UWF Notice: Single-Vehicle Accident Update

UWF Notice: Single-Vehicle Accident on Pensacola Campus Update Sept. 29, 2014 1:19 p.m. The single-vehicle car accident that occurred in the outbound curve of Campus Drive on the Pensacola Campus has been safely cleared by UWF Police. All lanes are open at this time. — UWF Notice: Single-Vehicle Accident on Pensacola Campus Sept. 29, 2014 […]

UWF student addresses environmental issues through NASA DEVELOP Program

A University of West Florida alumna and current graduate student Talia Smith experienced the opportunity of a lifetime when she spent the summer participating in the NASA DEVELOP Program at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Smith, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and a certificate in geographic information systems, or GIS, […]

UWF to host fifth annual Family Weekend

The University of West Florida will host its fifth annual Family Weekend Oct. 17-19. During the weekend, parents and siblings of UWF students can take part in a variety of activities provided by the Office of Family Programs, connect with one another and become more familiar with campus life. The weekend will host entertaining and […]

UWF Historic Trust to host grand opening of Voices of Pensacola presented by Gulf Power

WHAT: University of West Florida President Judy Bense, Gulf Power President Stan Connally and UWF Historic Trust Board Chair Jerry Maygarden will commemorate the grand opening of Voices of Pensacola presented by Gulf Power on Thursday, Oct. 2 during an invitation-only event. Voices of Pensacola serves as a multicultural center highlighting the city’s diverse history […]

UWF named to 2015 Military Friendly Schools List by MilitaryFriendlySchools.com

The University of West Florida was recently designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by MilitaryFriendlySchools.com. “I am very pleased that UWF continues to be recognized as an institution who truly cares about their veteran students and families – because we do,” said Marc Churchwell, director of the UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center. “With the growing […]

UWF President Bense highlights planned improvements during 2014 State of the University Address

University of West Florida President Judy Bense presented the 2014 State of the University address today, where she emphasized upcoming enhancements and changes planned for the 2014-2015 academic year. “Our success is up to us,” Bense said. “We have huge challenges, but we owe it to our students, their families and the community to resolve […]

UWF welcomes new deans as part of academic reorganization

The University of West Florida Division of Academic Affairs is currently implementing a restructure of its academic departments. As part of the process, the former three-college structure will be transitioned into four academic colleges, with three new deans hired to date. “With the appointments of Drs. Michael Huggins, Steve Brown and William Crawley, I believe […]

UWF to host 2014 State of the University Address

WHAT: University of West Florida President Judy Bense will host the 2014 State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. WHEN:  Wednesday, Sept. 24 TIME:  10 a.m. WHERE: University Commons Auditorium, Building 22 MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Prawdzik Gonzalez Director of Communications University of West Florida 850.797.0922 MeganG@uwf.edu

UWF welcomes inaugural President Scholarship Competition recipients

This fall, the University of West Florida welcomed an incoming class of freshman students, thirteen of whom are the recipients of the University’s most prestigious scholarships. The scholarships were awarded as part of the inaugural President’s Scholarship Competition, held in January. During the competition, 141 high school seniors vied for the scholarships. The students were invited […]

UWF partners with Okaloosa County to expand Northwest Florida manufacturing and engineering workforce

The University of West Florida, in collaboration with the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County and CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, is currently underway to expand TeCMEN, the Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network. Currently, the partnership is conducting a needs assessment to determine which five advanced manufacturing certification training opportunities per year will be offered for […]

Wells Fargo and the UWF Executive Mentor Program partner to present inaugural event lecture

Wells Fargo and the University of West Florida College of Business will host the new Wells Fargo and the Executive Mentor Program Lecture Series on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 101. Wells Fargo Florida Lead Region President, Scott M. Coble, will give the inaugural event lecture […]

UWF Board of Trustees Emergency Meeting: Sept. 15

The University of West Florida Board of Trustees announces an emergency meeting on Monday, Sept. 15 at 9:30 a.m. in building 12, Alumni Room. A copy of the agenda, including start times and any change in location, is available here. Any person who wishes to appeal a decision made by the Board of Trustees with […]