Sport clubs rack up awards, volunteer hours

University of West Florida’s (UWF) sport clubs are doing big things, not only in their sport, but in the community as well. Currently, UWF has 25 sport clubs, including new additions, such as the Bowling Club and the Longboard Club.   Men’s Rugby Club The men’s Rugby Club won its Division for 2011, as well […]

UWF’s Larry Strain wins PACE Award

Larry Strain, director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of West Florida (UWF), won the 2012 Pensacola Area Commitment to Excellence (PACE) Professional Leader of the Year award Tuesday, Feb. 21. “I am honored and humbled to be the 2012 Pace Award Professional Leader of the Year,” said Strain. “To be […]

UWF hosts STEM activities for community students

The University of West Florida (UWF) has hosted the Emerald Coast Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics competition for the past five years, and is the only institution in the state to host the event each year. About 20 middle- and high-school teams face off every year in a competition involving Science, Technology, Engineering […]

UWF and Santa Rosa County School district form joint teacher training program

The University of West Florida (UWF) is starting Teachers Teaching Teachers – or 3T – this Spring, the first program of its kind in Florida. The unique program partners the Santa Rosa County School District (SRCSD) and the UWF School of Education (SoE) in designing and implementing preservice teacher training programs. Program participants complete the […]

UWF faculty launch smartphone app for world travelers

Imagine standing at the Grand Canyon, looking down into one of the most popular national parks in the world. You want to learn more about the park, its history and receive input from other visitors’ experiences.  Luckily, there is a wealth of information, photos and videos right at your fingertips. Better yet, imagine information on […]

UWF broadens school partnerships to Ferry Pass Elementary

The University of West Florida (UWF) School of Education will expand its Partnership for Professional Innovation program to include Ferry Pass Elementary this month. The program places student interns in partnering Escambia County schools for an entire school year, expanding the future teachers’ learning experience through mentoring with current teachers in a real classroom setting. […]

U.S. News ranks UWF in top online education programs

The University of West Florida was named in the first-ever edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Report. These rankings were created in response to today’s high demand for education provided in a flexible manner. Online education has become increasingly popular due to its flexibility. UWF has 461 fully online […]

UWF, PSC receive $1 million gift to fund scholarships

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The University of West Florida (UWF) and Pensacola State College (PSC) announced today a $1 million gift from Quint and Rishy Studer to fund scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the City of Pensacola. The Pensacola Pledge Scholar Program will provide financial support for graduating seniors of Escambia County Public Schools […]

Local high school students get on-the-job training at UWF

The University of West Florida, along with Project SEARCH, is helping high school students learn valuable career lessons and acquire jobs. Project SEARCH, a high school transition program for young adults with disabilities, places students in internships at various businesses in the area, including UWF. The program, which began in 1996, has locations across the […]

Students leave legacy of vision for Edward Ball Nature Trail

Thirteen students earned more than a grade in the Fall 2011 Leadership Communication class at the University of West Florida. They leave behind a legacy of vision for enhancing the Edward Ball Nature Trail on the Pensacola campus. Project Pavilion, as it was named by the class, set a goal of raising funds to renovate […]

Town hall addresses parking, growth

The University of West Florida SGA hosted a town hall Dec. 1 with Vice President of Administrative Services Matt Altier, Vice President of Student Affairs Kevin Bailey, Vice President of Advancement Kyle Marrero, College of Business Dean Ed Ranelli, College of Arts and Sciences Dean Jane Halonen and President Judith Bense. Administrators answered a variety […]

U.S.S. Argo engages math and science students at UWF

Imagine flying an airplane in a simulated race against your peers as part of a days’ work. Students from Milton High School had the opportunity to do just that this week at the University of West Florida. Through partnership with the National Flight Academy (NFA), the National Museum for Naval Aviation and local schools in […]