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Economic Report: Fed Delay Interest Rate Hike Again

Despite expectations that they would raise interest rates, the Federal Reserve held rates once again this week.

Sep. 23, 2016

UWF IT Academy and partners bring 3-D printing to Fort Walton Beach campus library

Students and faculty of the University of West Florida as well as the general public now have the opportunity to experience 3-D printing services in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as a result of a new partnership between the UWF IT Academy, UWF Department of Engineering and Fort Walton Beach Campus Library. The public 3-D printing […]

Sep. 23, 2016

UWF names new department chair for Teacher Education and Educational Leadership

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies has named Dr. Guofang Wan chair of the Department of Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. Wan joined the UWF faculty in September from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. At VCU, she directed the School of Education’s Office of Graduate Studies and served as […]

Sep. 22, 2016

Column: Targeted programs needed to prevent infant deaths in Escambia County

In a new column, University of West Florida Haas Center economist Aig Unuigbe discusses infant mortality data from the local, state and national levels and explores what can be done to lower the number of deaths in Escambia County. His article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.   […]

Sep. 21, 2016

Mike Thomin of the Florida Public Archaeology Network receives Museum Excellence Award

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, Mike Thomin of the Florida Public Archaeology Network received the 2016 Museum Excellence Award from the Florida Association of Museums. The award was presented during the FAM Annual Conference held at the Old Christ Church in Pensacola, Florida, with an awards reception following at the Pensacola Museum of Art. Thomin […]

Sep. 21, 2016

Addressing Infant Mortality Starts with Reducing Preterm Births

Compared to other developed nations, the United States ranked 27th in infant mortality in 2013 and 12th in 1960.

Sep. 20, 2016

UWF Department of Music presents Collaborations! with the University Singers, Chamber Choir and the University of South Alabama Chorale

The University of West Florida Department of Music proudly presents the University Singers and Chamber Choir in their season-opening concert “Collaborations!,” with special guests, the University of South Alabama Chorale.  The performance will take place on Monday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, […]

Sep. 20, 2016

Experience UWF Downtown 2016-17 Lecture Series begins Oct. 6 with philosopher, magician

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will present the first installment of the 2016-17 Experience UWF Downtown lecture series on Thursday, Oct. 6. Dr. Jason Leddington, associate professor of philosophy at Bucknell University and magician, will present his lecture, “Magic: Enjoying the Impossible,” at the Museum of Commerce, located […]

Sep. 20, 2016

Peer Critiques Create Healthy Stress in Nursing Students

The simulation assignments helped nursing students improve their cardiopulmonary arrest scenario skills.

Sep. 20, 2016

UWF business students make global impact through internships

The University of West Florida College of Business placed 64 students in internships during Summer 2016, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students on a local, national and international scale. Interns joined organizations ranging from the Pensacola-based Lewis Bear Co. to John Deere’s global headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, and even as far as the Summer 2016 […]

Sep. 20, 2016

Sports Management Student to Help Gauge Fan Satisfaction at UWF Football Games

Mark Chasteen will help supervise groups of students who will approach fans in the standing room only section of the stadium after the half-time show to ask questions.

Sep. 19, 2016

UWF launches first-year experience program for Fall 2016

The University of West Florida’s University College is piloting a first-year experience program to help first-year students transition to university life. The “Dive Deep” First Year Experience features several components, including a first-year introductory course, a common experience, a discussion series, a student showcase and an incentive program. Introductory Course Academic Foundations for Success is […]

Sep. 19, 2016

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