Haas Center Partners with United Way of Escambia County on Study
Meeting included topics ranging from measuring economic impact and measuring success to conducting survey research and using secondary data resources.
Dec. 08, 2016
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Economics column: Livability study shows Pensacola area lagging in health metrics
In a new column, Haas Center Assistant Director Amy Newburn discusses the recent AARP Public Policy Institute’s Livability Index, which gauges quality of life in communities around the country. In the report, Pensacola fared relatively well in areas such as environment and social engagement. However, it scored relatively poorly in health. Newburn’s article can be […]
Dec. 07, 2016
AARP Scores Pensacola High on Social Engagement, Low on Health
Our local communities are better than average at civic and social engagement but still need some work.
Dec. 07, 2016
UWF expands Textbook Affordability Program to remove financial barriers for students
The University of West Florida recently expanded its Textbook Affordability Program after a successful pilot launch. The program, implemented by the Office of the Provost and the John C. Pace Library, aims to reduce student costs by ensuring access to course-required print textbooks. “It is important for institutional units to contribute to student success,” said Robert Dugan, […]
Dec. 07, 2016
Students, Faculty Discuss Evaluating Parks in Mid-Size Towns
UWF faculty and students made presentations at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology held Nov. 16-19 in New Orleans.
Dec. 06, 2016
UWF Innovation Institute and FloridaShines host statewide 3-D printing contest
The University of West Florida Innovation Institute and FloridaShines have kicked off a 3-D printing contest for Florida students of all ages. The contest opened on Nov. 21 and will last through Dec. 31, and it is an opportunity for the beginner, enthusiast or 3-D hobbyist to share their interest and learn more about 3-D […]
Dec. 06, 2016
Professor of Landmark Stanford Prison Study Talks to UWF Students
Dr. Zimbardo spoke to UWF students via Skype after a screening of a 2015 film about his landmark study “The Stanford Prison Experiment.”
Dec. 05, 2016
Economic Report: ADP Jobs Report Shows Growth
The jobs report from ADP, the nation’s largest payroll processor, yielded surprisingly good results for the month of November.
Dec. 02, 2016
UWF music professor honored as commissioned composer by statewide association
The Florida State Music Teachers Association, FSMTA, selected University of West Florida faculty member Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola as its commissioned composer for 2016. Spaniola, associate professor and director of jazz studies and music theory in the UWF Department of Music, was nominated for the honor by former UWF colleague Dr. Lynne Lauderdale. He then […]
Dec. 01, 2016
UWF physics major earns first place Liberty Power Bright Horizons Scholarship
Twymun Safford, a senior at the University of West Florida, received the top Bright Horizons Scholarship from Liberty Power—the leading Hispanic-owned energy provider in the United States. The scholarship competition awards one $10,000 scholarship each year. Safford, a UWF physics and mathematics double major in the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, achieved first […]
Nov. 30, 2016
Are Electric Automobiles Cheaper to Own?
For the U.S. as a whole, alternative car sales rose from 3.98 percent of total car sales in 2005 to 11.26 percent of sales in 2015.
Nov. 29, 2016
Haas Center Economist Analyzes Local Retail Sales
A closer inspection of the numbers reveals major changes in consumption patterns from years past.
Nov. 28, 2016
