UWF announces 2022 Women in Leadership Conference date, keynote speaker and ticket information

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host the eighth annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 11, 2022 at the UWF Conference Center on the University’s Pensacola Campus, as well as offered virtually. The conference will provide opportunities to hear from and connect with prominent women leaders who have […]

Dr. Allysha Winburn, UWF Assistant Professor of Anthropology.

UWF forensic anthropologist uses expertise in Science Magazine, will host lecture on forensic anthropology in UWF Downtown Lecture series

Dr. Allysha Winburn, assistant professor of anthropology, has dedicated the past 15 years as a forensic anthropologist, applying human skeletal and dental expertise to investigations of personal identity and circumstances of death. Winburn uses her knowledge of human variation at a global level to help answer questions of medicolegal significance. Winburn was recently highlighted in […]

UWF College of Business inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class

The University of West Florida College of Business inducted its inaugural Hall of Fame class on Friday, Nov. 12 at the UWF Conference Center as part of the Impact Weekend festivities. “Congratulations to the 10 distinguished inductees on this prestigious honor,” College of Business Dean Richard Fountain said. “Their extraordinary success in business is superseded […]

UWF Cyber Club places second in regional competition

The University of West Florida Cyber Club placed second in the Regional Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition, outranking prestigious cyber programs from the University of Central Florida, Auburn University and more. Last year, the UWF student team placed second in the regional competition and top 10 in the international finals. “The CPTC is a class higher […]

Cybersecurity leader gives $50k, establishes CISO Fund Cybersecurity Scholarship Endowment

The University of West Florida has created the CISO Fund Cybersecurity Scholarship Endowment with a $50,000 gift from Adam Ely, technology executive and chief information security officer for Fidelity. The endowment, established in honor of Ely’s illustrious career as an entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert, will provide scholarship support for students to launch or advance cybersecurity […]

The UWF Singers music ensemble performing in the Music Hall in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

UWF Singers present the Florida premiere ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’

The University of West Florida’s Dr. Grier Williams School of Music is proud to sponsor the UWF Singers as they present the Florida premiere of “Considering Matthew Shepard.” Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts […]

Dr. Tim O'Keefe, Dean Emeritus of the UWF College of Business.

University of West Florida names Dr. Tim O’Keefe Dean Emeritus of College of Business

The University of West Florida recently recognized Dr. Tim O’Keefe as Dean Emeritus in honor of his service to the UWF College of Business. During the past 23 years, as a professor of accounting, he has also served in the roles of dean, interim dean, associate dean and MBA program director. “It’s been an honor […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents Disney’s “Shakespeare in Love”

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents Shakespeare in Love based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall with music by Paddy Cunneen. Performances will be held Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 5-7 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. […]

Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents John O’Conor, piano in concert

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music invite you to join us for a special concert by John O’Conor, piano on Friday, October 15 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Pensacola campus. […]

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

The University of West Florida and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Symphonic Band in concert on Thursday, October 14 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. The Symphonic Band’s first concert of the […]

UWF Center for Behavior Analysis enhances ROTC, law enforcement training with virtual simulation system

“Behavior analysts strive to understand behavior and why it occurs,” said Dr. Leasha Barry, director of the UWF Center for Behavior Analysis. “We assess needs, identify goals and formulate interventions to help people overcome barriers, acquire skills and enhance their lives.” Freshman and sophomore cadets are utilizing the system for introductory weapons training and basic […]

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

The University of West Florida was ranked in the top 20 public institutions in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2022 Best Colleges rankings on Sept. 13. “These rankings reflect the world class faculty, supportive staff and robust programming we have here,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “At UWF, […]