UWF student, Andrews Institute Duo Save Life of Local Teen

Working local sporting events is something​​ UWF alumna Tera Malarik ’21, an athletic trainer for Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, truly loves. It also gives her the opportunity to serve as a preceptor to UWF Master of Science in Athletic Training students like Anthony Perea-Quijano. A volleyball tournament in January, however, is one […]

UWF recognized as a Gold-level Military Friendly® school

The University of West Florida has been recognized as a gold-level University in the large public school category in the annual Military Friendly® Schools list for 2023-2024. UWF earned the gold distinction for success in helping veterans make the transition from the military to school and, ultimately, rewarding civilian careers. This marks the fifth year […]

Registration open for UWF Explore Summer Camps

University of West Florida Continuing Education is offering more than 50 UWF Explore Summer Camps this year. Since 2006, UWF Explore Camps has provided the opportunity for local children to explore their creativity, challenge their minds and build friendships through award-winning summer programs. The STEAM camp experiences offer hands-on learning opportunities from University faculty and […]

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert on Thursday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church located at 3131 Hyde Park Rd. in Pensacola. The program will include Baroque music by Handel, Sibelius and Grieg. […]

Audrey Foss, a member of the Pensacola High School Mock Trial team, presents at the tournament.

University of West Florida hosts inaugural Argo Invitational High School Mock Trial Tournament

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies hosted the inaugural Argo Invitational High School Mock Trial Tournament on Jan. 28 on the Pensacola campus. Teams from Navarre High School, Pace High School, Pensacola High School, Tate High School and Walton High School participated in two trials each. Fifteen area legal professionals […]

UWF hosts first Holocaust Remembrance Event

The University of West Florida hosted the first annual Holocaust Remembrance Event featuring Dr. Leon Chameides, a Holocaust survivor, on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts. The purpose of the event was to honor those who perished in the Holocaust, remind students and community […]

Resilient Military Family event sheds light on military life joys, challenges

The University of West Florida and the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation presented The Resilient Military Family featuring Karen Kelly, wife of retired U.S. Marine Corps General John Kelly, on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at the UWF Commons Auditorium. The event, co-hosted by UWF President Martha D. Saunders and Naval Aviation Museum Foundation president and CEO […]

UWF and Naval Aviation Museum Foundation host The Resilient Military Family event

WHAT: The University of West Florida and the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation will present The Resilient Military Family featuring Karen Kelly, wife of retired U.S. Marine Corps General John Kelly. Kelly will share her experiences as a military spouse and mother. A panel discussion on military life will follow. Panelists include Brig. Gen. Leslie A. […]

UWF College of Business inducts 2022 Hall of Fame class

The University of West Florida College of Business inducted its 2022 Hall of Fame class on Friday, Oct. 28 at the UWF Commons Conference Center. The Hall of Fame was established in 2021 to celebrate individuals who embody the qualities that make the college an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Inductees are College of […]

UWF nursing students participate in mass casualty drill

University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health nursing and health sciences students and faculty learned first-hand how to manage a disaster during a mass casualty drill on Oct. 21. UWF teamed up with the Santa Rosa Medical Center, Santa Rosa Emergency Management and LifeGuard to simulate a response to a mass shooting. […]

UWF President reflects on accomplishments, looks to the future during State of the University Address

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on the Institution’s accomplishments from the past year and outlined plans for the future during her 2022 State of the University Address on Oct. 12, 2022. Saunders addressed students, faculty and staff in the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. “The good ship […]

UWF Haas Center to earn University Center designation by US Economic Development Administration

The University of West Florida Haas Center has been awarded a five-year, $548,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to promote business development and employment among Florida veterans and minority business owners. The center aims to bolster Florida veteran and minority entrepreneurs by building wealth in sustainable businesses in the financial, professional, scientific services, […]