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German MBA students and UWF Executive Mentor Program learn leadership skills from Marine Corps Officer during workshop

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program recently hosted a Marine Leadership Workshop featuring Capt. Nicole Villareal Bastian, U.S. Marines Officer Selection Officer. During the workshop, Bastian spoke on “Leading the Community, Leading for Life.” Bastian was one of the first 24 women to graduate from The Citadel, the Military College […]

Feb. 26, 2014

UWF BEI moves forward with development agreement for restaurants, retail facilities on East Campus

University of West Florida Business Enterprises, Inc. is moving forward with plans to transform the University’s east campus entrance at the intersection of Hwy. 90 and Campus Drive into a vibrant atmosphere featuring restaurants and retail facilities. The UWF Board of Trustees Finance and Facilities committee ratified the Development Agreement and Right of Entry document […]

Feb. 25, 2014

UWF Logistics Team ranks 4th out of 16 at national competition

The University of West Florida Logistics Team recently placed fourth out of 16 teams from across North America at the Denver Transportation Club International Logistics Case Competition, also known as Operation Stimulus. As part of the competition, the UWF team performed a detailed analysis of a comprehensive international supply chain logistics issue along with their […]

Feb. 25, 2014

UWF engages middle school students in STEM education through Discovery Lab

The University of West Florida hosted its kick-off Discovery Lab event today in an effort to engage local middle school students in interactive projects relating to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. “The goal of the Discovery Lab is to promote interest in STEM through discovery and exploration, which are the foundations for science,” […]

Feb. 21, 2014

14 Ideas for 2K14 seminar hosted by UWF College of Business

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Michael Mika, on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for his presentation titled 2K14 Digital Disruption, Tips for Living with the ‘New Normal.’ The event will take place at the UWF College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 101. Mika, Digital Marketing Consultant for 2ManyApps […]

Feb. 20, 2014

UWF launches first Argo Pantry food drive

The University of West Florida, in partnership with Manna Food Bank of Pensacola, is launching its first Argo Pantry food drive today, Feb. 19 with an open house from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The open house will take place at the Dean of Students Office, Building 21, Room 130. Beta tested in fall 2013, […]

Feb. 19, 2014

UWF hosts third annual Northwest Regional Science Olympiad

On Saturday, February 8, the University of West Florida hosted nearly 300 students from Northwest Florida’s public and private schools in the Florida Panhandle at the third annual Northwest Regional Florida Science Olympiad. The event was held at the UWF School of Science and Engineering. Florida Science Olympiad is an official state chapter of Science […]

Feb. 17, 2014

UWF to host lecture highlighting community support of military veterans

The University of West Florida chapter of Student Veterans of America will host “Overcoming Adversity” on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. The event will highlight the achievements of the Carl Brashear Foundation, Volunteers of America, Student Veterans of America and the UWF Military Veterans Resource Center for their continued […]

Feb. 17, 2014

Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF partners with Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office

Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in Santa Rosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial […]

Feb. 14, 2014

UWF HOSA team excels at 2014 regional competition

The UWF Health Occupational Students of America team recently took home the Regional Outstanding HOSA Chapter Award at the 2014 Regional Conference. Individual competitors on the UWF HOSA team also received the following awards: Camille Wood, first place in Biotechnology Jaleese Cope, first place in Physical Therapy Cindy Beecher, first place in Pharmacology Pristine Kirkconnell, […]

Feb. 12, 2014

Senior Economist to address UWF students and the community regarding monetary policy and employment markets

The University of West Florida College of Business Leadership Speaker Series will host a lecture, titled, “Monetary Policy and Employment Markets,” featuring guest speaker Dr. Tom Cunningham, regional executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on, Monday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the UWF Conference Center. The lecture will feature a relaxed, interactive open discussion […]

Feb. 04, 2014

UWF Downtown Lecture Series to present Dr. Amy Mitchell Cook

The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences will host the chair and associate professor of the Department of History, Dr. Amy Mitchell-Cook, as guest speaker for the upcoming UWF Downtown: A Lecture Series Honoring the Arts and Humanities event. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at Heritage Hall […]

Feb. 03, 2014

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