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Business executives to share insight with UWF students through Executive Mentor Program panel discussion

The University of West Florida (UWF) will host its College of Business Executive Mentor Program panel discussion, titled, “What Employers are Looking for in New Hires” on Oct. 18 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the College of Business Education Center, Room 101. The panel will include: Niels Andersen, president and CEO of KAMedData, KontactIntelligence and VeritasHealthCare; Bill Wein, […]

Oct. 07, 2013

UWF hosts 2013 State of the University Address

Today, University of West Florida President Judy Bense hosted the annual State of the University Address, where she reviewed the university’s recent accomplishments and outlined priorities and initiatives for the new year. Bense began the address by highlighting the University’s key accomplishments during the 2012-2013 academic year. She thanked key members of the Florida Legislature […]

Sep. 26, 2013

UWF’s Executive Mentor Program welcomes second class of students and mentors

The University of West Florida College of Business’s new Executive Mentor Program has matched its second class, expanding from 30 students last year to 50 students this year, with area business leaders who will serve as mentors to initiate networking and career opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The following prominent business leaders have been designated as […]

Sep. 13, 2013

UWF to present Jerry Maygarden Distinguished Lecturer, Alan Keyes

The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Communication Arts will present the 2013 Jerry Maygarden Distinguished Lecturer, Alan Keyes on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. The lecture, “The Crisis of America’s Liberty,” will be held in the Music Hall of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the main […]

Sep. 11, 2013

Eight students awarded scholarships through UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center

The University of West Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) recently awarded scholarships to eight students who are military veterans or dependents of active or retired military. The scholarships were made possible as a result of the Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Michael Ferguson Scholarship Endowment, the Buzz and Larue Ambersley Memorial Scholarship and the […]

Aug. 02, 2013

UWF signs agreement for educational opportunities in China

The University of West Florida will be the new host to a Chinese government-sponsored Confucius Institute, through a partnership with Sichuan International Studies University (SISU) in Chongqing, China. There are currently three Confucius Institutes in Florida, and roughly 90 in the United States. Confucius Institutes are committed to providing Chinese language and cultural teaching resources, […]

Jun. 14, 2013

UWF donor initiates fundraising challenge to support construction program

Local contractor and UWF supporter Nathan Green recently initiated a $35,000 fundraising challenge, where he has committed to match every dollar donated, up to $35,000, toward the University of West Florida’s Community Outreach Research and Education Initiative (C.O.R.E.). The C.O.R.E. initiative was developed to create opportunities for the UWF Building Construction Program to improve construction […]

Jun. 13, 2013

Senate President Gaetz, Speaker Weatherford visit UWF during regional tour

Senate President Don Gaetz, Speaker of the House Will Weatherford as well as representatives Matt Gaetz, Clay Ingram and Doug Broxson, visited the University of West Florida today as part of their Work Plan Florida Regional Tour to highlight critical investments in higher education made through the 2013-2014 Florida State budget. During their visit, they […]

Jun. 13, 2013

UWF partners with local elementary school to increase reading fluency

Students at Ferry Pass Elementary School are increasing their reading skills as a result of the collaboration of 5th grade teacher and UWF alumnus Philip Ebert and UWF professor Dr. Keith Whinnery, serving as an example of the strong partnership between the UWF School of Education and the Escambia County School District. Last year, Ferry Pass […]

May 29, 2013

State budget supports higher education, UWF

The Florida State Legislature recently voted to approve the 2013-14 budget, which was signed by Governor Scott today, infusing the State University System with millions in programmatic and capital outlay funding as well as renewal of the $300 million reduction taken during the last legislative session. For the University of West Florida (UWF), this equates […]

May 20, 2013

UWF College of Business, Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola name 2013 Ethics in Business Award recipients

The University of West Florida College of Business, in partnership with the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, named the 2013 recipients of the Combined Pensacola Ethics in Business Award today during a luncheon at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. Ron Gillette was given the award for the small business sector (99 or fewer employees), […]

May 06, 2013

UWF, West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. and Gulf Power unveil plans for Multicultural Resource Center

Gulf Power Company and Southern Company have donated $605,000 to the West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. (WFHPI) to transform one of its downtown properties, the Beacon Building, into “The Voices of Pensacola,” a multicultural resource center highlighting the city’s diverse history. “Gulf Power’s vision of an active center celebrating the multicultural history of our region, […]

May 03, 2013

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