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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

New walking-tour app brings Pensacola’s history alive

The University of West Florida Historic Trust is introducing “Florida Stories,” a new walking-tour mobile app to enhance the visitor experience in historic Pensacola. A launch event will be held in front of the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. The app, which features a 12-stop, self-guided, illustrated […]

Nov. 23, 2016

Economics column: Tourists give retailers a summer boost, but holiday season still the busiest

In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement, explores how retail sales during the holiday shopping season compare to sales during the busy summer travel season. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity […]

Nov. 22, 2016

UWF Students Research Highlighted at Science Conference

The UWF Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering and the CEDB were sponsors of the event for the first time.

Nov. 22, 2016

Two UWF professors join human trafficking task force

Drs. Andrew Denney and Melinda Lewis, faculty members in the University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies, have been asked to serve as members of the Pensacola Task Force for Human Trafficking. Organized by the Florida Department of Children & Families and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the task force aims […]

Nov. 22, 2016

UWF chemistry student accepted into top-ranked graduate visitation programs

Aaron Mena, a senior chemistry major at the University of West Florida, was recently accepted into visitation programs at three of the top-ranked graduate chemistry programs in the United States. In October, Mena attended both the DOW-MIT Access Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the ASPIRE program at the University of Illinois at […]

Nov. 21, 2016

Poet, Translator and Instructor Speaks About Power of Language

Lanseros raised awareness about the literary richness available to listeners and readers who also consider the challenge of translating poetry from one language to another.

Nov. 21, 2016

Tourists Give Retailers Summer Bump, But Holidays Still Busiest Time of Year

Study reports that 58 percent of consumers plan to buy for themselves, spending an average of $139.61, and marking the second-highest level of personal spending in the survey’s 13-year history.

Nov. 18, 2016

Economic Report: October Retail Sales Beat Expectations

U.S. retail sales rose .08 percent in October, which was better than anticipated.

Nov. 18, 2016

UWF Finance Students Visit New York Stock Exchange

The students, members of the Argo Investment Fund group, which manages around $20,000 of actual money as a learning experience, visited the city Nov. 3-6.

Nov. 17, 2016

UWF, FamiliesFirst Network extends Child Welfare Training Program

The University of West Florida Department of Continuing Education recently announced a three-year extension of the Child Welfare Training Program in partnership with FamiliesFirst Network. This is the longest any training entity has carried the program’s contract since it was privatized in 1999. UWF has operated the Child Welfare Training Program since July 2006, helping […]

Nov. 17, 2016

UWF Department of Theatre presents A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will celebrate the 10th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a new take on the beloved Charles Dickens classic adapted by Michael Wilson. Performances will be held Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 4 and 11 […]

Nov. 17, 2016

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