UWF Department of Music presents the Percussion Ensemble in concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music presents the Pensacola West Percussion Ensemble on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The concert, titled “Everything BUT the Kitchen Sink,” will be held in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The ensemble will perform […]

Philosopher: Audience Skepticism Key to Theatrical Magic’s Appeal

Dr. Jason Leddington, a prize-winning essayist and associate professor of philosophy at Bucknell University, explored the nature of the art form.

UWF Innovation Institute and Florida Virtual Campus surpass major milestone with MyCareerShines

More than 200,000 Sunshine State students are planning their future on MyCareerShines, Florida’s comprehensive education and career planning system administered by the University of West Florida Innovation Institute. The system is powered by a suite of age-appropriate online tools that allow students to develop a personalized education plan that connects interests and skills to careers […]

Steering UWF’s New Mechanical Engineering Program

At least 150 students have already declared mechanical engineering as their major.

UWF Department of Music presents the Symphonic Band in concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Symphonic Band in concert on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The concert will consist of a mix of original […]

UWF to host End Zone Celebration for President Judy Bense

WHAT: Dr. Judy Bense will retire as president of the University of West Florida on Dec. 30, 2016. The UWF campus and community will celebrate her tenure on Thursday, Oct. 13 with an “End Zone Celebration.” President Bense will say farewell and share remarks regarding her journey as president. WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 TIME: […]

Childhood Poverty Can Have Lifelong Effects

One in five children, both nationally and in the region, live below the poverty line, which for a household of four is about $24,000.

Northwest Florida Could Emerge As Leader for Cybersecurity Jobs

The University of West Florida could play a major role in developing that pipeline of cybersecurity talent.

Pensacola Museum of Art to host Surrealist Masquerade during Foo Foo Fest

The Pensacola Museum of Art will host its first Surrealist Masquerade on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7 to 11 p.m., during Pensacola’s Foo Foo Festival. The event is part of the museum’s new exhibition, “Controversial Lines: Late Prints by Salvador Dali,” which opened on Sept. 9 and will run through Jan. 7, 2017. Guests are […]

UWF breaks ground on University Park Center

The University of West Florida broke ground today on University Park Center, a mixed-use facility adjacent to Pen Air Field, with an anticipated completion date of Spring 2018. The 32,700-square-foot facility will provide additional space on campus for the UWF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, as well as office space and meeting rooms for the UWF […]

Harper: Economy Improving, But Some Challenges Remain

The labor market is strengthening and the housing market is healthy, but challenges still lie ahead for the national and regional economies.

UWF Notice: Hurricane Matthew

The University of West Florida is closely monitoring Hurricane Matthew. At this time, Hurricane Matthew does not pose a threat to this area. All University of West Florida locations, including the Pensacola Campus, online and Emerald Coast will remain open. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. University administration understands that many […]