The University of West Florida Foundation, Inc. nominating committee announces openings on its Board of Directors beginning in Summer 2020. Individuals with fundraising and leadership talents and an interest in supporting the University and making a difference in the community are invited to apply for membership on the UWF Foundation Board of Directors. Applications will […]
Eleanor Randolph, a veteran journalist and author, will return to Pensacola to share her experiences as a female journalist and details on her new book, “The Many Lives of Michael Bloomberg.” The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Pensacola Museum of Art, located at 407 S. Jefferson St. […]
The University of West Florida’s Pensacola Museum of Art will host the exhibition, “Them Damned Pictures: A Brief History of Editorial Cartoons” featuring Andy Marlette, J. Earle Bowden and Ralph Dunagin which will be on display from Aug. 23 through Sept. 15. The museum will hold an opening reception for exhibition at 6 p.m. on […]
The University of West Florida hosted its second annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 18, raising more than $130,000 from 1,120 donors across the country. With a theme of “double the goal, double the impact,” the University built upon the success of last year’s event by doubling the goal number of donors during the […]
The University of West Florida’s Division of University Advancement recognized donors who are helping students achieve their dreams at the inaugural Endowed Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, April 10, at the UWF Conference Center. The luncheon fostered a special opportunity for donors to meet the students whose lives are being changed by their generosity. “Events like […]
The University of West Florida will host its second annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 18, inviting alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends to donate to 14 featured funds. The 24-hour fundraising event is an online, social media-driven effort that supports the University and its programs. “We invite all alumni and friends to […]
Today, the University of West Florida Historic Trust celebrated the grand opening of Museum Plaza, a new multi-use and educational community space in downtown Pensacola that helps tell the story of Pensacola’s rich history. “Without the invaluable support of donors and community partners, this all would not have been possible,” said Howard Reddy, vice president […]
The University of West Florida will host the first parkrun on a college campus in North America beginning Saturday, Feb. 9, adding another valuable University-community partnership to a growing list while also showcasing the beauty of UWF’s campus. A volunteer-based nonprofit, parkrun offers free, weekly, timed 5K routes at 7:30 a.m. every Saturday, year-round. There […]
The University of West Florida has announced a $50,000 gift to the Argo Athletic Band from The Russenberger Foundation. Inspired by a passion for music, this donation will grow and support one of UWF’s newest traditions. “It’s a special moment when community members appreciate the special spirit at UWF and choose to support our students […]
The University of West Florida has announced Cynthia Anderson as associate vice president for development within the Division of University Advancement. “I am pleased to welcome Cynthia to our great team, where she will play an important leadership role,” said Howard J. Reddy, vice president for university advancement. “Cynthia is a passionate higher education […]
The University of West Florida celebrated a $39,550 donation to the UWF Department of Music in support of the Larry Butler Memorial Music Award on Wednesday at the Museum Plaza in Historic Pensacola. The new funds are a result of a special concert at the Flora-Bama and a private concert in the home of Teri Levin, […]
