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Chris Fenner Talks ‘Blackfish,’ Crisis Management and PR in Emerging Markets

Earlier this year, he traveled to Bangkok to present his research at the World Conference on Media and Mass Communication.

Sep. 06, 2016

UWF Historic Trust to host ribbon cutting ceremony of Commanding Officers Compound

WHAT: The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Fort of Pensacola’s Commanding Officer’s Compound new outdoor exhibit. This project marks the first major reinterpretation of a stop along the Colonial Archaeological Trail, highlighting the rich history of downtown Pensacola. The project is part of UWF Historic […]

Sep. 06, 2016

Economic Report: Hermine to Have Little Impact on Pensacola

Dr. Rick Harper discusses the minimal impact that hurricane Hermine will have on Pensacola-area tourism.

Sep. 02, 2016

Health Advisory: Zika Virus Information and Prevention

The University of West Florida continues to closely monitor the Zika virus – a virus spread by mosquitoes – and the effect it is having in the state of Florida. UWF Environmental Health and Safety is working with federal, state and local officials to ensure the safety of the UWF community in relation to the […]

Sep. 02, 2016

UWF to announce major gift from Pen Air Federal Credit Union

WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a special event to announce a major gift to the University from Pen Air Federal Credit Union. WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 TIME: 11 a.m. WHERE: University of West Florida Argonaut Athletic Club 11000 University Parkway, Building 54 Pensacola, Florida 32514      

Sep. 02, 2016

UWF Notice: Tropical Storm Hermine Update

University officials continue to closely monitor Tropical Storm Hermine. At this time, it is not expected to pose a threat to this area. All University of West Florida campuses, including the Pensacola Campus, online and Emerald Coast will remain open. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. To learn more about storm preparedness, […]

Sep. 01, 2016

Column: Since Great Recession, Pensacola has lagged in new business births

In a new column, Haas Center Economic Development Coordinator Allison Tyler Romer looks at post-recession new business starts—or “births”—in communities throughout the country. Romer finds relatively few new business births in the years following the Great Recession of 2007–09—particularly in the Pensacola area. Her article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and […]

Sep. 01, 2016

Pensacola Area Sees Fewer Business ‘Births’ During Latest Recovery

Historical data shows us Santa Rosa County has fared better than Escambia County during periods of economic recovery.

Aug. 31, 2016

UWF students to present artistic works as part of Irish Experience program

Theatre, art and music students from the University of West Florida will present artistic works as a culmination of the 2016 Irish Experience program, “From the Emerald Coast to the Emerald Isle.” UWF’s Irish Experience program allows students to take their artistic talents abroad and focus on their individual fine art disciplines and areas of […]

Aug. 31, 2016

UWF students participate in international piano festival

Two students from the University of West Florida Department of Music competed against accomplished musicians from the U.S., Asia and Europe in the Lancaster International Piano Festival, at the Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center and the Ware Center of Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50 pianists attend the annual festival each year, […]

Aug. 31, 2016

VISTA Volunteers to Support Public Health Efforts in Panhandle

The program members will work with faculty and community organizations to train community leaders on how to become trainers.

Aug. 30, 2016

UWF Leisure Learning to host 20th anniversary Open House

The University of West Florida Leisure Learning program within the Department of Continuing Education will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an open house on Sept. 1, 2016, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Argonaut Athletic Club on the UWF Pensacola Campus. Adults ages 55 and older are invited to learn more about the program […]

Aug. 30, 2016

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