UWF announces final candidate interview schedule for Presidential Search

The UWF Presidential Search Committee met yesterday, Sept. 6 to discuss the eight remaining candidates for the President of the University of West Florida. During the meeting, the Presidential Search consulting firm reviewed the results from the additional referencing conducted after the first round of interviews. The firm spoke with supervisors, peers, direct reports and […]

UWF Department of Music to host faculty recital for Corey McKern, baritone

The University of West Florida Department of Music is proud to present Corey McKern, visiting professor of voice, in a faculty recital on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, located in the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola Campus. The recital will include works by Handel […]

UWF receives $1 million gift from Pen Air to name football field

The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from Pen Air Federal Credit Union to support UWF football. The gift will name Pen Air Field, home of UWF football on the Pensacola Campus. “For 80 years, Pen Air has been giving back locally throughout the communities we serve,” said Stu Ramsey, president […]

Performances to Showcase Students’ Experience in Ireland

Irish Experience study abroad program participants will share their summer work in several events over three days at the Center for Performing Arts.

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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      

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, […]

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 […]

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.