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UWF’s annual Day of Giving returns April 16

University of West Florida Argonauts and supporters worldwide are invited to participate in UWF’s eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 16. Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the Argos will come together to support education and innovation during this 24-hour online fundraising initiative.  This year the University has a campaign fundraising […]

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Dan Lucas appointed Vice President of Finance and Administration at UWF

The University of West Florida has selected Daniel Lucas to be the next vice president of Finance and Administration following the retirement of Betsy Bowers, effective Nov. 1, contingent on UWF Board of Trustees approval. He will maintain his role as chief financial officer of the UWF Foundation. “Dan has demonstrated exceptional leadership and financial […]

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UWF increases capital campaign goal to $100M, announces new advancement leadership

The University of West Florida is building on its record-breaking fundraising success, increasing the goal for its “Here for Good” capital campaign from $90 million to $100 million. The campaign, which launched publicly in April 2024, has already surpassed its original goal thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors, alumni and community partners. This past […]

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UWF recognizes decades of giving from Warren Averett

The University of West Florida celebrated the lifetime giving of Warren Averett at a special ceremony in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. The regional accounting and advisory firm’s philanthropic relationship with UWF began when Mort O’Sullivan’s accounting firm made its first gift to the accounting and finance department in 1986, and since then, […]

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