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Local professionals learning about cybersecurity concepts and ethics at the Center for Cybersecurity in downtown Pensacola

UWF Center for Cybersecurity launches Cybersecurity for All program to enhance workforce development

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity is launching the Cybersecurity for All® program, an innovative program to enhance readiness for evolving cybersecurity work roles and address the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals. Courses and advanced certificates will be available for organizations and individuals starting in September. Cybersecurity job openings top 13,000 in Florida […]

Aug. 19, 2019
Inaugural Director of the Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Robotics Dr. Kristen Brent Venable at IHMC

UWF and IHMC announce inaugural director for Intelligent Systems and Robotics doctoral program

The University of West Florida and the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition announce Dr. Kristen “Brent” Venable as the inaugural director of the Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Robotics program. UWF is partnering with IHMC for the program, which begins in Fall 2019. Venable will shape and direct the new program, hire faculty […]

Jul. 31, 2019
UWF chemistry students working with equipment in a chemistry lab

UWF NIH-funded MARC Scholars Program earns five-year renewal, expansion

The University of West Florida has been renewed by the National Institutes of Health to support the Maximizing Access to Research Careers, or MARC Scholars Program. With an anticipated five-year budget of $1.44 million, the MARC Scholars Program was funded for eight scholars per year. The first five-year grant was awarded in 2014 and totaled […]

Jul. 22, 2019
Four-year-old Jack Carroll receives the first modified vehicle from UWF’s ArgoTots program

UWF puts ArgoTots Program in motion, helping children with disabilities

A new program at the University of West Florida helps young children with physical disabilities move around independently. “ArgoTots” provides modified vehicles to young children who experience limited mobility. Students in UWF’s Enterprise program recently completed the first modified vehicle since the program’s inception. “Seeing the positive impact of the ‘Go Baby Go’ program, a […]

Jul. 17, 2019

National Writing Project inspires area teachers, impacts students

Thirty-seven local school teachers converged upon UWF’s Pensacola campus June 10-27 to participate in the fifth annual UWF Emerald Coast National Writing Project, a professional development opportunity for teachers. The National Writing Project is a network of sites anchored at colleges and universities, serving teachers across disciplines and at all levels, early childhood through university. […]

Jun. 24, 2019
Ascending Colors, one of four art installations on the UWF Pensacola campus

UWF public sculpture class works tell stories, transform campus

Art sculptures honoring the rich University of West Florida history beautify the UWF Pensacola campus with a variety of colors, textures and shapes. A class of UWF Department of Art students designed the aesthetically-pleasing artwork as part of an advanced sculpture course. Carrie Fonder, assistant professor in UWF’s Department of Art, and Barbara Larson, Department […]

Jun. 21, 2019
Dr. Jeffrey Simpson monitoring UWF exercise science students running through various fitness routines in the biomechanics lab.

UWF to add graduate programs in data science, athletic training

The University of West Florida is launching two new master’s degree programs to meet current and future workforce demands. Beginning in Fall 2019, UWF will offer a Master of Science in Data Science and in Summer 2020, the University will add a Master of Science in Athletic Training. The UWF Board of Trustees approved the […]

Jun. 19, 2019

UWF announces Spring 2019 President’s, Dean’s Lists

A total of 2,611 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2019 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2019 President’s List features 1,108 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Spring 2019 Dean’s List […]

May 15, 2019
UWF student holding books in the UWF Emerald Coast Library

UWF to offer new communication degree at UWF Emerald Coast

Beginning in Fall 2019, UWF’s Emerald Coast location in Fort Walton Beach will offer a degree in communication. “For 48 years, UWF Emerald Coast has been an extension of both the quality of education and caliber of faculty found at the Pensacola campus,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “We choose new programs thoughtfully to […]

Mar. 19, 2019
smiling african american woman with stethoscope and clipboard

UWF Continuing Education provides discounted tuition to displaced students from Virginia College clinical medical assistant program

The University of West Florida’s Division of Continuing Education and Career Educational Services are teaming up to ease the financial burden on students who were in Virginia College’s certified clinical medical assistant program. Continuing Education is offering students a discounted tuition rate to complete the program. Special pricing is also available to complete externships, which […]

Jan. 24, 2019

UWF announces Fall 2018 President’s, Dean’s Lists

More than 2,500 undergraduate students enrolled at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2018 semester, earning a GPA of 3.50 or higher. The President’s List features 1,004 students who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher and were enrolled in at least six credit […]

Dec. 20, 2018
Fall 2018 graduates celebrating UWF's 100,000th degree

UWF to confer 100,000th degree at Fall 2018 Commencement

The University of West Florida will celebrate a significant milestone at the Fall 2018 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15, awarding the 100,000th degree since the institution opened in 1967. “Fifty-one years ago, UWF opened its doors and classes began,” said President Martha Saunders. “At our first graduation ceremony in June 1968, 58 graduates received their […]

Dec. 14, 2018

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