The University of West Florida Police Department has achieved reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation through 2029. Accreditation increases the department’s ability to prevent and control crime through effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services. “As an agency, we understand the importance of accreditation,” said UWF Police Chief Roman Jackson. “We […]
The University of West Florida is proud to announce the official expansion of its nationally recognized Center for Cybersecurity to the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, signifying the center’s expanded mission to become a global leader in advancing secure, responsible and trustworthy digital and intelligent systems. “By integrating artificial intelligence research and training into […]
A joint University of West Florida and Institute for Human & Machine Cognition team has received a $775,360 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program grant from the Office of Naval Research to expand its capabilities in multi-robot autonomy and human-machine teaming. The funding will support the acquisition of advanced humanoid and ground robotic platforms, high-performance onboard […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers and the UWF Concert Choir in their “A Musical Journey” concert. The performance will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF […]
On Friday, Feb. 13, the Pensacola Museum of History opened a new exhibit entitled “Dressing History: Fabric of War,” located in the Textile Gallery on the second floor of the museum. Through the examination of uniforms and functional textiles, the exhibit focuses on fabric as a central component of military innovation, while also revealing how […]
The University of West Florida reached a historic milestone on Feb. 11, 2026, officially breaking ground on the Darrell Gooden Stadium, a multi-use football and events facility that represents UWF’s growth and a significant investment in the community. University leaders, student-athletes, donors, community partners and elected officials gathered on campus to celebrate the start of […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Kamerman Piano Series at UWF featuring guest performer Albert Cano Smit. The performance will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. […]
The University of West Florida has received a $2 million, six-year National Science Foundation S-STEM Track 2: Implementation grant to support academically talented, financially disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The award will provide scholarships to 38 Pell-eligible STEM students while embedding expanded mental health resources within the existing STEM Living […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Jazz Ensemble and Combo in concert. The UWF Jazz Ensemble will perform on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Commons Great Hall on the UWF Pensacola campus. The UWF Jazz Combo will perform on Thursday, Feb. 19, at […]
WHAT: Celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Darrell Gooden Stadium at the University of West Florida, a transformative on-campus facility that will enhance the student experience and serve as a hub for community engagement. UWF President Manny Diaz Jr. and others will be giving remarks during the ceremony, and a reception will follow at the […]
The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Performances will be held Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, […]
The University of West Florida’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is proud to announce the lineup of spring events for this year’s Gulf Coast Culture Series: Pensacola Noir. The Gulf Coast Culture Series is an evolution of the longstanding Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series. Launched in 2024, GCC expands beyond lectures to celebrate […]
