UWF to celebrate International Education Week

The University of West Florida International Programs will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 13-17, 2017. International Education Week provides UWF with the opportunity to celebrate international education and worldwide exchange. International Education Week is a federal initiative to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to […]

UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program hosts ethics educator Aaron Beam

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host guest speaker Aaron Beam from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 in the College of Business, Building 76A, Room 101. Beam will discuss the dangers of unethical business practices and the ethical challenges students and others could one day face in […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present its 11th annual production of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a new take on the beloved Charles Dickens classic adapted by Michael Wilson. Performances will be held on Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 and 10 […]

UWF names Associate Vice President for Human Resources

The University of West Florida has named Jamie Sprague the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, effective Jan. 2, 2018. In this role, Sprague will develop and implement policies, processes and training, while providing coaching and consultation for supervisors and administration. She will oversee budget priorities and strategic planning for Human Resources. Additionally, she will […]

UWF Department of Music presents Presidio Brass

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present Presidio Brass as part of the Music Hall Artist Series. The event will be held on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. Presidio Brass includes Miles McAllister and Steve O’Connor on […]

UWF to host free Form Your Future financial aid event

The University of West Florida Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host “Form Your Future,” a free event open to any student or parent who needs assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

Area schools earn top honors at 10th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics Competition

The University of West Florida hosted the 10th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition on Saturday, Oct. 28. The project-based STEM program inspires middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sport-like competition to design, program and build a robot. This year, 585 students from 22 […]

President Saunders: UWF stands with our community

Twice this year, UWF has closed the campus for hurricanes. We were spared the wrath of Hurricane Irma and caught only a glancing blow from Hurricane Nate, but we seized the opportunity to use our resources to help our state and our community. We offered to let Gulf Power use our field house as a […]

UWF Department of Music presents Misha Quint, cellist

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present cellist Misha Quint as part of the Music Hall Artist Series. The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. Russian-born cellist Misha Quint captivates his audiences with […]

Science, Art Meet at UWF Exhibit

Thomas Asmuth used a “photo dolly” to take bursts of underwater photographs at various distances from a solid backdrop to measure water turbidity.

Pensacola Museum of Art announces fall exhibition: DocuFlorida

The University of West Florida Pensacola Museum of Art announces the digital exhibition “DocuFlorida.” The exhibition will be on view through Feb. 4, 2018 in the Stairwell Gallery located on the second floor of the museum. “DocuFlorida” features photographic and image-based work and is focused on the current environment and landscapes of Florida, the Gulf […]

Military and Veterans Resource Center to host Veterans Day Observance

The Military and Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Day Observance from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the UWF Conference Center. This year’s event, which honors those that have served our country, will feature guest speaker Vice Admiral Richard Buchanan, U.S. Navy, retired. Buchanan served over 30 years […]