Instead of getting a minimum-wage job or spending countless hours at the beach over the summer, University of West Florida student Kristin Hill put her studies to use at Heritage Village, a 21-acre living history museum near St. Petersburg, Fla. Heritage Village first opened in 1977 and is comprised of more than 28 structures, including […]
Some people appreciate athletes for the sport they play or the inspiration to strive toward goals. Some enjoy reviewing stats and learning all they can about their favorite player. For the students of 14 Pensacola area schools, the University of West Florida Argonauts are much more: they are mentors. Since December 2010, the Argie’s R&R […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications Gary Buffington III, a freshman from Tampa, Fla., recently signed a contract with the UWF golf team. He is attending UWF on a full scholarship thanks to the John C. Pace, Jr. Pace Scholars award. Buffington is the third generation in his family to attend UWF, and his father, Gary […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications The UWF pep band is back this year and ready to fire up crowds of Argos. After a successful first year, the band is gearing up to spread Argo spirit this fall. “This year, the band will play in the fall and the spring,” said Joseph Spaniola, Ph.D., chair of […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications Students at the University of West Florida will face challenging moments in their college careers, but they have to keep pushing, according to Quint Studer in his fall convocation address on Thursday. More than 400 faculty, staff and students attended convocation in the Commons Auditorium. Studer, CEO and founder of […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications The University of West Florida welcomed author George Saunders to campus on March 24 to speak to students about his writing accomplishments. Saunders is the author of three collections of short stories including the bestselling “Pastoralia,” “CivilWarLand in Bad Decline” and “In Persuasion Nation.” “Pastoralia” and “CivilWarLand in Bad Decline” […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications The University of West Florida Alumni Association named its 2011 alumni award recipients during the Annual Awards Program and Celebration held April 2 during Festival on the Green. The awards are given each year in recognition of those who work to help and promote the university, the alumni association and […]
The University of West Florida welcomed its largest incoming freshman class on Move-In Day Aug. 17. This year, 1,500 new students were accepted to UWF, a 17 percent increase over last year’s freshman class of 1,250. Outside of the university’s freshman dormitory, Martin Hall, students were lined up by the dozens, eager to sign in […]
Faculty and students from the University of West Florida were honored at the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) annual conference in Naples, Fla., at the association’s Golden Image Awards Aug. 9. UWF faculty member Rick Scott won the prestigious Doris Fleischman award, which recognizes tireless effort and contributions to the field of public relations. Scott […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications A crowd of more than 100 faculty members filled the theatre at the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA)Tuesday to hear Curtis Bonk speak about how technology influences higher education. Bonk is the author of “The World is Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education,” and he is […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications The University of West Florida is one of America’s Top Colleges, according to the annual Forbes poll released Aug. 3. This is the first time UWF has been listed in the Forbes ranking. UWF ranked in several categories, including Top 100 Best Buy Colleges, Best Southern Colleges, and Best Research […]
The University of West Florida has been awarded a Campus Suicide Prevention grant under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act. UWF is expected to receive up to $306,000 over the next three years, with a first year award amount of $100,330, to be used toward education and training to students, faculty and staff on mental […]
