UWF receives $1 million gift to support engineering and supply chain logistics

The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from the Bear Family Foundation, presented by Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the UWF Board of Trustees, and his family. The gift will support the UWF engineering department and supply chain logistics program. “This gift will build an eternal legacy at UWF by helping […]

New student organization at UWF inspires future entrepreneurs

The University of West Florida College of Business is encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurial ideas through a new organization, Student Collaborative Entrepreneurship Organization, or Student CEO. The organization was founded in January 2013 in an effort to create a link for UWF students who are interested in learning more about entrepreneurship and to facilitate networking […]

Naval officer to address UWF students and mentors regarding human resources, diversity and inclusion

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host an interactive workshop on human resources with a focus on diversity and inclusion on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport Medical Center. The workshop, titled, “The H in HR: Becoming Consciously Aware of What You […]

UWF Rite of Passage Series to feature Professor Jun Wei

Dr. Jun Wei, professor in the UWF Department of Management and MIS will present “My Professional Journey: Separation, Transition and Reincorporation,” on Friday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Argonaut Athletic Club. This is the second event of the UWF Rite of Passage Lecture Series. Rite of Passage is a distinguished lecture series celebrating UWF faculty who were […]

Business executives to share insight with UWF students through Executive Mentor Program panel discussion

The University of West Florida (UWF) will host its College of Business Executive Mentor Program panel discussion, titled, “What Employers are Looking for in New Hires” on Oct. 18 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the College of Business Education Center, Room 101. The panel will include: Niels Andersen, president and CEO of KAMedData, KontactIntelligence and VeritasHealthCare; Bill Wein, […]

UWF’s Executive Mentor Program welcomes second class of students and mentors

The University of West Florida College of Business’s new Executive Mentor Program has matched its second class, expanding from 30 students last year to 50 students this year, with area business leaders who will serve as mentors to initiate networking and career opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The following prominent business leaders have been designated as […]

UWF focuses on high impact practices at Faculty Forum

To kick off the Fall 2013 semester, the University of West Florida recently hosted its annual Faculty Forum to highlight the ways in which faculty are incorporating high-impact practices in the classroom and beyond. The forum, which featured a guest speaker and a faculty panel discussion, focused on increasing student engagement through educational practices such […]

UWF Provost appoints Interim Deans

Today, Provost Martha Saunders announced the appointment of interim deans to fill the positions recently vacated in the College of Business and College of Arts & Sciences. Effective August 8, 2013, the following individuals will serve as interim deans: College of Business: Dr. Tim O’Keefe College of Arts & Sciences: Dr. Mike Huggins “Tim and Mike are proven university leaders […]

Senate President Gaetz, Speaker Weatherford visit UWF during regional tour

Senate President Don Gaetz, Speaker of the House Will Weatherford as well as representatives Matt Gaetz, Clay Ingram and Doug Broxson, visited the University of West Florida today as part of their Work Plan Florida Regional Tour to highlight critical investments in higher education made through the 2013-2014 Florida State budget. During their visit, they […]

State budget supports higher education, UWF

The Florida State Legislature recently voted to approve the 2013-14 budget, which was signed by Governor Scott today, infusing the State University System with millions in programmatic and capital outlay funding as well as renewal of the $300 million reduction taken during the last legislative session. For the University of West Florida (UWF), this equates […]

UWF College of Business, Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola name 2013 Ethics in Business Award recipients

The University of West Florida College of Business, in partnership with the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, named the 2013 recipients of the Combined Pensacola Ethics in Business Award today during a luncheon at New World Landing in downtown Pensacola. Ron Gillette was given the award for the small business sector (99 or fewer employees), […]

University of West Florida College of Business maintains prestigious AACSB Business Accreditation

The College of Business at the University of West Florida officially maintained its business accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Accreditation confirms that the curriculum, faculty, students and management of the UWF business programs meet the highest standard of quality, rigor and relevance. AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of […]