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.

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.

$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 […]

UWF Professor, Students Monitoring Shark Nursery Habitats

The team’s research is part of the Gulf of Mexico Shark Pupping and Nursery project.

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.

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 […]

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.

Economic Report: How Will Changes to Overtime Pay Law Affect the Economy?

Dr. Rick Harper discusses recent changes to federal rules governing overtime pay.

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.

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. […]

Column: Data suggest foster children being placed in homes with greater resources

In a new column, Zach Jenkins, director of the Haas Center at the University of West Florida, discusses trends in the foster care system, including that in recent years, more children have been placed in middle- and upper-income homes. His article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and Economic Opportunity website.   […]

UWF Students Play Important Role in BioBlitz

Students were among those leading teams of citizen scientists that surveyed plants and animals at the first Gulf Islands BioBlitz and Biodiversity Festival.