WHAT: Join UWF Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. as he gives the 2025 State of the University Address. The address will be webcast live on WUWF.org. For ADA accommodations, please advise UWF at 850.474.2694, 850.857.6158 (TTY) or uwf.edu/ADAForEvents at least two business days prior to the event. For more information, visit uwf.edu/sou. WHEN: Thursday, Oct. […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Jazz Ensemble and Combo featuring guest artist Steve Williams in concert. The performance will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus. […]
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of War CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program. This is the largest federal grant awarded to the University to date. “This milestone is a testament to the University of […]
The University of West Florida will host the inaugural Leadership in the Age of AI Conference, designed for business, community and government leaders, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The conference will be offered in person at the UWF Conference Center on the University’s Pensacola campus. “Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every sector, and strong leadership […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Rolfs Music Hall Artist Series at UWF featuring guest performer alto saxophonist Steve Williams. The performance will be held on Monday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Symphonic Band in their “A 20th Century Celebration” concert. The performance will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. Under the direction of Dr. Sean Kelley, the ensemble will present “A 20th Century […]
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year, $1,555,318 grant to the University of West Florida to expand the UWF Summer Institute for Civics Educators into the Academy of American Civic Republicanism. The new Academy will provide year-round opportunities to strengthen civic education for K-12 teachers, UWF students and the Northwest Florida community. “One […]
The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “This Moment Together: A Faculty Show for John Markowitz.” Honoring the legacy of the late UWF art and design lecturer John Markowitz, the show features faculty works that speak to his influence on their artistic journeys. “This Moment Together: A Faculty Show for John Markowitz” […]
The University of West Florida’s Haas Center has been awarded a $400,000 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity, or EPIIC, grant from the National Science Foundation. The three-year grant will support the creation of a new Office of Industrial Innovation, which will serve as a front door to connect UWF faculty experts with regional industry […]
The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers, the UWF Concert Choir with special guest Navarre High School Choir in their “Collaborations” concert. The performance will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing […]
The University of West Florida has been awarded two grants totaling nearly $90,000 to advance energy storage research and strengthen workforce development in Northwest Florida. Dr. Jacob Tracy, assistant professor in the UWF Department of Chemistry, received a $69,600 grant from the National Science Foundation Division of Chemistry and a $20,000 grant from the NextEra […]
The University of West Florida has named Cass Boatwright assistant vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 22. This role will further support the University’s continued growth and ensure a safe, efficient and resilient campus. “Cass has been a dedicated and valued member of the UWF community,” said Betsy Bowers, vice president for the […]
