The University of West Florida is partnering with JCPenney to participate in the JCPenney Suit Up program, a national initiative that allows students to purchase discounted professional wear. UWF President Martha Saunders has pledged $10,000 of personal funds to support the initiative. “This initiative matters to our students,” Saunders said. “It creates awareness of the […]
The University of West Florida will allow students who are residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to qualify for in-state tuition. President Saunders authorized the decision yesterday in support of Gov. Rick Scott’s commitment to help the communities severely impacted by the recent hurricanes. “At UWF, we understand the stress of hurricane-related […]
University of West Florida President Martha Saunders presented her first State of the University address today, looking back on the University’s recent accomplishments and providing an overview of her vision for the future. The event began with speakers representing the University’s faculty, staff and students. Dr. David Ramsey, faculty senate president, Keaton West, staff senate […]
The University of West Florida welcomed three National Merit Finalists this fall. Diana Hanks, Hannah Funk and Cara Womacks were among 1,500 students across the country to meet the requirements for finalist standing, out of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Competition. They were awarded full tuition, room and […]
Today, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees welcomed its newest trustees, Adrianne Collins, Dr. David Ramsey and Kishane Patel, at its quarterly meeting. Collins serves as vice president for power delivery at Gulf Power Company, where she provides leadership and direction to 550-plus members of the Power Delivery team that includes distribution, transmission, […]
The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in “Bastien and Bastienne” with the Chamber Music class at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. The performance will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. In their first performance of the semester, […]
The University of West Florida Historic Trust will host its 27th Annual Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours on Oct. 21, 27 and 28. Guests may choose from among three walking tour routes, including the Seville Spirits, Murder and Mayhem and the Adults-Only Red-Light Tour. The Seville Spirits and Murder and Mayhem tours depart every […]
The University of West Florida Department of Music presents the University Singers, Chamber Choir and Concert Choir in “Introductions.” The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. Dr. Peter Steenblik, choral director, conducts the choirs as they lead […]
Story Lab at the University of West Florida Innovation Institute and WUWF 88.1-FM will launch a weekly radio series on Sept. 25 titled “Gulf Stories Moments,” which will explore the Gulf of Mexico, its history and how it has shaped our communities. Each week, Christian Garman, outreach manager for Story Lab at the UWF Innovation […]
The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Jazz Combo and Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. Under the direction of Director of Jazz Studies, Dr. Joseph Spaniola, the combo will present works […]
The University of West Florida has launched the Center for Supply Chain Management Excellence in response to identified workforce needs throughout the region, state and country. The center leverages the momentum of its distinguished degree program and creates a community of academic and business partners engaged in valuable educational collaborations. The center was created through […]
WHAT: University of West Florida President Martha Saunders will give the annual State of the University address, highlighting the institution’s accomplishments and looking ahead at plans for the 2017-18 academic year. The student body president, faculty senate president and staff senate president will also provide updates during the event. WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 28 TIME: 1:30 […]
