Argonaut Athletic Club Donor & Student-Athlete Banquet 2019

UWF gift officer named national College Fund Raiser of the Year

The University of West Florida’s Brett Berg has been named the National Association of Athletic Development Directors 2021 College Fund Raiser of the Year. The recognition was announced on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. “I am humbled and thankful for this award,” said Berg, assistant vice president for development and associate athletic director at UWF. “I […]

Students in Argo Investments Program gain real-world experience with unique opportunity to manage UWF Foundation Funds

Students in the University of West Florida’s College of Business are engaging in experiential learning by managing a $1-million bond fund and $500,000 stock fund in two fund management courses this year. The fund courses have been offered since Summer 2019 at UWF, but this is the first semester real money is being managed. The […]

2020 Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards

UWF hosts first virtual Spirit of UWF Awards ceremony

The University of West Florida hosted the first ever virtual 2020 Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards ceremony on Oct. 24. The annual awards presentation was an online streaming event, featuring a compilation of videos from presenters and awards recipients sharing notable work done by UWF staff, faculty, students, alumni and community members. “As […]

(Pictured left to right) Dr. Grier Williams, Dr. Milton Usry and Dr. Peter Young, 1992 UWF Guild for the Arts

UWF announces gift to create a School of Music

The University of West Florida announced a gift to rename the Department of Music. An anonymous contribution has established the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music in memory of the first chair of the music department. “This incredibly generous and forward-looking gift will enhance our ability to provide the very best music education for our […]

Songs of impact graphic with person playing guitar

UWF invites public to vote on inspirational Songs of Impact

Inspired to support their fellow Argonauts amid COVID-19, the University of West Florida community has answered the call by submitting songs of impact for the public to listen to and vote on as their favorites. UWF received more than 50 submissions from faculty, staff, students and alumni after the call to submit songs and lyrics […]

UWF cross country coach Caleb Carmichael

UWF coach running seven marathons in seven days as fundraiser to help feed the community

The 35-year-old Carmichael is running seven marathons in seven days to raise money for Argo Pantry, which provides food to UWF students in need of assistance, and for Feeding the Gulf Coast, a food bank that serves 24 counties throughout the Florida panhandle, South Alabama and South Mississippi. He set up a crowdfunding page through […]

UWF welcomes new associate vice president for University Advancement

The University of West Florida announces Dr. Meredith Brunen as the new associate vice president of University Advancement. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Brunen join the Division of University Advancement,” said Dr. Brendan Kelly, vice president for University Advancement. “I have no doubt that she will be an invaluable leader during this exciting time […]

UWF announces gift honoring local musician Larry Butler

Yesterday, the University of West Florida announced a new fund in memory of Pensacola native and celebrated musician and producer Larry Butler. Gifts made by Butler’s family and friends led to the establishment of the Larry Butler Memorial Music Award. This award will be used to support UWF music students in academic competitions or performance-related travel. […]