UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center to expand services in Northwest Florida

The Military and Veterans Resource Center of the University of West Florida is expanding its successful Mentoring and Counseling Program as part of ongoing efforts to provide more comprehensive services to military students and families in Northwest Florida. The expansion is made possible in part by additional funding from the Florida legislature, which provides ongoing […]

Veterans Florida selects host partner university, network partners to deliver new veterans entrepreneurship program

Veterans Florida, a non-profit created by the Florida Legislature to attract and retain veterans, has selected five institutions of higher education to administer and deliver the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, a new entrepreneurial training initiative for veterans in the state seeking to start their own businesses. The funding for the program is made available through […]

UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center receives donation from Gulf Power for service to military members

The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center recently received a $30,300 donation from Gulf Power Company for its support of wounded military members and their families. The check presentation ceremony was held on Dec. 8 at Gulf Power’s corporate office. “These funds are truly a game changer for us,” said Marc Churchwell, […]

UWF to expand Military and Veterans Resource Center to Fort Walton Beach location

University of West Florida office and classroom space at Eglin Air Force Base will soon relocate to the University’s Fort Walton Beach campus on the Emerald Coast to promote stronger community relations. With UWF Emerald Coast situated almost directly between Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, the University plans to expand the services of its Pensacola-based […]

UWF recognized for service to veterans with Purple Heart University honor

Today, the Military Order of the Purple Heart recognized the University of West Florida as a “Purple Heart University” at the UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States armed forces who are wounded in combat. The Military Order of the Purple Heart also awards the […]

UWF Army ROTC student named Honor Graduate at Basic Airborne Course

Cadet Hakeem Douglas, a student in the University of West Florida Army ROTC program, was named Honor Graduate at a Basic Airborne Course in Fort Benning, Georgia. The course took place from June 24 through July 17, and Douglas was selected as best in class in a group of more than 400 soldiers and cadets. […]

UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center awards scholarships to seven students

The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center awarded scholarships to seven students who are military veterans or dependents of active or retired military at the center’s annual scholarship luncheon held on Wednesday, July 29. The Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Michael Ferguson Scholarship Endowment, Buzz and Larue Ambersley Memorial Scholarship and the Navy […]

UWF partners with Complete Florida Military to provide scholarships and support

The University of West Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center, in collaboration with Complete Florida Military, helps active duty service members, veterans and their families return to college. Recent funding from the Florida Defense Support Task Force has enabled Complete Florida Military – a new State of Florida initiative – to offer scholarships and support […]

Susan Cerovsky named director of UWF Center for Cybersecurity

The University of West Florida announces retired Navy Capt. Susan K. Cerovsky as Director of the Center for Cybersecurity, effective March 16, 2015. Cerovsky joins UWF after nearly 30 years as an officer in the United States Navy, and most recently held the title of commanding officer of the Center for Information Dominance (CID) at […]

UWF named 2015 Best for Vets college by Military Times

The University of West Florida was recently ranked No. 35 out of the Top 100 Four-Year Colleges in the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” list by Military Times. The list is developed using a detailed questionnaire with more than 100 questions that analyze each school’s complete offerings for veterans. It serves as a tool for […]

UWF named to 2015 Military Friendly Schools List by MilitaryFriendlySchools.com

The University of West Florida was recently designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by MilitaryFriendlySchools.com. “I am very pleased that UWF continues to be recognized as an institution who truly cares about their veteran students and families – because we do,” said Marc Churchwell, director of the UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center. “With the growing […]

UWF veteran student receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

UWF student Timothy Jones was recently selected to receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Jones was nominated by the Student Veterans of America’s national office in recognition of his dedication to assisting fellow veterans at UWF. Since 2012, he has earned 266 hours of community service. “I’m honored to receive this recognition,” said Jones, a […]