The armed forces will gain 19 new second lieutenants and University of West Florida college graduates on Friday, May 4. Eight current Air Force ROTC senior cadets will commission into the U.S. Air Force, and 11 current Army ROTC senior cadets will commission into the U.S. Army. ROTC is a program that provides the tools […]
The University of West Florida’s Master of Science (MS) program boasts more students than any other university in the state and is the only program that can be taken fully online. “Our program is quite unique,” said Kuiyuan Li, distinguished university professor and chairman of the Math Department at UWF. “It is the only one […]
The University of West Florida celebrated military veterans Nov. 10 by honoring those who have served in the armed forces. Emotions were high as the Pledge of Allegiance was sung, a medley of armed forces tunes were played and guest speakers offered their gratitude to military members in the room and around the world. “This […]
The University of West Florida Army and Air Force ROTC detachments competed in the first-ever Commander’s Cup Friday and Saturday to build camaraderie among cadets. Every year, the two detachments hold a flag football game for bragging rights, but this year they decided to take it to the next level by creating a bigger event […]
On Sept. 12, 2001, just one day following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the United States Marine Corps gained a young man ready to serve his country at any cost. After completing two tours in Iraq, one that left him severely wounded, veteran student Robin “Griff” Griffiths is transitioning well to college […]
The Mobile Patriots visited the University of West Florida (UWF) Tuesday night for the tenth year in honor of Disability Awareness Month. A rowdy crowd attended an exhibition game between the Patriots and teams of UWF faculty, staff and students and members of the Pensacola Community. “This event is always awesome,” said Alesia Ross, coordinator, […]
PENSACOLA, FLA. – More than 2,500 military and veteran students at the University of West Florida (UWF) will have access to specialized resources to assist in the transition from military to civilian life with the opening of the UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC). The Center officially opens today. Students who served in the […]
By Lauren Haggett, University Communications More than 25 ROTC cadets from the University of West Florida commissioned into their respective services on May 29. Eighteen cadets from Air Force ROTC and eight cadets from Army ROTC will begin their journey in the U.S. military after four years of training at UWF. ROTC is a program […]
By Josh Newby, University Communications More than 250 local high school students gathered at the University of West Florida Feb. 12 to learn and practice teamwork and navigational skills, as well as become better citizens and students. Feb. 12 marked the university’s 10th annual ROTC orienteering meet. The day started at 8 a.m. in various […]
It was standing room only as UWF faculty, staff and students paused Wednesday to honor and thank veterans of the U.S. Armed Services. A special presentation in recognition of Veterans Day took place in the UWF Commons Auditorium featuring a panel of six servicemen and women, some retired and some still active duty. “We salute […]
Gen. Charles Horner spoke at UWF Nov. 9 on the subject of “The Military and the Media: Events, relationships and why we act the way we do” as part of the Jerry Maygarden Lecture Series. Horner was candid about how the military and the media should build and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship. He stated […]
Every day a soldier, marine, sailor or airmen is directly affected by war. Equally affected are the families and loved ones of military members serving their country through multiple deployments. Taking steps to expand the knowledge of community-based mental health professionals, government and uniformed health care providers and others interested in deployment or behavioral health, […]
