‘Soft’ Skills Important to Landing a Job
To get that perfect job after graduation, students need to bone up on their “soft” skills.
Jun. 06, 2016
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National Writing Project Summer Invitational Institute returns to UWF
The National Writing Project Summer Invitational Institute will return to the University of West Florida June 6-23, 2016. UWF was approved as an official NWP site in October 2015, after hosting its inaugural institute for teachers of writing and reading in Summer 2015. This summer, 11 elementary and nine middle school teachers will participate in […]
Jun. 03, 2016
Economic Report: Is the Zika Virus a Threat to Florida Tourism?
In this week’s Economic Report on WUWF 88.1-FM, Dr. Rick Harper discusses what the spread of the Zika virus could mean to Florida tourism.
Jun. 03, 2016
New Book Considers Obama Foreign Policy Strategy
In his new book, “Hope, Change, Pragmatism: Analyzing Obama’s Grand Strategy,” Dr. Jacob Shively, steps away from ideology and applies a framework that attempts to objectively help readers understand the administration’s approach.
Jun. 01, 2016
$649,000 grant from National Science Foundation to support UWF STEM students
The University of West Florida Department of Chemistry has received a grant totaling more than $649,000 from the National Science Foundation that will provide scholarships, research opportunities and professional development for academically talented, financially disadvantaged students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The grant will be used to establish a NSF Scholarships […]
Jun. 01, 2016
UWF Professor, Students Monitoring Shark Nursery Habitats
The team’s research is part of the Gulf of Mexico Shark Pupping and Nursery project.
May 31, 2016
Artist Creates Sculpture with Parts that Move
Jerry Patterson creates kinetic sculptural installations using wood, metal, glass and copper. The 63-year-old, who will graduate after completing one more class, is a retired Navy master chief.
May 30, 2016
UWF professor appointed by Governor to council for early childhood intervention
UWF assistant professor Dr. Sara Evans has been appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Florida Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers, a statewide agency that assists and advises the Early Steps program. Early Steps serves families of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays by providing individualized family support plans. Early intervention helps […]
May 27, 2016
Torso Injuries Present Major Risk to Athletes
Skeletal and muscular injuries are the most common type of injuries and traditionally get the most attention when it comes to prevention.
May 27, 2016
Economic Report: How Will Changes to Overtime Pay Law Affect the Economy?
Dr. Rick Harper discusses recent changes to federal rules governing overtime pay.
May 27, 2016
Engage Children to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Without the bell-to-bell school schedule, days fill up with fun and leisure for students on vacation.
May 26, 2016
UWF legal studies students visit Florida Supreme Court
This spring, University of West Florida legal studies students had their day in court. The trip was a long time coming, according to Dr. Kimberly McCorkle, chair of the UWF Department of Legal Studies, Public Administration and Sport Management. Plans came together when oral arguments at the Florida Supreme Court coincided with UWF’s spring break. […]
May 26, 2016
