UWF OEDE awards grant to help Fort Walton Beach brewery expand

The University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement has awarded a $150,000 grant to Props Craft Brewery LLC allowing the craft brewery to expand into the mass manufacturing and distribution market by opening a new facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The grant is part of the Industry Recruitment, Retention and Expansion […]

Economic Report: Another Month of Strong Job Growth

The ADP Research Institute’s job report for July was released this week and showed strong growth yet again for the month.

UWF College of Education and Professional Studies dean serves as visiting summer scholar in Japan

Dr. William Crawley, dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of West Florida, spent his summer abroad as a visiting scholar to the Japan Center for Michigan Universities. Crawley was appointed by Michigan State University to teach a course entitled “Comparative Social Control,” exposing students to numerous high-impact practices and […]

Column: Tobacco is a dirty habit we are not quite ready to kick

In a new column, Haas Center economist John Hartman examines rates of tobacco use in Northwest Florida. His article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.                

Tobacco is a Dirty Habit We’re Not Quite Ready to Kick

County-level reports of smoking habits from 2002-13 consistently show that residents of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties are 20-40 percent more likely to smoke tobacco than individuals from other parts of the state.

UWF Adjunct History Instructor Explores Lincoln’s Home Life in New Book

Alan Manning grew up loving history, which he learned first-hand from his grandfather who used to regale him with stories of World War I.

UWF Counseling and Psychological Services receives prestigious accreditation

University of West Florida Counseling and Psychological Services recently earned full accreditation from the International Association of Counseling Services, the premier accrediting agency for university and college counseling services. UWF Counseling and Psychological Services offers counseling and therapy to help students find ways to more effectively manage, cope and grow with the stress associated with […]

The Art Gallery at UWF Presents Josh Green: An Open Studio Summer Residency

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Josh Green: An Open Studio Summer Residency.” TAG’s summer residency project is designed to facilitate lively conversations between artists and audiences. Throughout the month of August, each Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m., TAG invites the public to join Green as he utilizes the gallery […]

Economic Report: Fed Holds Interest Rates Again

Weighing the most recent economic indicators, the Federal Reserve opted once again to not raise interest rates.

High School Students Learn Cybersecurity in UWF Summer Camp

The camp provided students with hands-on training in cybersecurity and an introduction to the Linux operating system.

Research, Development of New Projects Involves Inevitable Setbacks

Thomas Asmuth’s project uses remotely operated submersibles to collect data and images of the turbidity of water.

UWF College of Health partners with Andrews Research & Education Foundation

The Andrews Research & Education Foundation and the College of Health at the University of West Florida recently signed a memorandum of understanding to promote research, education, industry engagement and community outreach in the medicine and public health fields. “It’s really a positive thing,” said Dr. Ermalynn Kiehl, dean of the UWF College of Health. […]