Ascension Sacred Heart and University of West Florida establish immersive nursing experience

Ascension Sacred Heart and the University of West Florida (UWF) will begin a strategic initiative that allows 16 upper-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing students to complete the final three semesters of their clinical and classroom time on Sacred Heart Pensacola’s campus. With the Florida Center of Nursing estimating a sharp decline in registered nurses […]

UWF hosts Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards ceremony

The University of West Florida hosted the 2023 Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards ceremony on Oct. 6 at the Museum of Commerce in Historic Pensacola. The awards recognize those who work to contribute to the University, improve their communities and promote the Alumni Association. “We are proud to celebrate the distinguished achievements of […]

UWF engineering students develop innovative battery charging system for soldiers

A team of University of West Florida undergraduate electrical engineering students at UWF’s Emerald Coast location in Fort Walton Beach has developed an innovative battery charging system for soldiers training and operating in jungle environments. The idea sprang from a meeting with the U.S. Army’s 7th Special Forces Group Innovations team. Earlier this year, members […]

UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity GenCyber camps for area students inspire, educate about careers in cybersecurity

The University of West Florida’s Center for Cybersecurity is preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through its innovative GenCyber Experience Cyber Challenge courses and GenCyber Summer Camp. The GenCyber Experience Cyber Challenge courses took place on April 15 and April 22 at the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and provided the opportunity for area middle […]

UWF College of Business and Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola honor Ethics in Business Award recipients

The University of West Florida College of Business honored 2023 Ethics in Business award recipients at the 21st Combined Rotary Luncheon on April 27, 2023, at the Pensacola Yacht Club. The Ethics in Business Award recognizes individuals who exemplify the concept of “service above self” and work to build a positive sense of self-worth within […]

UWF shatters record for amount raised during fifth annual Day of Giving

The University of West Florida’s fifth annual Day of Giving raised $218,999.33 and connected more than 1,380 donors from around the world in just 24 hours, resulting in a record-breaking online fundraising initiative for the University. Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends chose from more than 80 funds to support on April 20. “It […]

UWF, American Security Project and retired military leaders to discuss climate-related risks to local military installations

WHAT: UWF’s Office of Research Administration and Engagement and the American Security Project have partnered to host a public panel discussion that will focus on the threat of climate change and extreme weather to military installations in Northwest Florida. The event is part of the American Security Project’s National Climate Security Tour. Moderated by Dr. […]

Argos, community to gather in celebration of UWF’s Founders Week

The University of West Florida will honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its fifth annual Founders Week, which will be held April 15-20. Founders Week is a weeklong celebration that serves as an opportunity to bring the UWF family together, welcome alumni and visitors to campus and […]

UWF’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund wins first place in the nation in global portfolio competition

The University of West Florida’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund won first place among the nation’s student-managed bond funds at the Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education’s (Q.G.A.M.E.) annual conference global portfolio competition in New York City last week. In its first year of competition, UWF’s Argo Bond Fund outperformed submitted portfolios from different student-managed fund […]

UWF welcomes Little Free Library book-sharing boxes to campus

The University of West Florida 2022-23 LEAD: The Staff Version announced the launch of four Little Free Library locations on the Pensacola campus. Little Free Libraries are weather-protected, book-sharing boxes. LEAD, which stands for leadership, enhancement, activities and development, consists of two year-long programs (one for staff and one for faculty) to help enhance their […]

UWF College of Business hosts ninth annual Women in Leadership Conference

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program hosted its ninth annual Women in Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 30, reaching a sold-out crowd of more than 430 students, young professionals and executives in attendance, as well as over 470 who attended online via live stream. “It has been my great honor […]

UWF Dance Marathon raises more than $30,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

The 11th annual University of West Florida Dance Marathon raised $30,109.48 on March 25 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. During UWF Dance Marathon, participants stand on their feet and dance for six hours in support of children who cannot. The event was held in the UWF Conference Center on the Pensacola campus. All […]