Audrey Foss, a member of the Pensacola High School Mock Trial team, presents at the tournament.

University of West Florida hosts inaugural Argo Invitational High School Mock Trial Tournament

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies hosted the inaugural Argo Invitational High School Mock Trial Tournament on Jan. 28 on the Pensacola campus. Teams from Navarre High School, Pace High School, Pensacola High School, Tate High School and Walton High School participated in two trials each. Fifteen area legal professionals […]

UWF announces 2023 Women in Leadership conference date and keynote speakers

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host the ninth annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 30, 2023, at the UWF Conference Center on the University’s Pensacola campus. The conference will also be offered virtually. The conference will provide opportunities to hear from and connect with prominent women leaders […]

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Craig Hultgren, cello

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present Craig Hultgren, cello on Sunday, January 29 at 2:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. Cellist Craig Hultgren has been active in new […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Jazz Combo in concert

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Jazz Combo in concert on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. Join the UWF Combo under the […]

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

The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 42nd among 359 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 23rd for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 24. “These rankings reflect the […]

UWF announces $250k gift to name undergraduate communication program

The University of West Florida announced a $250,000 gift from Rhonda and Jerry Maygarden to the Maygarden Family Scholarship Endowment at the UWF Foundation and to name the Jerry Louis Maygarden Undergraduate Communication Program. The UWF Board of Trustees approved naming the undergraduate program during its December 2022 meeting. “The Maygardens are longtime supporters of […]

UWF names Gary Liguori as next provost

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders announced the appointment of Dr. Gary Liguori as provost and senior vice president, effective Jan. 23, 2023. In his role as provost, Liguori will function as the institution’s chief academic officer. The selection follows an extensive interview process with open meetings and included input from University leadership […]

UWF Writing Lab helps students and community members strengthen writing skills

For 46 years, the University of West Florida Writing Lab has empowered students, inspired writers and created a community of support for the written word. The lab is staffed with UWF undergraduate and graduate paper readers and tutors who are trained to assist their fellow students with content, manuscript formatting, documentation style and the conventions […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical”

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical” with music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso. Performances will be held December 2-4 and December 9-11 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. All performances will take […]

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Symphonic Band in concert

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Symphonic Band in concert on Sunday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Pensacola campus. Under the direction of Dr. Jeff Osarczuk, this program […]

UWF supports educator alumni through new graduate studies scholarships

To celebrate the creation of the University of West Florida’s School of Education, the College of Education and Professional Studies has created a scholarship opportunity for educator alumni. The School of Education Alumni Scholarship will provide graduates from a variety of UWF education programs the funds to enroll in education graduate programs at the master’s […]

UWF Singers present the “A Heart That Still Can Feel”

The University of West Florida’s Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers in “A Heart That Still Can Feel.” The performance will be held on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on UWF’s Pensacola campus. The UWF Singers […]