsored by the PMA Guild, “Youth Art Focus” highlights the best works from more than 500 art students and […]
In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Center for Research and Economic Opportunity, discusses the types of unemployment data the government collects. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.
The University of West Florida Historic Trust is seeking volunteers to serve as tour guides, living history interpreters, museum store attendants, and archive and collection assistants at its properties in Historic Pensacola. Starting this month, the UWF Historic Trust will host monthly volunteer fairs to present current volunteer opportunities. The first fair will be held […]
The University of West Florida hosted its Fall 2016 Commencement today at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing the graduates, UWF President Judy Bense noted the significance of Commencement ceremonies in marking a momentous milestone from college to career. She emphasized the unique importance of this Commencement in her own life, as well. “Today, I’m preparing […]
The University of West Florida Historic Trust is introducing “Florida Stories,” a new walking-tour mobile app to enhance the visitor experience in historic Pensacola. A launch event will be held in front of the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. The app, which features a 12-stop, self-guided, illustrated […]
In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement, explores how retail sales during the holiday shopping season compare to sales during the busy summer travel season. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity […]
Drs. Andrew Denney and Melinda Lewis, faculty members in the University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies, have been asked to serve as members of the Pensacola Task Force for Human Trafficking. Organized by the Florida Department of Children & Families and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the task force aims […]
The University of West Florida hosted the 50th Anniversary Gala yesterday evening to celebrate the public launch of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. During the event, UWF officially announced its fundraising goal of $50 million – the largest capital campaign in University history. “The University’s 50th Anniversary is a prime opportunity to prove not only […]
