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UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded ​$8.3 million grant to launch cybersecurity training program for Florida state and local government personnel

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity received an $8.3 million grant to launch the UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program to provide free cybersecurity training for state and local government personnel. “We are honored to ​​strengthen Florida’s cyber-ready workforce​ by equipping public sector personnel with up-to-date industry certifications​, knowledge and​ skills​,” said Dr. Eman […]

Sep. 14, 2023

UWF named ‘Great College to Work For’ for 11th year

The University of West Florida was named a 2023 “Great College to Work For,” for the 11th year, with special designation as an Honor Roll institution for the fifth straight year. “Our talented faculty and staff, at every level, are engaged in the success of our students and the University,” said UWF President Martha D. […]

Sep. 12, 2023

UWF engineering students develop software to improve military intelligence gathering

Students in the UWF Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to improve battlefield intelligence gathering by creating a machine-learning algorithm. As part of their capstone project, seniors Nathan Harris and Bradley Edgar, are analyzing and training an algorithm to automatically identify military equipment […]

Sep. 07, 2023

UWF Department of Theatre presents ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents the musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Performances will be held September 22-24 and September 29, 30 and October 1 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will take place in the Besser Studio Theatre of the Center for […]

Aug. 31, 2023

The Art Gallery at UWF presents TAG Artist in Residence 2023 ‘Table 7: in the House of Partnership’

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Table 7: in the House of Partnership” featuring alumni from the UWF Department of Art and Design: Kenneth Jordan, Christian Dinh, Josh Green and Selina McKane from Aug. 21 through Sept. 29, 2023. An opening reception will be held at TAG on Wednesday, Aug. 30 […]

Aug. 30, 2023

UWF Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies and UWF Department of Theatre present Judiciary’s Unsung Heroes: James Meredith Trial Reenactment and Q&A

The University of West Florida Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies and UWF Department of Theatre will present the James Meredith Trial Reenactment and Q&A on Saturday, September 16 at 4 p.m. The performance will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the […]

Aug. 28, 2023

UWF students explore the human body with new high-tech virtual dissection tables

The University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has acquired three technologically-advanced anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tables, enhancing learning experiences for anatomy and physiology, nursing and athletic training students. The Anatomage Tables have large, fully interactive, multi-touch screens which provide students the opportunity to learn about the complex systems and structures […]

Aug. 23, 2023

UWF engineering students develop innovative battery charging system for soldiers

A team of University of West Florida undergraduate electrical engineering students at UWF’s Emerald Coast location in Fort Walton Beach has developed an innovative battery charging system for soldiers training and operating in jungle environments. The idea sprang from a meeting with the U.S. Army’s 7th Special Forces Group Innovations team. Earlier this year, members […]

Aug. 21, 2023

University of West Florida forms a new Office of Workforce Development

The University of West Florida is launching the Office of Workforce Development, a one-of-a-kind presidential initiative aimed at aligning education with career success and economic growth. UWF President Martha D. Saunders has named Dr. Sherry Hartnett as director of the Office of Workforce Development. “We envision a talent pipeline that builds on our strengths and […]

Aug. 14, 2023

UWF Move-In Day 2023

WHAT: Media are invited to join UWF executive leadership officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida during Move-In Day. University administrators will visit Presidents Hall, a residence hall on campus, while students move in. WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 TIME: 10 a.m.  WHERE: UWF Pensacola CampusBuilding 10 11000 University ParkwayPensacola, FL 32514 MEDIA CONTACTS:Allison […]

Aug. 10, 2023

UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded ​$2.5 million expansion​ grant, highlighted by White House in national strategy, roundtable event

Updated September 25, 2023 The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity received a $2.5 million grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program at the National Security Agency to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program, CyberSkills2Work. UWF was also invited by the White House to attend an intimate round […]

Aug. 08, 2023

UWF’s Florida Public Archaeology Network awarded $99,968 grant from NOAA’s NERRS Science Collaborative

The Florida Public Archaeology Network, a program of the University of West Florida, has received a $99,968 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative. The grant funds the project “People of the Apalachicola Region: Exploring cultural heritage as a vector for ecosystem planning, management and adaptation.” The […]

Aug. 02, 2023

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