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UWF, FIU to host free cybersecurity leadership and strategy training for Florida public sector executives

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity and the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, in collaboration with Florida International University’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, will host free cybersecurity leadership and strategy training sessions for Florida public sector executives. “With the rising number of ransomware and other cyber attacks, […]

Mar. 07, 2024

UWF joins national sexual violence prevention collective

The University of West Florida has joined the eighth cohort of NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective. The two-year program guides colleges and universities that have committed to ending sexual violence through an evaluation and action-planning framework that will further bolster response and prevention initiatives on campus. UWF joins a group of 15 colleges and universities […]

Mar. 05, 2024

UWF Arbor Day Market celebrates natural beauty of Pensacola campus, recognition by Arbor Day Foundation

On March 2, the University of West Florida hosted the inaugural Arbor Day Market, inviting students, faculty, staff and community members to enjoy the University’s 1,600-acre Pensacola campus and celebrate its designation by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus Higher Education. The event overlooked the University’s magnificent Camellia Garden. Attendees were treated to […]

Mar. 04, 2024

University of West Florida designated Purple Star Campus

The University of West Florida has been named a Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus for its commitment to supporting military students and families as they transition to college. UWF was one of the first three universities in the Florida State University System to earn the designation. “UWF prides itself on its distinguished outreach to members […]

Feb. 22, 2024

UWF and DOD SkillBridge program help veteran transition to civilian nursing educator career

For Army Lt. Col. Brandy Clayton, retirement after 24 years of active duty brought some uncertainties about her future along with some things she knew for sure. She knew she wanted to put her experience as a military nurse educator to work in the civilian sector after retirement. Originally from Fort Walton Beach, she also […]

Feb. 20, 2024

UWF Department of Theatre presents ‘Macbeth: Sands of Fate’

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” entitled “Macbeth: Sands of Fate” adapted by Ashley McGlothren. Performances will be held February 16 – 18 and February 23 – 25 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will take place […]

Feb. 07, 2024

UWF online programs continue to rank among best in U.S. News and World Report

“The national rankings by U.S. News and World Report reflect UWF’s unwavering commitment to providing dynamic academic programs that prepare students to achieve their career and life goals,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “It is a testament to our laser focus on meeting the varied needs of our students and the dedication of the […]

Feb. 07, 2024

UWF team places in top 5 in national data science competition

A University of West Florida team placed fifth against teams including Yale University, Dartmouth College and others at a national competition held by the University of South Carolina. The USC National Big Data Health Science Student Case Competition was held Jan. 26-28. UWF graduate students Gail Han and Jason Gerstenberger and UWF undergraduate student Dylan […]

Feb. 05, 2024

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Old Christ Church Chamber Music Concert ‘An Early Valentine Celebration’

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Series on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. The UWF Chamber Music class dives into the spring semester with a musical celebration of love and happiness. […]

Jan. 31, 2024

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Steinway/Bösendorfer Piano Celebration, An Evening of Romantic Piano Music

The UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Annual Steinway/Bösendorfer Piano Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. For this year’s celebration, the talented pianists from the studios of Dr. […]

Jan. 23, 2024

UWF students use UWF conservation acreage as Living Lab to support the campus ecosystem

Updated Feb. 8, 2024: The University of West Florida’s original campus plans emphasized preserving its natural landscape, and more than 50 years later, the University continues to protect and preserve its 1,600 acres of natural grandeur. While people are familiar with UWF’s natural beauty, many people may be unfamiliar with an important practice that UWF […]

Jan. 23, 2024

Winter Weather Notice – Jan. 16, 2024

University officials are closely monitoring a hard freeze warning and wind chill advisory that will be in effect tonight through tomorrow morning in Northwest Florida. All University of West Florida locations remain open at this time. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. Students, faculty and staff are advised to use their […]

Jan. 16, 2024

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