A collaboration between the University of West Florida and a host of regional libraries and museums will create a digital portal that will provide access to the maritime history and heritage of the northern Gulf Coast. The project, tentatively called the Gulf Coast Digital Portal, is funded by a two-year grant from the National Park […]
The University of West Florida Office of Workforce and Industrial Innovation is partnering with FloridaMakes to support manufacturers in the 10 westernmost counties in the state through consulting, workshops and networking services. The UWF FloridaMakes team primarily targets the 225 manufacturing companies in the region with at least 15 employees, said Nicole Gislason, director of […]
Welcome to the 2018 Annual Report from the University of West Florida’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. As the interim assistant vice president of research administration, it is my pleasure to invite you to explore the following pages that celebrate some of the many research and scholarly accomplishments by UWF faculty, staff and students. […]
Today, the University of West Florida Historic Trust celebrated the grand opening of Museum Plaza, a new multi-use and educational community space in downtown Pensacola that helps tell the story of Pensacola’s rich history. “Without the invaluable support of donors and community partners, this all would not have been possible,” said Howard Reddy, vice president […]
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Aubrey Beardsley: Art of the Line Block Print” from Feb. 7 through Mar. 9. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. TAG is located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola […]
The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” a musical with music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater; and book by Doug Wright. Performances will be held Feb. 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 17, 23 and 24 at 2:30 p.m. All performances […]
University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders has appointed John ‘Vito’ Hite as associate vice president, chief audit executive, effective today, Feb. 4, 2019. “John’s extensive background in higher education audit will be an asset to UWF,” Saunders said. “His experiences align well with our needs, and we’re looking forward to his leadership.” In […]
WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a grand opening event for Museum Plaza, a UWF Historic Trust preservation and education project that tells the story of Pensacola’s rich history. Museum Plaza will become a staple of downtown Pensacola and a frequented attraction for the community. The event will highlight elements of the community […]
The University of West Florida will host the first parkrun on a college campus in North America beginning Saturday, Feb. 9, adding another valuable University-community partnership to a growing list while also showcasing the beauty of UWF’s campus. A volunteer-based nonprofit, parkrun offers free, weekly, timed 5K routes at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday, year-round. There […]
The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on Feb. 6, Mar. 6 and Apr. 3 at noon at Old Christ Church, 405 South Adams St., in Historic Pensacola. Wednesday, Feb. 6: Noon Members of the Chamber Music class will perform a wide variety of chamber music repertoire, featuring many different instruments and […]
The University of West Florida’s Division of Continuing Education and Career Educational Services are teaming up to ease the financial burden on students who were in Virginia College’s certified clinical medical assistant program. Continuing Education is offering students a discounted tuition rate to complete the program. Special pricing is also available to complete externships, which […]
The University of West Florida Mock Trial Team hosted the eighth annual UWF Argo Invitational on Jan. 19 and 20. The event, which was held in the UWF Mock Trial Courtroom, is sponsored by the Stetson University College of Law. A total of 24 teams from 14 universities competed in the tournament this year. Local […]
