UWF team to compete for first time in international racing competition

Derek Brauneis had little automotive experience before he helped design and build the first off-road race car that will represent the University of West Florida at an international competition held in Pittsburg, Kansas, May 17-20. “As far as working on cars, I haven’t done anything other than change my oil or inflate my tires,” said […]

UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center celebrates donors and students

The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center awarded scholarships to seven students at its annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon on May 16 at the Museum of Commerce. The luncheon recognizes military veterans and dependents or family members of active or retired service members by awarding the Navy Federal Credit Union Scholarship, Brig. Gen. […]

UWF Center for Cybersecurity partners with FDLE to enhance cybersecurity

On the heels of a cyberattack that grounded city services in Atlanta, employees entrusted with protecting their agencies trained on how to thwart attacks during two courses at the University of West Florida.   The UWF Center for Cybersecurity partnered with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services to host […]

UWF Historic Trust hosts exhibit highlighting former U.S. Congressman Earl Hutto

The University of West Florida Historic Trust announces the opening of its newest exhibit, “Cotton Fields to Congress,” which highlights the political career of Earl Hutto. The exhibit will be on view beginning June 1 in the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. The exhibit replicates the feel of a campaign headquarters on election night […]

UWF students, faculty and local community take a stand against human trafficking

Nearly 200 students and community members attended a Human Trafficking Awareness Night on April 10 at the University of West Florida Conference Center. Organized by the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the event showcased several speakers and agencies with an interest in putting an end to human trafficking, a form of human slavery that […]

UWF announces spring President’s, Dean’s Lists

More than 3,000 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2018 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2018 President’s List features 1,238 students who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher and were enrolled in at least six credit hours. The Spring 2018 Dean’s […]

UWF announces new assistant vice president for digital learning and innovation

The University of West Florida Division of Research and Strategic Innovation has announced Dr. Kelvin Bentley as assistant vice president for digital learning and innovation.   “We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Kelvin Bentley as the new assistant vice president of digital learning innovation,” said Dr. Pamela Northrup, vice president for research and strategic […]

UWF Digital Humanities Lab Showcase features student documentaries, audio stories

Audio stories and documentaries created by undergraduate students were highlighted at the first annual University of West Florida Digital Humanities Lab Spring Showcase held April 26 at the University Commons. “The Digital Humanities Lab, which opened in August 2017, is housed in the Department of History and is funded by the Office of the Provost,” […]

Veterans pitch business plans at UWF College of Business

Gary Pheabus believes his burgeoning fishing lure business is ready to hit the retail market. The military veteran received $23,000 in cash and services to help make that dream a reality as a result of winning first place in the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program’s pitch competition held Saturday, May 5 at the University of West […]

UWF names financial literacy center in honor of the late Louis A. Maygarden Jr.

The University of West Florida is honoring the legacy of Pensacola business leader, Louis A. Maygarden Jr. in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the community along with his significant contributions to the profession of finance by naming its Center for Financial Literacy at the College of Business after him. The Center has been named […]

UWF College of Business and Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola name 2018 Ethics in Business Award Recipients

Yesterday, the University of West Florida College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola named Nan DeStafney and Buzz Ritchie as the 2018 recipients of the annual Ethics in Business Award during the 2018 Combined Rotary Luncheon at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. The Ethics in Business Award recognizes individuals who exemplify […]

UWF Spring Commencement celebrates graduates, honors Quint and Rishy Studer

The University of West Florida hosted its Spring 2018 Commencement Saturday, May 5 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing approximately 1,500 graduates, UWF President Martha D. Saunders commended the students’ achievements and contributions to the University.  “We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments,” Saunders said. “Today we join with their professors, families […]