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UWF ranks No. 6 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings

The University of West Florida earned its highest position to date in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best College rankings, placing No. 6 among Top Public Schools – Regional South. This marks the University’s fourth consecutive year in the top 10 public institutions in the region. “We are proud to see UWF recognized […]

UWF pre-nursing student visits with rehab patient in wheelchair. They are smiling at each other.

UWF Nursing Living Learning Community spreads love this Valentine’s Day

In an inspiring show of leadership and compassion, the University of West Florida’s Nursing Living Learning Community is spreading love and joy this Valentine’s Day season to senior citizens at a local rehabilitation center. The initiative, which involves UWF pre-nursing students handcrafting heartfelt valentine cards, aims to uplift the spirits of residents while also emphasizing […]

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UWF School of Nursing graduates outperform state and national averages on NCLEX-RN exam

The University of West Florida School of Nursing topped the state and national averages for 2024, as 97.67% of its graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, known as NCLEX-RN, on their first attempt. UWF graduates earned the second highest percentage passage rate in the State University System of Florida. UWF Bachelor […]

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UWF nursing students gain hands on experience while supporting community partners

University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health students are using their education and passion in public health to make a real difference in the community through a newly launched Community Impact Project initiative. Dr. Sallie Shipman, lecturer in the UWF School of Nursing, joined UWF in Fall 2024 and had the opportunity […]

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