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Faculty Members Share Stories from Path to Full Professorship

Educators were given the opportunity to share lessons learned on the way toward being promoted to the highest level in teaching, a full professorship.

Oct. 12, 2016

Column: Bike paths, greenways can improve economy, health of region

In a new column, Dr. Kal Chakraborty, economist at the Haas Center at the University of West Florida, discusses the benefits bike paths and greenways provide to communities. Chakraborty’s article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.            

Oct. 12, 2016

Trails, Greenways Offer Economic, Health Benefits to Communities

A study by the Outdoor Industry Association found the U.S. outdoor recreation sector as a whole generates $643 billion in direct spending.

Oct. 12, 2016

UWF Department of Music presents Pamela Ryan, viola

On Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., the University of West Florida Department of Music will present violist Pamela Ryan as part of the Music Hall Artist Series. The event will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The concert will […]

Oct. 12, 2016

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 […]

Oct. 11, 2016

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.

Oct. 11, 2016

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 […]

Oct. 11, 2016

Steering UWF’s New Mechanical Engineering Program

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

Oct. 10, 2016

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 […]

Oct. 10, 2016

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: […]

Oct. 10, 2016

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.

Oct. 10, 2016

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.

Oct. 07, 2016

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