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Returning to UWF: Library Reopen

All University of West Florida Library locations will reopen to students, faculty and staff on Monday, August 17, 2020, and operate with reduced hours. Requirements: Per UWF guidelines, face coverings must be worn. Anyone visiting UWF library locations must complete the Daily COVID-19 Pre-screening prior to visiting. All library locations are closed to the general […]

UWF celebrates spring and summer graduates with first virtual commencement

Commencement is a significant moment in the lives of graduates and their loved ones who supported them through their educational journey. On Saturday, August 8, the University of West Florida Class of 2020 spring and summer graduates celebrated that milestone and etched their names in University history as participants in the first virtual commencement. UWF […]

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Returning to UWF: Recreation Reopen

The University of West Florida Health, Leisure and Sports Facility and the Aquatic Center officially reopened and will operate on reduced hours. Fitness equipment and spaces have been modified to meet safe distancing measures. Requirements: Face coverings are required in the buildings, but may be removed while working out or swimming. Anyone visiting UWF Recreation […]

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Returning to UWF: Required Student Training

The mandatory COVID-19 Student Training is now available on MyUWF. All students are required to complete this short training by the following dates: Students living on campus must complete the training before their assigned move-in day during move-in week, Monday, August 17. All other students must complete the training before the first day of class, […]

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UWF program paves a multitude of career paths for music majors

The University of West Florida has added the Bachelor of Arts in Music and an Outside Field program, which will allow students a unique opportunity to prepare for employment in a variety of disciplines including music, the humanities, education, health and STEM fields. The program is designed for students interested in majoring in music while […]

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Returning to UWF: Student Face Covering Pick-Up

As part of the Returning to UWF Plan, the University is providing every student with one free reusable cloth face covering. To view face covering pick-up locations, dates and times, visit the Face Covering Distribution webpage. Students must have a valid UWF ID to pick-up their face coverings. For students who have not yet received […]

UWF professors Dr. Valerie Morganson and Dr. Steve Kass, along with graduate students Kenzie Hurley, Cayla Hartley, Kaylin Strong and Dean Jones, conducting parachute simulations with former U.S. Navy pilot Andy Caputi on Jan. 22, 2020.

UWF researchers work with SoarTech, U.S. Navy to evaluate parachute training system

University of West Florida researchers are helping the U.S. Navy evaluate parachute training devices for its pilots and other personnel. Dr. Steven Kass, professor in the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Valerie Morganson, associate professor in the Department of Psychology have been working on the project. Their work includes conducting analyses to determine the cognitive skills […]

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Returning to UWF: Mandatory Daily COVID-19 Pre-Screening

The UWF Fall 2020 Returning to UWF Plan includes important information about students’ health and wellness, and the prevention of COVID-19. In order to make UWF a safer and healthier environment, students and employees are required to take a daily pre-screening outlined below. The pre-screening is a brief set of questions. It can be found […]

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New partnership connects UWF students and alumni with employers for micro-internships

The University of West Florida’s Office of Career Development and Community Engagement has partnered with Parker Dewey to help students and alumni gain meaningful job experience and launch their careers during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Parker Dewey offers a platform to connect current students with employers to complete micro-internships, which are paid assignments similar to […]

Virtual cybersecurity training at the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office 

UWF partners with Escambia County elections staff to enhance cybersecurity preparations

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity provided virtual training for the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections staff on Wednesday, July 15, in preparation for the 2020 general election. The election training session included how to report suspicious activity, demystifying the world of hackers and building a cybersecurity culture in which all staff members […]

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Returning to UWF: Face Coverings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly urges you to wear face coverings to help protect those around you from COVID-19. The virus spreads primarily from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or raises their voice. The simple act of wearing a face covering helps prevent […]

Supporting our International Community

In light of the recent modifications made by the Student Exchange and Visitor Program regarding online courses and international students, we have reviewed our revised Fall 2020 semester course delivery methods. As our plan for fall includes face-to-face, hybrid and remote courses, we are positioned well to meet the face-to-face instruction requirements. We are actively […]