The University of West Florida is conducting clinical trials to evaluate if investigational medications can reduce the symptoms of agitation caused by Alzheimer’s disease. “If these were to come to market, they would be the first drugs approved to treat agitation associated with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Dr. Rodney Guttmann, a biology professor at UWF who […]
Since being designated in 2017 as the Center of Academic Excellence Cybersecurity Regional Resource Center for the Southeast by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security, the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has continued to show leadership in the rapidly evolving field. “We’re one of nine regional hubs across the country, […]
While Gulf Power crews work to upgrade downtown Pensacola’s power grid, University of West Florida archaeologists are uncovering evidence of the city’s colonial past. Stains in the ground reveal the locations of former building foundations and trash pits dating to Pensacola’s First Spanish (circa 1740-1763 A.D.), British (1763-1781) and Second Spanish (1781-1821) occupations. UWF researchers […]
A series of classes at the University of West Florida teaches military veterans who want to start their businesses how to go from “zero to payroll.” “It’s anything from making sure you have a product that someone wants to buy, knowing how much it costs to build it or service to knowing how to price […]
A five-year $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation is funding the education of University of West Florida students pursuing a middle- or high-school teaching career in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The funds will be enough for at least 18 STEM majors to become Robert Noyce Scholars and will […]
When Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm in the Florida Panhandle on Oct. 10, 2018, it left communities like Panama City, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe in ruins. In the aftermath, two University of West Florida Division of Research and Strategic Innovation entities sprang into action to help in both the […]
A five-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will enhance and expand science, technology, engineering and math courses at the University of West Florida. The grant, which was awarded to the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, will provide funding to purchase new technology and equipment, renovate and build laboratory space […]
University of West Florida researchers and health officials in Escambia County are collaborating on an innovative program to curb area childhood obesity rates by increasing physical activity among preschoolers. Dr. Debra Vinci, chair of the Department of Movement Sciences and Health, and Dr. Christopher Wirth, assistant professor in the Department of Movement Sciences and Health, […]
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 […]
