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UWF Professor Studies Apple Snail, Endangered Snail Kites

For more than 20 years, Darby has researched both apple snail and snail kite ecology, sampling the wetlands they inhabit from Orlando to the Everglades.

Nov. 07, 2016

Armed Robbery Reported on Pensacola Campus

An armed robbery has been reported outside of Martin Hall on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The reported suspect is a white male with a black shirt and sweat pants. The suspect was carrying a hand gun. The suspect ran from the scene into the woods heading east. There were no injuries related to this incident. […]

Nov. 06, 2016

Strings Director to Head Back to Carnegie Hall

Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy will join other distinguished musicians in the concert “Romantic Impressions,” presented by the InterHarmony International Music Festival.

Nov. 04, 2016

UWF music professor to perform at Carnegie Hall

Dr. Leonid Yanovskiy, professor and director of strings and orchestra in the Department of Music at the University of West Florida, will perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 5, 2016. Yanovskiy will be the featured violinist in the “Romantic Impressions” recital, which opens the InterHarmony International Music Festival’s 2016 concert series. […]

Nov. 04, 2016

Board of Governors confirms Saunders as next UWF President

The Board of Governors confirmed Dr. Martha Saunders as the sixth president of the University of West Florida, effective Jan. 1, 2017, during its quarterly meeting held today at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Saunders will replace Dr. Judy Bense, who will retire as UWF President on Dec. 31. In September, the UWF Board […]

Nov. 03, 2016

Students Present ‘Life in Ancient Rome’ Research Projects

Students dressed in authentic Roman garb delivered research presentations as part of the “Daily Life in Ancient Rome” symposium Oct. 27 in the John C. Pace Library.

Nov. 03, 2016

UWF welcomes new associate vice president for University Advancement

The University of West Florida announces Dr. Meredith Brunen as the new associate vice president of University Advancement. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Brunen join the Division of University Advancement,” said Dr. Brendan Kelly, vice president for University Advancement. “I have no doubt that she will be an invaluable leader during this exciting time […]

Nov. 03, 2016

UWF named 2017 Best for Vets college by Military Times

For the third time, the University of West Florida has received recognition as a “Best for Vets” college by Military Times, a national publication for service members and their families. UWF came in at No. 33 in the 2017 rankings of all four-year schools. This designation comes a few weeks after the five-year anniversary of […]

Nov. 01, 2016

UWF Department of Music presents the Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble in Concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The evening will include instrumental jazz arrangements for small and […]

Nov. 01, 2016

UWF Executive Mentor Program to host panel discussion: What Employers Look for in New Hires

The University of West Florida Executive Mentor Program will host a panel discussion, “What Employers Look for in New Hires,” featuring representatives from three Pensacola-area employers on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. UWF students and the public are invited to the UWF College of Business, Building 76A, Room 101, where they will have the opportunity to […]

Oct. 31, 2016

The Art Gallery at UWF to present: SynThesis, A Group BFA Exit Exhibition

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “SynThesis, a Group BFA Exit Exhibition,” from Nov. 17 through Dec. 11. A reception will take place on Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibition will feature work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Art students Patti Gillespie, Lexie Reames, Emily Teets and Chance […]

Oct. 31, 2016

Four schools take top honors at 9th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition at UWF

Today, the University of West Florida hosted the 9th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition, a project-based STEM program that inspires middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sport-like competition to design, program and build a robot. This year, the competition expanded by 33 percent […]

Oct. 29, 2016

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