Students entering Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) will now have a smoother transition and easier access to four-year bachelor degree programs through NWF2UWF, a new partnership with the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola that was announced today by UWF President Judith Bense and NWFSC President Ty Handy. An agreement that governs the innovative […]
Instead of getting a minimum-wage job or spending countless hours at the beach over the summer, University of West Florida student Kristin Hill put her studies to use at Heritage Village, a 21-acre living history museum near St. Petersburg, Fla. Heritage Village first opened in 1977 and is comprised of more than 28 structures, including […]
Some people appreciate athletes for the sport they play or the inspiration to strive toward goals. Some enjoy reviewing stats and learning all they can about their favorite player. For the students of 14 Pensacola area schools, the University of West Florida Argonauts are much more: they are mentors. Since December 2010, the Argie’s R&R […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The University of West Florida is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to rankings by The Chronicle of Higher Education released on Monday. The survey is based on data from nearly 44,000 survey participants at 310 institutions. UWF and Florida International University in Miami are the […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications Almost immediately after hearing about the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11, Paula Rappe, an assistant professor at the University of West Florida, knew she had to do something. She and her husband Larry, who both have a history of social work and critical incident […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications Kasie Foreman, a junior at the University of West Florida, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2005 when she was 13 years old. While in the hospital during her long battle with cancer, she decided she wanted to help out other kids facing the same challenge. She founded a non-profit […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications The University of West Florida has implemented a program to assist local military veterans with tuition fees for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This program is especially helpful to those who have exhausted funds from the GI Bill® or veterans’ benefits, but still wish to continue their education. The program, Hometown […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications Craig Lockhart, a junior at the University of West Florida, recently won the Newman Civic Fellow award from Campus Compact, a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents. The award recognizes students on college campuses who demonstrate a desire to find solutions to problems facing their local […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications A group of University of West Florida students recently assisted Appetite 4 Life (A4L), a local philanthropic food organization, by providing a comprehensive public relations strategy and renovating their current facility. For the past eight years, the Public Relations Campaigns class, taught by Eileen Perrigo, has upheld a reputation for […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications University of West Florida students are assisting Pensacola Beach hotels just in time for the busy tourism season. The Hospitality Sales & Marketing class was tasked with developing a realistic and comprehensive marketing plan for the Holiday Inn Resort on Pensacola Beach. The students were given a hypothetical budget and […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications Students at the University of West Florida (UWF) helped more than 90 taxpayers file federal tax returns for 2010 at no cost. Eight students, part of a financial and accounting service learning program, in partnership with the United Way of Escambia County and the Internal Revenue Service, gained valuable experience […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications Instead of relaxing at the beach, socializing with friends or catching up on studying, a group of 11 students at the University of West Florida decided to help those less fortunate in Central Florida over the course of their spring break. The UWF Alternative Spring Break program is part of […]
