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Despite Debt, College Grads More Likely Than Peers to Buy Homes

Data shows home ownership rates in Florida increasing as educational attainment increases.

Nov. 09, 2016

Students Create Art Using Recyclables

The installation was inflated in front of the Center for Fine & Performance Arts at UWF.

Nov. 08, 2016

UWF Historic Trust presents nationally touring exhibition, The Power of Children: Making a Difference

The University of West Florida Historic Trust presents “The Power of Children: Making a Difference,” a new exhibition opening Nov. 10 at the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum. Explore the lives of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White—three children whose lives offer lessons about overcoming obstacles to make a positive difference in the […]

Nov. 08, 2016

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

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