UWF chemistry professor Dr. Karen Molek receives distinguished mentoring award

The American Chemical Society Scholars Program has selected University of West Florida Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Karen Molek as the 2016 recipient of the Zaida C. Morales‐Martinez Prize for Mentoring. The ACS Scholars Program was established in 1994 to attract African-American, Hispanic and American Indian students, considered underrepresented in the chemical sciences, to pursue […]

UWF Professor Conducts Oral Health Assessments in Ecuador

Tooth decay is the most common chronic children’s disease. Dr. Denice Curtis has been doing her part to spread the word about good dental health.

UWF Design Student to Audition for ‘America’s Greatest Makers’

Kittell, a University of West Florida senior majoring in graphic design, created a black shirt embedded with rainbow colored LED lights.

Florida SBDC at UWF hosts Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program business plan competition

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida recently hosted a business plan competition to conclude its inaugural Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, an entrepreneurial training initiative for veterans in the state of Florida seeking to start their own businesses. The program – piloted by UWF, in conjunction with the FSBDC Network […]

Economic Report: The UK Exits the EU; World Markets React

In a historic referendum, voters in the United Kingdom chose to leave the European Union. Dr. Rick Harper spoke with WUWF 88.1-FM’s Sandra Averhart about the vote.

Students Learn STEM Concepts at UWF’s Discovery Spot Camp

“Discovery Spot is a technology rich playground that provides an innovative space for students in grades 5-12 to experience state of the art technology in various STEM disciplines.”

UWF Professor to Be Featured in ‘Shark Week’ Coverage

Daly-Engel, who researches the evolution of shark reproductive strategies, was interviewed by the Discovery Channel and is expected be part of the online content that accompanies its popular week of shark-centered television programming.

UWF Violinist Practices Craft for Hours Each Day

Price, a music performance major in his senior year at UWF, has been playing the violin since he was 9 years old. He plays violin in the University of West Florida Runge String Orchestra.

Column: Is Northwest Florida heading for another housing bubble?

In a new column, Phyllis K. Pooley, director of special projects at the Office of Economic Development and Engagement at the University of West Florida, discusses how home prices have fared since the Great Recession of 2007-09. She examines whether the region is heading toward another housing bubble. Pooley’s article can be accessed through the […]

Is Northwest Florida Heading for Another Housing Bubble?

The current consensus amongst experts seem to be that while housing prices are climbing, they are doing so because new houses are not being built to increase the supply.

Dr. Susan James Provides Intense Writing Training for Teachers

James is in charge of the National Writing Project, which is a three-week summer program designed to immerse educators in reading and writing activities.

Economic Report: How Would a U.K. Exit From the EU Affect Markets?

If a referendum on the issue is approved next week, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. There is concern over what that exit may mean for world markets.