Dr. Sikha Bagui, professor and chair of computer science at the University of West Florida, will present the upcoming Rite of Passage lecture titled, “The Transformation of Data,” on Friday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Argonaut Athletic Club at UWF. The UWF Rite of Passage Lecture Series is a distinguished lecture series celebrating UWF […]
The University of West Florida’s newly established Faculty Catalyst Initiative, recently awarded $30,000 to highly productive faculty in the area of research and creative activities. The UWF Faculty Catalyst Initiative is a Pace Academic Development Award funded project that supports scholarly and creative projects and activities of successful UWF faculty. Of the 13 applications received […]
University of West Florida music student, James Matthews, has been chosen as an American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition 2014 Honorable Mention Winner. Matthews will perform on Sunday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, N.Y. Matthews, a native of Lakeland, Fla., is a junior music […]
In partnership with the City of Pensacola, the University of West Florida is leading an initiative to promote music appreciation throughout Pensacola by installing pianos in various locations for public use. Dr. Hedi Salanki-Rubardt, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Piano Program and Chamber Music at UWF, created the project to enhance Pensacola’s cultural climate […]
The University of West Florida announces the launch of Rite of Passage, a distinguished lecture series celebrating UWF faculty who were recently promoted to full professor. Throughout the 2013-2014 academic year, four professors will present a lecture on a topic of their choosing. The first lecture, honoring Dr. Christopher Pomory, will take place this week. Pomory, […]
“As Argonauts, we act with integrity. We do not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do.” PENSACOLA, Fla. – Aug. 30, 2013 – The University of West Florida (UWF) Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, along with the UWF Student Government Association, UWF Office of the Provost and the UWF College of Business will […]
University of West Florida Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and psychology professor, Dr. Jane Halonen, has been named the 2013 Distinguished Professional Applications of Psychology to Education & Training Award from the American Psychological Association (APA). This award recognizes psychologists who contribute to new teaching methods or solutions to learning problems through […]
During the Fall Commencement ceremony today, the University of West Florida recognized Dr. Carl Backman, General Charles “Chuck” Horner, Ret., and Collier Merrill for their contributions to the university and the Northwest Florida community. Backman received the Founder’s Medallion, and Horner and Merrill were awarded Presidential Medals of Honor. The Founder’s Medallion honors faculty, staff […]
The University of West Florida is hosting the inaugural teacher training session at the National Flight Academy (NFA) USS Argo, the first Super Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE) facility. The training will take place July 30 through August 3 in Building 77, Room 145 at the UWF main campus. The training program, developed at UWF, will […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. – University of West Florida (UWF) Provost Chula King announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Northrup to dean of UWF’s College of Professional Studies (COPS), effective immediately. Northrup served as interim dean of COPS since early 2010. “The numerous comments I received from COPS faculty and staff regarding this appointment were overwhelmingly positive,” […]
Dr. Bob F. Yeager edited the book “Approaches to Teaching the Poetry of John Gower,” published Aug. 1, 2011. Dr. Yeager has published 17 books total. This latest work is part of the series “Approaches to Teaching the World’s Great Literary Masterpieces,” produced by the Modern Language Association of America. It contains essays from professors […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $598,354, five-year grant to a team of faculty researchers at the University of West Florida (UWF) who will investigate ways to support women faculty in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. The core of the program focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive environment conducive to the […]
