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

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Jazz Ensemble & Combo in concert on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Pensacola campus. Join the UWF Jazz Combo […]

UWF study of suicide and opioid death rates in US pinpoints geographical areas of concern

An analysis by a University of West Florida team identified areas in the contiguous United States where suicide and opioid death rates are high and where the deaths overlap. The observations have the opportunity to assist health agencies in these areas in identifying conditions that may be driving an unusually high rate of suicides and/or […]

The Art Gallery at UWF presents “Surviving the Wilds of the Panhandle”

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Surviving the Wilds of the Panhandle” by artist Justin Quaid Grubb from Sept. 29 through Nov. 11. An opening reception will be held at TAG on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Artwork will be on display at TAG, located in the Center […]

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UWF Notice: Monitoring Hurricane Ian

University officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ian, which is currently a category 1 hurricane heading toward the Gulf of Mexico. All University of West Florida locations remain open at this time. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Ian is […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert on Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. The concert will be held in Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. Ninth Ave, Pensacola. For their first performance of the season the Runge Strings Orchestra will […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Old Christ Church Chamber Music Concert

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Class in concert on Wednesday, October 5 at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church is celebrating its 16th season.  Under the […]

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UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Misha Quint, cello

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present Misha Quint, cello, on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. Misha Quint will be joined by special guests […]

UWF announces major gift to enhance, name Center for Leadership

The University of West Florida announced today a $2.5 million gift from the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz law firm to name the UWF Center for Leadership and enhance its initiatives. The gift will support the Center for Leadership’s mission to develop effective leaders with a sense of personal authenticity and character, social and civic […]

UWF to announce major gift

WHAT: University of West Florida will announce a major gift to name the UWF College of Business Center for Leadership. WHEN: September 21, 2022 TIME: 1 p.m. WHERE: Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC 17 E Main St #200, Pensacola, FL 32502

UWF launches new 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

The University of West Florida reached an important milestone as the Florida State University System Board of Governors unanimously approved UWF’s new five-year strategic plan at their September meeting. The strategic plan maps out UWF’s institutional mission, president’s vision and strategic directions, goals and indicators of success through 2027. The Board of Governors’ approval is […]

UWF named ‘Great College to Work For’ for tenth year

The University of West Florida was named a 2022 “Great College to Work For” for the tenth year, with special designation as an Honor Roll institution for the fourth straight year. Conducted annually, the Great Colleges to Work For survey collects data and highlights colleges that receive top ratings from their employees on workforce practices […]

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

The University of West Florida was ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2023 Best Colleges rankings on Sept. 12.  “These rankings reflect the world class faculty, supportive staff and robust programming we have here,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “At UWF, […]