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

“These rankings reflect the world class faculty, supportive staff and robust programming that are the heart of UWF,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “We are committed to providing an exceptional, learner-focused education for our online students on-campus, across the country and around the world.” UWF received recognition in the following categories for Best Online […]

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 […]

UWF’s Tim Kinsella receives the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

CAPT Tim Kinsella Jr., USN (Ret), director of the University of West Florida’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, was awarded the Christopher Wray FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. A ceremony was held at the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center in Pensacola. Kinsella was selected for recognition by […]

UWF provides resources to bring entrepreneurial ideas to life with Makerspace at Museum of Commerce

The University of West Florida’s Makerspace will open at the Museum of Commerce on Nov. 11. The Makerspace, approximately 1,000 square feet dedicated to creative, entrepreneurial and artistic activities, was funded through the Next Big Thing program, led by UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “We’re excited about this new space and hope it encourages students, […]