UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Wells Fargo host Gannett East Group president as part of lecture series

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Wells Fargo present “Leadership vs. Management in Times of Transformation” by Michael G. Kane, president of the East Group at publishing powerhouse Gannett Company, on Feb. 4, 2016. The presentation will take place from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a dessert reception […]

Professor and post doctoral scholar work on project in the lab.

Youngil Lee Explores Many Benefits of Exercise

Dr. Youngil Lee spends weekday mornings teaching University of West Florida students. He spends many afternoons in his molecular and cellular exercise physiology laboratory located in the Department of Exercise Science and Community Health.

University of West Florida Mock Trial Team hosts 2016 Argo Invitational

The University of West Florida Mock Trial Team hosted the fifth annual UWF Argo Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17. The event, which was held in the UWF Mock Trial Courtroom, is sponsored by Stetson University College of Law. A total of 26 teams from 18 universities competed in the tournament this […]

State University System launches website, kicks off pro-business campaign

Joined by state lawmakers and business leaders, members from across the State University System on Wednesday came together to celebrate its new campaign. Think Florida: A Higher Degree for Business. The concept, created with input from all 12 of Florida’s public universities, is designed to build synergies with Florida’s business community and promote further collaboration […]

Column: Local tourism industry sees quick rebound after Great Recession

Dr. Rick Harper serves as associate vice president for research and economic opportunity at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. He directs the University’s Center for Research and Economic Opportunity. By RICK HARPER | rharper@uwf.edu Leisure and hospitality has been the fastest growing sector in the Pensacola economy for the last several years. This can […]

UWF Chemistry Scholars explore post-graduate opportunities at MIT

Three University of West Florida Chemistry Scholars students recently attended the DOW-MIT ACCESS program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Seniors Karl Reyes, Pristine Kirkconnell and Cathlene Del Rosario spent time on MIT’s campus in Cambridge, as well as surrounding areas. The all-expense paid trip allowed them to interact with graduate students, members of the […]

UWF receives historic $5 million gift, largest by living donor in University history

Donor recognizes relationship with Bense as significant factor The University of West Florida received the largest gift from a living donor in its history today. Long-time supporter Harold E. ‘Hal’ Marcus allocated $5 million to the College of Science and Engineering. The College will be named the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering in […]

UWF Notice: Hoverboard and Electronic Equipment

Effective immediately, the possession, use, or storage of electronic equipment such as Hoverboards, Swagways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers and any similar devices is prohibited anywhere on the University of West Florida Pensacola Campus, including in residence halls and apartments. This applies to all members of the campus community, and has been enacted to mitigate potential on-campus […]

UWF Historic Trust opens “Centennial Faces” exhibit in February

The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host “Centennial Faces” at the T. T. Wentworth Jr. Museum from Feb. 1, 2016 through April 25, 2016. The exhibit – comprised of 49 portraits by late 19th century Tallahassee photographer Alvan S. Harper – provides a fresh perspective on the lives of African-American citizens in Tallahassee […]

UWF Department of Music presents the 10th Annual All-Steinway School Celebration

The UWF Department of Music will present its 10th Annual All-Steinway School Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola Campus. Through a generous gift from Helen Wentworth in 2006, the UWF Department […]

UWF to announce major gift on Jan. 19

WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a press conference to announce a major gift to the University. WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 TIME: 11 a.m. WHERE: University of West Florida College of Science and Engineering 11000 University Parkway, Building 4 Pensacola, Florida MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Gonzalez Director of University Communications University of West […]

James Frazier and his team present their RSS recomendation project in Dr. Eman El-Sheikh’s class in the College of Science & Engineering.

Artificial Intelligence Course Innovates at UWF

Predicting stock prices and giving a tour of a building are very different tasks. But University of West Florida students last semester used the same tool – artificial intelligence – to accomplish both of them.