UWF Computer Science students competed against other institutions during the Intercollegiate Programming Contest in the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering on Mar. 5, 2022.

UWF team earns third place in computer programming competition

A total of 67 student teams competed in Division I and Division II of the competition at UWF and four other host universities including the College of Charleston, Mercer University, Samford University and Florida International University. During the five-hour long competition, teams of three students wrote several computer programs to solve algorithmic problems. Solutions were […]

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UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents faculty and friends Chamber Winds concert

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present a faculty and friends Chamber Winds concert on Monday, March 28 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. The Chamber Winds concert […]

UWF Women in Leadership speaker Dr. Deborah German, the vice president of health affairs and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Central Florida

UWF College of Business hosts eighth annual Women in Leadership Conference

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program hosted its eighth annual Women in Leadership Conference on Friday, March 11, reaching a sold-out crowd of more than 430 students, young professionals and executives in attendance, as well as over 300 who attended online via livestream. “It’s incredible how this annual conference has […]

UWF understands the important role that family members play in the support and success of our active duty service members and veterans, extending its services to family members in order to assist them in reaching their academic goals.

UWF ranks in top five nationally for Military Friendly® Schools

The University of West Florida has been recognized with a 2022-2023 Top Ten Military Friendly® School designation in the large public category. In the annual rankings released on March 7, 2022, UWF ranked No. 4, jumping to the highest spot on the list in school history. UWF was the only Florida State University System institution […]

Dr. James Arruda, professor in the University of West Florida Department of Psychology,

UWF professor partners with BIOPAC to develop early Alzheimer’s detection device

Dr. James Arruda, professor in the University of West Florida Department of Psychology, recently signed a consulting and licensing agreement with California-based company, BIOPAC Systems Inc., to collaborate on the development of a device that could be instrumental in the early detection of Alzheimer’s. A patent is estimated to be completed within six months. Arruda […]

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Kinsella, Director for the UWF College of Business Center for Leadership.

UWF College of Business forms Center for Leadership, appoints retired Navy captain as director

The University of West Florida College of Business has hired retired U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Kinsella to create and direct its newly formed Center for Leadership, effective March 1. Kinsella is charged with building University-industry linkages for the Center as well as creating leadership development programs for the University and community. “I am excited about […]

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Media invited to German Consul General to visit UWF and host discussion on Ukrainian crisis

WHAT: Media are invited to attend “Germany: Navigating Response to the Ukrainian Crisis,” a campus lecture by Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Andreas T. Siegel. The discussion will include Germany and NATO’s role in response to the Ukrainian crisis, followed by a Q&A session. Siegel is a career diplomat with a broad […]

The UWF Center for Cybersecurity is a cutting-edge site that supports full-spectrum cyber operations including detection, incident response, protection, recovery and investigation using hands-on, scenario-based training. Located in the Studer Community Institute in downtown Pensacola, the Center for Cybersecurity's location positions the Center to conduct innovative teaching, research and training for students, professionals and state agency personnel.

UWF Cybersecurity adds partnerships and workforce development opportunities in 2022

The University of West Florida’s Center for Cybersecurity is building off its momentum since emerging as a national leader in cybersecurity workforce development. The Center, established in 2014, continues to expand and add new partnerships and opportunities for workforce cyber training. This year, UWF was named among 84 institutions across the country selected to join […]

UWF Singers present ‘Collaborations’

The “Collaborations” concerts began in 2016 to connect the UWF Singers with other local choirs at the high School and collegiate levels. For the concert, the Singers will be joined by the choir from Navarre High School. The UWF Concert Choir will be performing excerpts from the “Song of Survival” collection by Margaret Dryburgh and […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents UWF Bands Showcase Weekend

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present a weekend of Bands Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 27 at 4 p.m. The concerts will be held in the Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Street, downtown Pensacola. On Saturday, Feb. 26, the UWF Jazz Ensemble […]

UWF announces gifts from key Football Founders to support Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center

The University of West Florida recently announced $100,000 gifts each from Dr. Judy Bense, UWF President Emeritus, and Eric and Peg Nickelsen, UWF Football Founders, in support of the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center within that expansion. Bense first announced the establishment of a UWF football team in Fall 2013, during her eight-year tenure as […]

The Art Gallery at UWF presents “if you can see a thing whole…”

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida, presents “if you can see a thing whole…”, an exhibition featuring New Orleans based artists Hannah Chalew and Pippin Frisbie-Calder. The exhibition will run from Feb. 10 through March 3. TAG is located in The Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola […]