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UWF launches CyberSuccess sponsored by Regions Foundation to prepare veterans for cybersecurity workforce

An innovative University of West Florida cybersecurity workforce development program designed to train veterans across Northwest Florida and South Alabama is accepting applications for its initial cohort. Regions Foundation, the nonprofit initiative of Regions Bank that supports community investments, provided $175,000 to UWF to sponsor the program. UWF CyberSuccess sponsored by Regions Foundation provides free […]

Mar. 05, 2021
UWF nursing student in the Nursing Skills and Simulation Learning Center

UWF nursing graduates post top scores on national licensure exam 

The University of West Florida School of Nursing topped the state and national averages for 2020 by wide margins, as 95.97% of its graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses on their first attempt. UWF surpassed the national average for first-time pass rate by over five percentage points and exceeded the state mark by […]

Feb. 23, 2021
UWF Alumnus Wenceslaus “Wen” Muenyi showcasing his company’s odor-resistant fabrics on the reality TV series “Shark Tank

UWF graduate to pitch his business to ‘Shark Tank’ investors

University of West Florida alumnus Wenceslaus “Wen” Muenyi will showcase his company’s odor-resistant fabrics on the reality TV series “Shark Tank” on Feb. 12. Muenyi, who graduated from UWF in 2016 with a BSBA in Marketing, will try persuading the panel of investors to invest in his company, HercLéon, a line of products, including bed […]

Feb. 10, 2021
(Pictured left to right) UWF's AI and Data Analytics Research Group team, Raffaele Galliera, Tobias Jacob and Muddasar Alì

Two UWF teams place in top 5 in national artificial intelligence competition

Two University of West Florida student teams showcased their Artificial Intelligence skills on a national stage. The UWF teams each placed in the top 5 of the prestigious AI Tracks at Sea Challenge. Hosted by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific and the Naval Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Coordination Office, 32 teams from public […]

Feb. 01, 2021
A UWF student takes advantage of online education by taking classes online at a beach house on Pensacola Beach on June 5, 2020.

UWF online programs rank among best in U.S. News & World Report

The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the prestigious 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 53rd among 357 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 37th for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Tuesday, Jan. 26. “These rankings […]

Jan. 26, 2021
Mom and daughter are using laptop for studying online via internet at home. E-learning Concept during quarantine time.

UWF, Escambia County Public Schools Foundation launch free virtual workshops supporting students and parents

The University of West Florida has partnered with the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation to offer six workshops to help parents support their student and their student’s teachers. “We are excited to partner with the University of West Florida,” said Kristie Kelly, executive director at the Foundation. “Their faculty will share strategies to support your […]

Jan. 22, 2021
Dr. Jamin Wells, assistant professor and director of the Public History Master’s Program, poses with his recent book, Shipwrecked: Coastal Disasters and the Making of the American Beach, at the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities offices on Nov. 24, 2020.

UWF faculty member wins award for book that examines transformation of American beach

The book, published in 2020, examines how shipwrecks laid the groundwork for the beach tourism industry that transformed the American beach from coastal frontier to oceanfront play space, spurred substantial state and private investment alongshore, reshaped popular ideas about the coast and turned the beach into a touchstone of the American experience. The book is […]

Dec. 18, 2020

UWF announces Fall 2020 President’s, Dean’s Lists

More than 2,780 undergraduate students enrolled at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2020 semester, earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The President’s List features 973 students who earned a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher and were enrolled in at least six credit […]

Dec. 17, 2020

Fall 2020 cybersecurity graduate ‘destined for big things’ at IBM

In summer 2019, Michael Mitchell interned at IBM and soon after accepted a position with a six-figure salary on the contingency that he complete his Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree at the University of West Florida. Mitchell held true to his word, earning his degree, and on Saturday, Dec. 12, he plans to watch […]

Dec. 11, 2020

UWF’s College of Business teaches hospitality and tourism knowledge and skills in free online course

The University of West Florida Global Hospitality and Tourism Department, housed in UWF’s College of Business, is offering a free self-paced online certificate course for anyone interested in pursuing or advancing their career in the hospitality and tourism industry. Leaders and experts on hospitality and tourism share their industry expertise in one of the few […]

Dec. 10, 2020

Exploration of maritime history available through efforts by UWF, partners

Exploration of the maritime history and heritage of the Gulf Coast is now readily available through the Gulf Coast Digital History Project, featuring a digital portal established by the University of West Florida and various partners. One touch of a screen or click of a mouse allows users to explore thousands of digitized photographs, maps […]

Dec. 07, 2020

UWF re-designated as Cybersecurity Regional Hub for the Southeast US with expanded mission, region and partnerships

“This prestigious re-designation recognizes the excellent and innovative contributions by UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity,” UWF President Martha D. Saunders said. “UWF has developed a number of partnerships with key players in cybersecurity that prepare our students for successful careers and address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage. We will continue our role in leading the future […]

Dec. 02, 2020

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