The University of West Florida Historic Trust announces new Sunday hours and special rates at the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum. The museum is now open on Sundays from noon until 4 p.m.Tickets for adults and children as well as discounted tickets for senior citizens, active military and dependents and AAA members are half-price. The tickets, valid […]
The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies Emerge Program sponsored a group of nine students to participate in a college-wide, interdisciplinary study abroad opportunity in Japan in May 2015. The Japan Study Abroad Program was hosted in collaboration with the Jikei Group of Colleges and led by Paula Rappe, assistant professor […]
Yesterday, the University of West Florida announced a new fund in memory of Pensacola native and celebrated musician and producer Larry Butler. Gifts made by Butler’s family and friends led to the establishment of the Larry Butler Memorial Music Award. This award will be used to support UWF music students in academic competitions or performance-related travel. […]
The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida will hold a special, no-cost “Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery” workshop on Thursday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greater Pensacola Chamber office. During this educational course, attendees will learn how to develop a detailed hazard and continuity plan for their business. Participants will […]
Space Florida, the state’s aerospace and spaceport development authority, has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the University of West Florida Center for Research and Economic Opportunity to further develop Florida’s cybersecurity technologies. CREO’s mission includes helping Northwest Florida communities recover from the negative economic impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which […]
Today, the University of West Florida hosted a graduation ceremony for its 2014-15 graduates of LEAD: the Staff Version program. LEAD (leadership, enhancement, activities and development) is a ten month-long UWF leadership program designed for University staff to cultivate opportunities for leadership development. Approximately 15 participants are selected annually to take part in monthly leadership […]
The University of West Florida Historic Trust invites the community to Historic Pensacola’s 25th Annual Open House on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In conjunction with Viva Florida’s Victory Florida campaign, the free event will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Guests will have the opportunity to participate […]
The University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement has awarded a $210,000 grant to SunCoast Converters Inc. to help the automotive parts and service company relocate to a larger facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The grant marks the end of the Industry Recruitment, Retention and Expansion Grant Program, which was launched […]
Dr. Subhash Bagui, professor of mathematics and statistics, has been selected as a fellow of the American Statistical Association for his contributions to the statistical profession. “This is a tremendous recognition of my work and contribution to statistical sciences and statistical profession from the highest body of statistics,” Bagui said. “This prestigious recognition from ASA […]
Dr. Alfred G. Cuzan, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science at the University of West Florida, is the recipient of a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant. Cuzan will be affiliated with the University of Tartu, the national university of Estonia, where he will be teaching American politics and Latin American Politics during the spring 2016 […]
University of West Florida music student, James Matthews, will be returning for an encore performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 23, 2015. The invitation came from the American Protégé International Competition, where he received an Honorable Mention in last year’s competition. Matthews will be performing Funerailles by Franz Liszt. Matthews will […]
The University of West Florida today announced two scholarship endowments from Eglin Federal Credit Union, to honor the legacy of distinguished leaders Joseph E. Majors, Sr. and Phipps McGee. “We sincerely thank Eglin Federal Credit Union for their generosity and investment in UWF,” said Dr. Brendan Kelly, VP for university advancement. “The gifts will enhance […]
