Matt De La Peña Delivers Keynote at Pensacola Literacy Symposium

De la Peña is the best-selling author of six young-adult novels.

UWF Researchers Find ‘Ferguson Effect’ in News Media

The researchers looked at whether the post-Brown environment constituted a moral panic that changed the way the media reported on these cases, creating a “Ferguson Effect.”

Flexible Seating Helps Students Handle Excessive Movement

Instead of traditional chairs, students sit on an exercise ball that bounces slightly or on a stool that wobbles from side to side.

Sustainability, Climate Change Focus of Professor’s Research

Dr. Haris Alibašić’s award-winning research on sustainability and climate change has a two-fold approach.

Escambia County Offers Kudos to UWF Associate Professor

Dr. Lakshmi Prayaga recently received the Information Technology Partner Award from the Escambia County School District.

Santa Rosa Mentor Program Hones Teaching Skills

The program is a partnership between the Institute for Innovative Community Learning at UWF and the Santa Rosa County School District.

UWF professor leads the fight against chronic disease in Northwest Florida

Dr. Daniel Durkin, assistant professor in the University of West Florida Department of Social Work, was recently named the Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador for the Florida Panhandle and was selected to the Board of Directors for Covenant Alzheimer’s Care. “We’re incredibly proud of Dan’s work with the Alzheimer’s Association and Covenant Alzheimer’s Care,” said Dr. Roy […]

UWF professor recognized for sustainable business achievements

University of West Florida faculty member Dr. Haris Alibašić has been recognized by the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum for his previous work directing energy, sustainability and legislative affairs policies and programs for the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Alibašić, assistant professor in the UWF Department of Legal Studies, Public Administration and Sport Management, joined […]

Students, Faculty Discuss Evaluating Parks in Mid-Size Towns

UWF faculty and students made presentations at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology held Nov. 16-19 in New Orleans.

Fighting Fat Is a Tactical Necessity for Military

UWF researchers are collaborating with the UWF Air Force ROTC and Army ROTC to combat sedentarism and promote physical fitness.

Sports Management Student to Help Gauge Fan Satisfaction at UWF Football Games

Mark Chasteen will help supervise groups of students who will approach fans in the standing room only section of the stadium after the half-time show to ask questions.

Kugelman Honors Scholars Plan to Thrive Beyond UWF

The Kugelman Honors Program allows students to complete their Honors requirements over the course of their time as an undergraduate at UWF.