The University of West Florida celebrated military veterans Nov. 10 by honoring those who have served in the armed forces. Emotions were high as the Pledge of Allegiance was sung, a medley of armed forces tunes were played and guest speakers offered their gratitude to military members in the room and around the world. “This […]
Within the span of 10 years, HealthSouth CFO Aaron Beam went from helping to revolutionize the health care industry and being a millionaire, to participating in one of the largest and most publicized cases of corporate fraud ever, lending him time in prison. Beam spoke at the University of West Florida Nov. 8 on the […]
Update: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4:30 p.m. The boil water advisory has been lifted. The Escambia County Department of Health has completed its testing and found no evidence of contamination. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 4 p.m. The water pressure is now restored to the effected buildings; however, the boil water notice remains in effect. Water used for cooking […]
What started off as a volunteer position as a technician at the Baptist Healthcare clinic in Pensacola, Fla. led to a part-time job for University of West Florida nursing student Cristiane Barros. Originally from Recife, Brazil, Barros came to the United States in 2007 to participate in UWF’s English program. She decided to continue on […]
The University of West Florida is taking yet another positive step forward to improve academic quality and reflect the layout of larger institutions. As of Oct. 1, the Communication Arts department officially merged with the School of Fine and Performing Arts to create the School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. This new structure is […]
PENSACOLA, Fla.- Aaron Beam, former CEO of HealthSouth, to speak on ethics and crossing the line When: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Where: University of West Florida Conference Center, Building 22, Ballrooms B and C Why: During this free event, Aaron Beam, the former millionaire-turned-yardman, will tell his tale of getting involved […]
Screaming fans, pep bands and referees may seem like the makings of a high-energy football or basketball game, but the attendees at Saturday’s BEST Robotics Competition were treated to a different type of sport. The event brought together 20 middle- and high-school teams from the local area to face off in a competition involving Science, […]
The University of West Florida Army and Air Force ROTC detachments competed in the first-ever Commander’s Cup Friday and Saturday to build camaraderie among cadets. Every year, the two detachments hold a flag football game for bragging rights, but this year they decided to take it to the next level by creating a bigger event […]
About 40 divers, including more than 25 students from the UWF Scuba Club, put their pumpkin carving skills to the test in the third annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest at the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club in Pensacola. The annual event benefits Toys for Tots, and the entry fee for the competition was one unwrapped toy […]
On Sept. 12, 2001, just one day following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the United States Marine Corps gained a young man ready to serve his country at any cost. After completing two tours in Iraq, one that left him severely wounded, veteran student Robin “Griff” Griffiths is transitioning well to college […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. – University of West Florida (UWF) Provost Chula King announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Northrup to dean of UWF’s College of Professional Studies (COPS), effective immediately. Northrup served as interim dean of COPS since early 2010. “The numerous comments I received from COPS faculty and staff regarding this appointment were overwhelmingly positive,” […]
Before she left high school, Brandi Crews helped raise $32,000 so that disadvantaged children in her community could have presents for Christmas. She also tutored mentally disabled children with reading, sent care packages to the troops in Iraq, volunteered with the March of Dimes and Relay for Life and co-produced a docudrama on drunk driving […]
