UWF study of suicide and opioid death rates in US pinpoints geographical areas of concern

An analysis by a University of West Florida team identified areas in the contiguous United States where suicide and opioid death rates are high and where the deaths overlap. The observations have the opportunity to assist health agencies in these areas in identifying conditions that may be driving an unusually high rate of suicides and/or […]

The Art Gallery at UWF presents “Surviving the Wilds of the Panhandle”

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida presents “Surviving the Wilds of the Panhandle” by artist Justin Quaid Grubb from Sept. 29 through Nov. 11. An opening reception will be held at TAG on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Artwork will be on display at TAG, located in the Center […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert on Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. The concert will be held in Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. Ninth Ave, Pensacola. For their first performance of the season the Runge Strings Orchestra will […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Old Christ Church Chamber Music Concert

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Class in concert on Wednesday, October 5 at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church is celebrating its 16th season.  Under the […]

Cellist playing a cello.

UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents Misha Quint, cello

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present Misha Quint, cello, on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 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. Misha Quint will be joined by special guests […]

UWF announces major gift to enhance, name Center for Leadership

The University of West Florida announced today a $2.5 million gift from the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz law firm to name the UWF Center for Leadership and enhance its initiatives. The gift will support the Center for Leadership’s mission to develop effective leaders with a sense of personal authenticity and character, social and civic […]

UWF ranks top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings

The University of West Florida was ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2023 Best Colleges rankings on Sept. 12.  “These rankings reflect the world class faculty, supportive staff and robust programming we have here,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “At UWF, […]

UWF Haas Center to host national conference

The University of West Florida Haas Center will host researchers from across the nation at the 75th annual Association for University Business and Economic Research Fall Conference: Economic Resiliency from Coast to Coast, at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, Oct. 15 – 18, 2022. The conference will feature experts delivering practical information on the national economy […]

UWF students pass the College of Business on their way to class.

UWF to offer bachelor’s in human resources management in Fall 2022

Starting in Fall 2022, the University of West Florida will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Human Resources Management. The UWF Board of Trustees approved the new degree program during its quarterly meeting held in March 2022. The interdisciplinary program, to be housed in UWF’s College of Business, is an […]

UWF faculty and several alumni assist with teaching and reading to children at the Children's Defense Fund Freedom School of the Central Gulf Coast on June 24, 2021 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Pensacola, Florida.

New UWF School of Education brings synergy and innovation to professional educators

University of West Florida’s new School of Education uses action and innovation to shape the future of professional educators. The new school launched on July 1, 2022. Professional educator roles vary from teachers, specialists and coaches to organizational administrators and curriculum designers. The UWF School of Education was developed to concert and optimize the variety […]

The Art Gallery at UWF presents “In Between,” an Open Studio Summer Residency and Exhibition by Marzia Ransom

The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida, presents “In Between,” an open studio residency and exhibition by Marzia Ransom. The residency is ongoing throughout the summer and will include three public workshops to share her processes on July 15 and July 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TAG. The public is […]

Dr. David Bellar, Dean of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health.

University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health announces new dean

The University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health is welcoming David M. Bellar as the new dean of the college. “Dr. Bellar is a highly accomplished scholar with many years of experience in health and health-related fields and we are pleased to have him join UWF,” said UWF Provost and Senior Vice […]