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Dr. Mary Anderson appointed Interim Vice President for Division of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs

The University of West Florida has appointed Dr. Mary Anderson as the Interim Vice President for the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs, effective immediately. In this role, Anderson will provide leadership for departments and initiatives focused on student success, well-being and engagement through a comprehensive co-curricular experience. “Dr. Anderson brings a deep understanding […]

Jul. 30, 2025
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Florida Power & Light gift funds UWF robotics summer camp

A $50,000 gift from NextEra Energy Foundation, a corporate foundation of NextEra Energy Inc. and Florida Power & Light Company, gave local middle and high school students the opportunity to ignite a passion for engineering, math, science and technology at the inaugural Florida Power & Light Robotics Summer Camp. The inaugural camp was hosted by […]

Jul. 29, 2025
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UWF invites community to Sunken Series art exhibit

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities announces “After Hours with the Artist: Sunken Series,” a compelling cross-disciplinary collaboration between the Florida Public Archaeology Network and The Art Gallery at UWF that blends art, archaeology and public engagement in a novel way. This after-hours event highlights the work of artist […]

Jul. 28, 2025
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UWF’s Dr. Wade Jeffrey recognized by ScholarGPS as Highly Ranked Scholar

Distinguished University of West Florida biology professor Dr. Wade Jeffrey has earned global recognition with a ranking by ScholarGPS. The academic ranking platform named Jeffrey a Highly Ranked Scholar, placing him in the top .05% worldwide in the field of life sciences. Scholars are recognized for their significant contributions to research, as measured by publication […]

Jul. 21, 2025
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UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering adds new civil engineering program

This fall, the University of West Florida’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering will launch a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree. The program will be housed within the newly established Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management and is designed to provide students with a hands-on education that prepares them for leadership […]

Jul. 14, 2025
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UWF to host press conference introducing Interim President Manny Diaz Jr.

WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a press conference to formally introduce Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. to the campus and broader community. Diaz will share remarks outlining his vision for the University, leadership priorities, and the role UWF will play in advancing academic excellence, workforce development and regional impact. Media will have […]

Jul. 09, 2025
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Incoming UWF Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. to begin Monday

The University of West Florida will welcome Manny Diaz Jr. on Monday, July 14, as he officially assumes the role of interim president. Diaz was approved by the Florida Board of Governors on June 18, following his appointment by the UWF Board of Trustees on May 27. In the coming weeks, Diaz will engage with […]

Jul. 09, 2025
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UWF students work with Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division to build RoboBoat

A group of four University of West Florida electrical engineering and computer engineering students worked with the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City, Florida, on a RoboBoat kit to get more high school students interested and engaged in marine robotics. Dr. Damion Dunlap, STEM Outreach Manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, tapped […]

Jun. 30, 2025
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A $225,000 gift establishes the Charles Anderson Penton STEM Scholarship Endowment

A $225,000 gift from the Penton Family has established the Charles Anderson Penton STEM Scholarship Endowment for Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering students. Through his estate, the late Carl Penton left the gift in memory of his father, Charles Penton, a devoted advocate for higher education who found great joy in the sciences. […]

Jun. 26, 2025
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity highlights CyberSkills2Work program impact on Capitol Hill

On June 24, the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity hosted a showcase for the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The Showcase highlighted the program’s success and impact to legislators and federal partners. “CyberSkills2Work started in 2020 as a vision to address the national cybersecurity workforce challenge […]

Jun. 25, 2025
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Applied research project with Pensacola Police introduces innovative patrol planning tool to enhance community safety

An applied research project led by Dr. Nicholas Hasan Buker, chair and professor in the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies at the University of West Florida, has produced a new evidence-based approach to designing police patrol beat borders. The goal of the project is to enhance the efficiency of police patrols and […]

Jun. 23, 2025
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UWF ranks No. 3 among all Florida State University System institutions in Board of Governors’ performance metrics

The University of West Florida landed in the top three among all 12 Florida State University System institutions and top three in four metrics in the Florida Board of Governors’ 2024-25 performance-based funding model, earning some of its highest marks in University history. The results, announced at a Board of Governors’ meeting today, showed UWF […]

Jun. 18, 2025

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