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Incoming UWF students to compete in inaugural scholarship competition

The University of West Florida will host the inaugural President’s Scholarship Competition this Friday, Jan. 24 at the University of West Florida. At this one-day competition, select students will compete for the University’s most prestigious scholarships, including seven $50,000 Pace Presidential scholarships and seven Pace Honors scholarships as well as additional awards ranging from $12,000 to $20,000. Several incoming freshman students were […]

Jan. 22, 2014

UWF College of Business to host Women in Leadership: Designing Your Future

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Women in Leadership: Designing Your Future on Friday, Feb. 7 at 12 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center on the main Pensacola campus. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. The conference will feature thought-provoking session presentations and panel discussions from recognized thought-leaders. Attendees will gain knowledge about […]

Jan. 22, 2014

UWF honors University and community leaders during Fall Commencement

The University of West Florida is hosting its Fall 2013 Commencement today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 963 students will receive bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees. During the morning ceremony, UWF President Judy Bense recognized two leaders who have made a significant impact on the University and Northwest Florida. Jerry L. Maygarden, […]

Dec. 14, 2013

UWF receives $1 million gift to support engineering and supply chain logistics

The University of West Florida announced today a $1 million gift from the Bear Family Foundation, presented by Lewis Bear Jr., chair of the UWF Board of Trustees, and his family. The gift will support the UWF engineering department and supply chain logistics program. “This gift will build an eternal legacy at UWF by helping […]

Dec. 13, 2013

UWF President embarks on submarine as part of Navy Nuclear Educator Orientation

University of West Florida President Judy Bense recently joined a group of 10 educators from higher education institutions across the U.S. for a U.S. Navy Nuclear Educator Orientation Visit hosted by the Navy Recruiting Command in San Diego. During the two-day trip, Bense toured three commands: the USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer; the […]

Dec. 04, 2013

UWF President honored with FSU alumni award

University of West Florida President Judy Bense has been recognized by Florida State University as a “Grad Made Good,” the highest award given to alumni by the Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa and the FSU Alumni Association. She was recently presented with the award during the annual FSU Alumni Breakfast. Each year, the FSU Circle […]

Nov. 21, 2013

UWF hosts 2013 State of the University Address

Today, University of West Florida President Judy Bense hosted the annual State of the University Address, where she reviewed the university’s recent accomplishments and outlined priorities and initiatives for the new year. Bense began the address by highlighting the University’s key accomplishments during the 2012-2013 academic year. She thanked key members of the Florida Legislature […]

Sep. 26, 2013

UWF Foundation announces new Board of Directors

The University of West Florida Foundation announces its 2013-2014 Board of Directors, with terms beginning on July 1. The new directors beginning their terms are:  Gail Dorsey, accounting coordinator for the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc.; Kim MacQueen, co-founder of Innisfree Hotels; Sherell Wood, vice president of the UWF Student Government Association. […]

Jul. 19, 2013

UWF signs agreement for educational opportunities in China

The University of West Florida will be the new host to a Chinese government-sponsored Confucius Institute, through a partnership with Sichuan International Studies University (SISU) in Chongqing, China. There are currently three Confucius Institutes in Florida, and roughly 90 in the United States. Confucius Institutes are committed to providing Chinese language and cultural teaching resources, […]

Jun. 14, 2013

State budget supports higher education, UWF

The Florida State Legislature recently voted to approve the 2013-14 budget, which was signed by Governor Scott today, infusing the State University System with millions in programmatic and capital outlay funding as well as renewal of the $300 million reduction taken during the last legislative session. For the University of West Florida (UWF), this equates […]

May 20, 2013

UWF recognizes successful graduates and business leaders at Spring 2013 Commencement

The University of West Florida held its Spring 2013 Commencement ceremony today at the Pensacola Bay Center, where a total of 1,632 students received bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctoral degrees. President Judy Bense addressed the graduates, recognizing them for being an essential part of the university’s current and future success. “The contributions you make in your work […]

May 06, 2013

UWF, West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. and Gulf Power unveil plans for Multicultural Resource Center

Gulf Power Company and Southern Company have donated $605,000 to the West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. (WFHPI) to transform one of its downtown properties, the Beacon Building, into “The Voices of Pensacola,” a multicultural resource center highlighting the city’s diverse history. “Gulf Power’s vision of an active center celebrating the multicultural history of our region, […]

May 03, 2013

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