Musical conductor conducts UWF Singers group of students performing on stage.

Dr. Grier School of Music presents the UWF Singers in Concert with Troy University

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers in their annual “Collaborations” concert. This year’s concert will feature two guest choirs from Troy University. The performance will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and […]

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UWF ranks top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings for five years

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News and World report, which released its 2027 Best College Rankings today. UWF also placed No. 4 in a newly established category, Best Value Schools for In-State Students – Regional Universities South.   “At […]

UWF President Manny Diaz Jr. stands between two national merit finalists on the library staircase.

UWF welcomes 2026 National Merit Finalists and top scholarship recipients

The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, bringing the recipients of this scholarship to 20 students since 2017. James Donald “Jack” Treick and Micaiah Henry are among the approximately 16,000 students across the country who met the requirements for finalist standing out of an estimated 1.3 million participating high […]

Manny Diaz Jr. speaks at a podium in front of a room of people. Banner on the right says, "UWF Office of Military Services."

UWF partners with Home Base Florida to expand military wellness support in Northwest Florida

The University of West Florida announced a new partnership with Home Base Florida, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, bringing the organization’s Warrior Health and Fitness program to UWF’s Pensacola campus. UWF is only one of three universities across the nation to house this program that will expand access to community-based health, […]

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UWF Theatre presents “Alice in Wonderland”

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present “Alice in Wonderland,” adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, based on the book by Lewis Carroll and produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. The production will open Friday, Oct. 2, and will close Sunday, Oct. 11. For specific dates and […]

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UWF sets graduates up for career success

As the University of West Florida recognizes National Workforce Development Day on Sept. 17, 2026, students across academic disciplines are reflecting on the opportunities the University has provided to help kick-start their careers. Whether through conversations with employers at career fairs, guidance from career advisors, internship opportunities made possible through industry partnerships or paid, part-time […]

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UWF professor receives national award for empowering economically disadvantaged students

The University of West Florida’s Professor of Chemistry and Associate Vice President of Computational Intelligence and Student Scholar Programs Dr. Karen Molek has received a national award from the American Chemical Society for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students in Careers in the Chemical Sciences.  “I am deeply honored to receive this ACS Award,” Molek […]

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The Art Gallery at UWF presents “Altered State” at The 52 World’s Inspire Apartments

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida in collaboration with The 52 World presents “Altered State,” a multidisciplinary exhibition featuring work created by student artists in the department’s BFA Summer Studio class. This exhibit will take place through Oct. 1 at The 52 World’s Inspire Apartments, part of a master-planned Pensacola community. The […]

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UWF announces 2026-27 Gulf Coast Culture Series: Revolution & Rebellion

The University of West Florida’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is proud to announce the lineup of fall events for this year’s Gulf Coast Culture Series: Revolution & Rebellion. The Gulf Coast Culture Series is an evolution of the longstanding Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series. Launched in 2024, it expands beyond lectures to […]

A student wearing a UWF Student Veterans of America tshirt sits at a picnic table outside the University Commons working on a laptop.

UWF to host Home Base ribbon cutting

WHAT: Media are invited to join UWF for the opening of Home Base’s new location on UWF’s Pensacola Campus. Home Base works to promote physical and mental wellness for veterans, service members and their families. President Manny Diaz Jr. and University leaders will be in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony.  WHEN: Friday, Sept. 18, […]

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UWF to host Constitution Day events

The University of West Florida will join the nation in commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Thursday, Sept. 17, by hosting three free public lectures and discussions examining the ideas, debates and historical traditions that shaped the U.S. Constitution and the nation’s founding.  Constitution Day, also recognized as Citizenship Day, provides an opportunity to […]

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Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Jazz Ensemble in concert

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Commons Great Hall, Building 22, on the UWF Pensacola campus. Join the UWF Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola for an informal evening of […]