UWF dedicates Community Spirit pathway

By Josh Newby, University Communications A class of University of West Florida students raised $17,762 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, by offering those who gave $100 or more the chance to put a personal name or brief phrase on an engraved brick. The bricks will create a commemorative pathway at UWF, dedicated […]

UWF College of Business announces six Outstanding Student Award recipients

By Josh Newby, University Communications Six students from the University of West Florida College of Business received Outstanding Student Awards April 1. The awards recognize students with an exceptional GPA and a faculty nomination. The winners of the award are: Justin Anderson, from the Department of Marketing; James Harrison and Sarah Neuland, from the Department […]

UWF students prepare tax returns for local taxpayers

By Josh Newby, University Communications Students at the University of West Florida (UWF) helped more than 90 taxpayers file federal tax returns for 2010 at no cost. Eight students, part of a financial and accounting service learning program, in partnership with the United Way of Escambia County and the Internal Revenue Service, gained valuable experience […]

Students from the College of Arts and Sciences shine at State Competition

By Lauren Haggett, University Communications Three University of West Florida students advanced to the National level after competing in the State Leadership Conference for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) in Jacksonville last week. Lauren Quinn, Narcissus Willis and Kimberly Giles, all seniors at UWF, will travel to Anaheim, Calif. in June to compete in […]

UWF College of Business breaks ground on new facility

The University of West Florida broke ground on an iconic new Education Center for the College of Business on March 25. The new 36,000-square-foot complex, planned for completion in August 2012, will include a three-story atrium/lobby, high tech classrooms, an outdoor seating area, café, computer labs, a counseling center, a career services center with interview […]

Alternative Spring Break students help the less fortunate

By Josh Newby, University Communications Instead of relaxing at the beach, socializing with friends or catching up on studying, a group of 11 students at the University of West Florida decided to help those less fortunate in Central Florida over the course of their spring break. The UWF Alternative Spring Break program is part of […]

Chemistry professor swings large donation for UWF

By Lauren Haggett, University Communications A $35,000 scientific instrument donated to the University of West Florida will enable chemistry students to have hands-on experience as undergrads. Thanks to the chemistry department and the diligent efforts of Frederick Hileman, Ph.D., research associate, Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry and mass spectrometry expert at UWF, the department is […]

UWF journalism students win big at southeast competition

By Josh Newby, University Communications The Voyager, the University of West Florida student newspaper, placed fourth in the Best College Newspaper competition of the Southeast Journalism Conference, up from its ninth place finish in 2010. The contest result was announced at Troy University, site of the Feb. 17-19 annual gathering of mass media students and […]

UWF logistics team wins second place in national competition

By Josh Newby, University Communications In January, six University of West Florida students won second place in Denver, Colo., beating out 14 of the top logistics programs in North America during the Operation Stimulus/Denver Transportation Club annual logistics case competition. Members of the UWF team included Tom Cahill, Mike Bush, Daniel Marron, Preston Stokes, Laura […]

UWF hosts 10th annual ROTC orienteering meet

By Josh Newby, University Communications More than 250 local high school students gathered at the University of West Florida Feb. 12 to learn and practice teamwork and navigational skills, as well as become better citizens and students. Feb. 12 marked the university’s 10th annual ROTC orienteering meet. The day started at 8 a.m. in various […]

Comedian takes satirical look at race & culture

By Kelly Russ, University Communications In a satirical look at race and culture, comedian Elon James White performed for an audience of about 50 in the Music Hall at the University of West Florida’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The performance was part of the John C. Pace Jr. Symposium Series, which is designed […]

President Judith Bense wins “Woman of the Year”

By Josh Newby, University Communications University of West Florida President Dr. Judith Bense received the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce’s “Woman of the Year” award Jan. 29. Bense was described as being a groundbreaking leader in Santa Rosa County and someone who is active in the area’s growth. “Almost immediately after being named president […]