The University of West Florida is proud to announce the official expansion of its nationally recognized Center for Cybersecurity to the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, signifying the center’s expanded mission to become a global leader in advancing secure, responsible and trustworthy digital and intelligent systems. “By integrating artificial intelligence research and training into […]
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded the 2025 Academia Innovator of the Year Award by EC-Council. UWF is the sole recipient of this honor in North America, recognizing the University’s leadership and innovation in cybersecurity education. “This award affirms UWF’s position as a leader in cybersecurity education and training,” said […]
The University of West Florida’s new AI specialization in the B.S. in Cybersecurity program has been validated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Artificial Intelligence Program of Study from the National Security Agency through 2030. UWF was the second university across the country to receive this approval and one of only 6 […]
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of War CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program. This is the largest federal grant awarded to the University to date. “This milestone is a testament to the University of […]
The University of West Florida will host the inaugural Leadership in the Age of AI Conference, designed for business, community and government leaders, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The conference will be offered in person at the UWF Conference Center on the University’s Pensacola campus. “Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every sector, and strong leadership […]
The University of West Florida’s Haas Center has been awarded a $400,000 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity, or EPIIC, grant from the National Science Foundation. The three-year grant will support the creation of a new Office of Industrial Innovation, which will serve as a front door to connect UWF faculty experts with regional industry […]
UWF student Lousindy Mitton has been selected as a U.S. Department of War DoD Cyber Service Academy Scholar. This scholarship award carries a total value of up to $379,610 that will pay for Mitton’s annual tuition, cost of books and stipend of $34,000 until the completion of her Ph.D. degree in intelligent systems and robotics […]
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $2 million grant to expand the UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program, a statewide initiative that provides free cybersecurity education for eligible Florida government personnel. The program is funded by the Florida Legislature through the Cyber Florida: FirstLine initiative. “This program will equip Florida’s […]
Six University of West Florida STEM programs have earned reaccreditation from the Computing and Engineering Accreditation Commissions of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering and engineering technology. The undergraduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, cybersecurity and information technology are accredited […]
The University of West Florida is positioned to further its robust research presence in Northwest Florida following the approval of a $32,515,120 grant proposal, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. The investment will accelerate the growth of UWF’s Institute for Analytics and Industry Advancement, or […]
On June 24, the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity hosted a showcase for the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The Showcase highlighted the program’s success and impact to legislators and federal partners. “CyberSkills2Work started in 2020 as a vision to address the national cybersecurity workforce challenge […]
Dr. Hossain Shahriar, associate director and professor for the University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity, and his graduate students have developed a platform that evaluates how well thousands of mobile applications are securing users’ personal information. “Many times now, before a doctor’s appointment, you will be told to go fill out your information on […]
