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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The University of West Florida offers non-credit summer camps for K-12 students, and the program, going into its seventh year, has recently been the recipient of two awards for community engagement. Explore Summer Camps (ESC) is a nine-week program overseen by the Division of Continuing Education that seeks to “stimulate creativity and change lives by […]
The University of West Florida is taking yet another positive step forward to improve academic quality and reflect the layout of larger institutions. As of Oct. 1, the Communication Arts department officially merged with the School of Fine and Performing Arts to create the School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. This new structure is […]
Screaming fans, pep bands and referees may seem like the makings of a high-energy football or basketball game, but the attendees at Saturday’s BEST Robotics Competition were treated to a different type of sport. The event brought together 20 middle- and high-school teams from the local area to face off in a competition involving Science, […]
About 40 divers, including more than 25 students from the UWF Scuba Club, put their pumpkin carving skills to the test in the third annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest at the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club in Pensacola. The annual event benefits Toys for Tots, and the entry fee for the competition was one unwrapped toy […]
PENSACOLA, FLA. – More than 2,500 military and veteran students at the University of West Florida (UWF) will have access to specialized resources to assist in the transition from military to civilian life with the opening of the UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC). The Center officially opens today. Students who served in the […]
About 1,000 people attended the Homecoming festivities at the University of West Florida, including a concert with We the Kings, a pep rally, soccer games and a community festival Oct. 6 through 8. This year marked a transition for UWF’s Homecoming, as the celebrations focused heavily on community engagement and family-friendly themes. “This year’s events […]
