The UWF Health Occupational Students of America team recently took home the Regional Outstanding HOSA Chapter Award at the 2014 Regional Conference. Individual competitors on the UWF HOSA team also received the following awards: Camille Wood, first place in Biotechnology Jaleese Cope, first place in Physical Therapy Cindy Beecher, first place in Pharmacology Pristine Kirkconnell, […]
The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences will host the chair and associate professor of the Department of History, Dr. Amy Mitchell-Cook, as guest speaker for the upcoming UWF Downtown: A Lecture Series Honoring the Arts and Humanities event. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at Heritage Hall […]
Dr. Laura Dees, professor of education at the University of West Florida, will present the upcoming Rite of Passage lecture, “A Professor’s Legacy,” on Friday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Argonaut Athletic Club at UWF. The UWF Rite of Passage Lecture Series is a distinguished lecture series celebrating UWF faculty who were recently promoted to […]
Yesterday, Quint and Rishy Studer hosted a reception for the Pensacola Pledge Scholars from the University of West Florida and Pensacola State College. The reception provided the scholars the opportunity to network with community leaders who are dedicated to education and transforming the lives of students. “Rishy and I are so pleased to have wonderful […]
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Women in Leadership: Designing Your Future on Friday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center on the main Pensacola campus. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. The conference will feature thought-provoking session presentations and panel discussions from recognized thought-leaders. Attendees will gain knowledge about […]
The University of West Florida is hosting its Fall 2013 Commencement today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 963 students will receive bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees. During the morning ceremony, UWF President Judy Bense recognized two leaders who have made a significant impact on the University and Northwest Florida. Jerry L. Maygarden, […]
The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from the Bear Family Foundation, presented by Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the UWF Board of Trustees, and his family. The gift will support the UWF engineering department and supply chain logistics program. “This gift will build an eternal legacy at UWF by helping […]
The University of West Florida and Stetson University College of Law announced that they are partnering to offer a 3+3 program, starting in August 2015, that will allow aspiring attorneys to reduce the time they spend working toward a law degree. The 3+3 program allows high-performing students to earn their bachelor’s and juris doctor (J.D.) […]
In partnership with the City of Pensacola, the University of West Florida is leading an initiative to promote music appreciation throughout Pensacola by installing pianos in various locations for public use. Dr. Hedi Salanki-Rubardt, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Piano Program and Chamber Music at UWF, created the project to enhance Pensacola’s cultural climate […]
The University of West Florida recently developed the Future Argonaut Referral (FAR) Program in an effort to further involve faculty, staff, current students, alumni, and friends of the University as part of the undergraduate recruitment process. Prospective students referred through the program will receive admissions materials appropriate for their high school graduation year, and for […]
The University of West Florida Historic Trust unveiled its new brand Friday at a private event celebrating the grand re-opening of the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. “The new brand is a perfect representation of all that UWF Historic Trust stands for,” said Jerry L. Maygarden, chair of the UWF Historic Trust Board of Directors. “It […]
University of West Florida President Judy Bense has been recognized by Florida State University as a “Grad Made Good,” the highest award given to alumni by the Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa and the FSU Alumni Association. She was recently presented with the award during the annual FSU Alumni Breakfast. Each year, the FSU Circle […]
