As a living exhibition, the works and curation of the gallery space will continue growing as viewers are invited to participate in the art-making process. UWF and the surrounding communities can visit TAG, in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus to view and interact with the exhibition. Public […]
Tackling the universal struggles of adolescence, community and belonging, “Akeelah and the Bee” was adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West, based on Doug Atchison’s original screenplay. In a city where being book-smart gets you nowhere and being street-smart is essential, 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson feels trapped. She is brilliant, but her home life often […]
UWF announced a $320,000 gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to name the Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care Master of Science in Athletic Training program, housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. The gift will also support Intercollegiate Athletics. “This generous gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care enhances […]
University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders highlighted record enrollment, thriving academic programs and emphasized that UWF is ‘Here for Good’ during her State of the University address broadcast live on NewsRadio 1620 on Oct. 23. The address originally scheduled on Sept. 26 on UWF’s Pensacola campus was canceled due to Hurricane Helene. “I’ll […]
The University of West Florida’s Japan House recently became an important stop for Miss U.S. International and Pensacola-native Alysa Cook. Cook will be competing in Tokyo, Japan and representing the U.S. for the title Miss International. As part of her preparation, she was eager to immerse herself in Japanese culture and deepen her understanding of […]
The Wright Institute for Global and Population Health, housed in UWF’s Usha Kundu, MD College of Health, will sponsor the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit that raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program from Oct. 22-25. The program aims to speed up health research and medical […]
The University of West Florida’s proposal for a new research program known as Water and Vessel Engineering sailed through the provisional approval, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering requested $3,315,600 to establish WAVE and partner with […]
A team of four undergraduate students from the University of West Florida earned the finalist position, placing fourth, at the second National Association of State Procurement Officials, or NASPO, Supply Chain Case Competition hosted in Raleigh, North Carolina on Oct. 4 and 5. The competition aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world […]
The University of West Florida welcomed 20 Pensacola High School juniors to its Pensacola campus on Oct. 9 for the launch of Beyond School Walls at UWF, a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida workplace mentoring program. The University of West Florida welcomed 20 Pensacola High School juniors to its Pensacola campus on Oct. […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Symphonic Band in concert on Sunday, October 13, at 2:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Gulf Breeze Methodist Church. Under new direction by Dr. Sean Kelley, this performance centers around the idea of ‘flight’ and will feature works […]
In their first concert of the season, the UWF Singers will perform various pieces showcasing the ensemble’s vocal talent, comprised of majors from every UWF college. Under the direction of Dr. Peter Steenblik, guests will enjoy a potpourri of repertoire from the group’s fall festivals and concerts, including pieces from Mack Wilberg, Jennifer Lucy Cook, […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert on Monday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the UWF Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola Campus. Under the direction of Ramel Price and […]
