Santa Rosa Medical Center Sim Lab Training Facility Ribbon Cutting
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 TIME: 3:15 p.m. WHERE: Santa Rosa Medical Center 5992 Berryhill Road Milton, FL 32570
Dec. 09, 2024
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UWF student studies brain signals in individuals with ADHD and autism
A UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health student is taking a look at how people with autism or ADHD process sensory information compared to neurotypical people, or individuals without ADHD or autism, to get a better understanding of their sensitivities to stimuli. “Some people with ADHD or Autism tend to experience sensory issues where […]
Dec. 05, 2024
University of West Florida to welcome inaugural dean of UWF School of Education
The University of West Florida announces Dr. Denise Soares as the first dean of the newly formed UWF School of Education, effective January 6, 2025. This position will oversee the School of Education, which offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs and certificate programs on UWF’s Pensacola campus or online. “Denise is exceptionally well qualified […]
Dec. 03, 2024
UWF faculty member awarded prestigious NIH grant to further Alzheimer’s research
Dr. Rodney Guttmann, a biology professor in UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, has been awarded his second major National Institute of Health R15 grant, marking a significant milestone in his ongoing research on early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The three-year, $420,000 renewal grant awarded earlier this fall brings the total funding to […]
Dec. 02, 2024
UWF students serve the community with launch of exercise program
Students from the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health exercise science degree program have launched a new exercise program at the Health & Hope Clinic as part of a partnership between UWF and the clinic’s administration. The partnership offers a free service to the community and directly impacts the lives of those who participate, while […]
Nov. 22, 2024
UWF selected to join Gulf Scholars Program
The Gulf Scholars Program of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has selected the University of West Florida to join the program’s fourth cohort. UWF will receive $525,000 over the course of five years from the Gulf Research Program to prepare undergraduate students to address pressing environmental, health, energy and infrastructure challenges in […]
Nov. 21, 2024
UWF celebrates the grand opening of the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center
The University of West Florida celebrated the grand opening of the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center at the Darrell Gooden Center, a $6 million state-of-the-art facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for UWF student-athletes. The Darrell Gooden Center expansion includes areas for student-athletes to warm up and cool down prior to and post […]
Nov. 07, 2024
UWF ranks eighth in nation, first in state on ‘Best for Vets’ list
The University of West Florida came in at No. 8 on the “Best for Vets” college list released by Military Times. This marks the University’s highest ranking on the list to date. UWF was ranked among 304 schools and came in at No. 1 among all Florida institutions. “UWF takes great pride in supporting veterans […]
Nov. 07, 2024
UWF business students pitch stock recommendations for Argo Growth Fund, discuss future of artificial intelligence
University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business students delivered their stock investment recommendations for the University’s student-managed Argo Growth Fund on Nov. 4. During the annual Argo Investments Institute Public Stock Presentation at the UWF Conference Center, after much research and analyzing, students in UWF’s Argo Investments program gave their input on […]
Nov. 06, 2024
Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 TIME: 4 to 6 p.m. Open House4:15 p.m. Ribbon Cutting WHERE: University of West Florida Darrell Gooden Center 11000 University PkwyBuilding 234Pensacola, FL 32514 MEDIA CONTACT:Brittany SherwoodUniversity of West Floridabsherwood@uwf.edu850.503.6510
Nov. 04, 2024
The Art Gallery at UWF presents ‘DRAW TOGETHER: A Living Exhibition’
As a living exhibition, the works and curation of the gallery space will continue growing as viewers are invited to participate in the art-making process. UWF and the surrounding communities can visit TAG, in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus to view and interact with the exhibition. Public […]
Oct. 29, 2024
UWF Department of Theatre presents ‘Akeelah and the Bee’
Tackling the universal struggles of adolescence, community and belonging, “Akeelah and the Bee” was adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West, based on Doug Atchison’s original screenplay. In a city where being book-smart gets you nowhere and being street-smart is essential, 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson feels trapped. She is brilliant, but her home life often […]
Oct. 28, 2024
