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 […]

UWF Innovation Institute and CoderDojo Pensacola award first achievement belts to ninja students

Yesterday, CoderDojo Pensacola awarded seven “ninja students” USB white belt wristbands at an awards ceremony held at UWF Innovation Institute. The ninjas were awarded belts for attending five classes and demonstrating the ability to program their own interactive stories and animations. The CoderDojo initiative is part of the Innovation Institute’s efforts to engage students in […]

UWF creates University College to enhance student success, support and professional readiness

The University of West Florida recently launched University College to enhance the effectiveness of student support services by streamlining programs into one comprehensive unit. The college consists of academic programs, including the Kugelman Honors Program and General Studies Program, as well as the First Year Advising Center and professional readiness programs. “We created University College […]

UWF named a lead institution in civic engagement by National Association

For the second consecutive year, the University of West Florida was recently selected to participate in a national initiative on civic learning and democratic engagement. The University was named one of nearly 100 colleges and universities in the nation as a Lead Institution by NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, the leading voice for […]

UWF students engage in the nation’s largest annual day of service

In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time at eight local area nonprofit organizations. The service day will begin tomorrow, Sept. 11 at 8:15 a.m. 9/11 Day is the nation’s largest annual day of charitable engagement. Last year, more than […]

Local family leaves $770k legacy gift to impact future of UWF Football and academic student success

The University of West Florida announced today a legacy gift totaling more than $770,000 from the estate of John Thayer and Joan Ames Burr. Of the total gift, $250,000 will go toward UWF athletics as the lead gift for UWF Football, and more than $500,000 will support high impact and undergraduate research initiatives in the […]

UWF Innovation Institute hosts grand opening

Today, UWF Innovation Institute is hosting a grand opening ceremony to display the Institute’s collaborative academic problem solving and community partnerships. The grand opening will take place at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and open house at Innovation Institute, located at 321 N. Devilliers St. Suite 308 in downtown Pensacola. Established in 2013, Innovation […]

UWF to announce major gift

WHAT: The University of West Florida will announce a major gift to enhance athletic and academic success on Tuesday, Sept. 9. A reception will follow the announcement. WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 9 TIME: 2 p.m. WHERE: Argonaut Athletic Club UWF MEDIA CONTACTS: Megan Prawdzik Gonzalez Director of Communications 850.797.0922 MeganG@uwf.edu Matt Rowley Director of Athletic Communications […]