Economic Report: Harper Says Risk of Recession Soon ‘Very Low’
In this week’s Economic Report, Dr. Rick Harper discusses the chances of the U.S. economy falling into a recession soon.
Jun. 10, 2016
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Palafox Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to efforts of UWF alumna
The Palafox Historic District, spanning from Chase to Zaragoza streets and Spring to Tarragona streets in downtown Pensacola, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to the organizing efforts of University of West Florida public history alumna Cynthia Catellier. The National Register of Historic Places, administered through the National Park Service, […]
Jun. 10, 2016
UWF engineering student veteran receives prestigious Google scholarship
Elizabeth Jones, an engineering student at the University of West Florida and a military veteran, is one of only eight students in the United States to receive the Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship of $10,000 for the 2016-17 academic year. As part of its commitment to military veterans, the global technology leader partnered with […]
Jun. 09, 2016
Column: Benefits, including health care, make up growing share of employment costs
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 the rising cost of fringe benefits, such as health care, and how that affects wages and employment. Her article can be accessed through the UWF Center for Research and […]
Jun. 08, 2016
Health Care, Other Benefits Becoming More Costly to Employers
Ever wonder why your employer says they can’t afford to pay you a higher wage? For some, it could be the rising cost of fringe benefits.
Jun. 07, 2016
UWF alumnus Anthony Pelezo gifts $100,000 to football program
Alumnus and community advocate, Dr. Anthony Pelezo, will donate $100,000 to the football program at the University of West Florida. To recognize this generous gift, the UWF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has dedicated a space in the Athletic Operations Building to be named in his honor. This gift is also representative of Dr. Pelezo’s membership […]
Jun. 07, 2016
‘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
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
