WHAT: The University of West Florida will announce a major gift to enhance athletic and academic success on Tuesday, Sept. 9. A reception will follow the announcement. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 9 TIME: 2 p.m. WHERE: Argonaut Athletic Club UWF MEDIA CONTACTS: Megan Prawdzik Gonzalez Director of Communications 850.797.0922 MeganG@uwf.edu Matt Rowley Director of Athletic Communications […]
Students from the University of West Florida Department of Social Work traveled to Guatemala this summer to experience firsthand the impact of serving in an impoverished country. Christopher Cotten, assistant professor of social work, led a group of 12 undergraduate and graduate students to impoverished regions in eastern Guatemala, including Zacapa and Chiquimula. The second […]
‘As Argonauts, we act with integrity. We do not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do.’ – UWF Honor Code The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, along with the Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board, will host the third annual Academic Integrity Week from Sept. 8 – 12. The purpose of […]
The University of West Florida recently announced Dr. Jerry Johnson as the chair for the Department of Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. Johnson will support the educational mission of the University and the College of Education and Professional Studies by providing leadership for the department. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Johnson to the […]
Ten public relations students from the University of West Florida were recently honored with a Golden Image Award and a Grand All Golden Image Award from the Florida Public Relations Association for their rebranding campaign for the Imogene Theatre in Milton. The awards were presented at the 2014 Golden Image Awards Gala on Aug. 12 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in North Okaloosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial programs, projects and […]
Twice a month, the University of West Florida Innovation Institute is hosting a CoderDojo programming class for kids ages 7-17 to engage in a fun learning experience where they will learn how to code, develop apps, websites, games and more. CoderDojo is an open source, volunteer-led movement that establishes free, non-profit coding clubs and sessions […]
