The University of West Florida hosted its Spring 2018 Commencement Saturday, May 5 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing approximately 1,500 graduates, UWF President Martha D. Saunders commended the students’ achievements and contributions to the University. “We are very proud of our students and their accomplishments,” Saunders said. “Today we join with their professors, families […]
Today, the University of West Florida announced that Fred Levin, attorney and community advocate, is gifting his multi-million dollar waterfront home and estate, known as Timeless Tanglewood, to the institution. The donation also includes much of the renovated home’s contents, including works of art and collector’s items. The total value of the donation is more […]
The University of West Florida hosted its Fall 2017 Commencement at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing 1,636 graduates, UWF President Martha Saunders noted the significance of the students’ achievements for their individual career pursuits, as well as what these accomplishments mean to the University in its 50th year. “Saturday’s ceremonies capped a historic year for […]
Today, University of West Florida President Martha Saunders announced measures taken with two Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations. The Tau-Psi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity has been suspended for a minimum five-year period following the conclusion of an investigation into hazing as well as risk-management and alcohol-related misconduct. The activities occurred at an unregistered, […]
Twice this year, UWF has closed the campus for hurricanes. We were spared the wrath of Hurricane Irma and caught only a glancing blow from Hurricane Nate, but we seized the opportunity to use our resources to help our state and our community. We offered to let Gulf Power use our field house as a […]
The University of West Florida is partnering with JCPenney to participate in the JCPenney Suit Up program, a national initiative that allows students to purchase discounted professional wear. UWF President Martha Saunders has pledged $10,000 of personal funds to support the initiative. “This initiative matters to our students,” Saunders said. “It creates awareness of the […]
University of West Florida President Martha Saunders presented her first State of the University address today, looking back on the University’s recent accomplishments and providing an overview of her vision for the future. The event began with speakers representing the University’s faculty, staff and students. Dr. David Ramsey, faculty senate president, Keaton West, staff senate […]
This fall, the University of West Florida has launched a first-of-its-kind program in the state of Florida that provides educational support for Take Stock in Children students as they become college scholars. With the support of the Gulf Power Foundation, University of West Florida will be able to give students who have barriers to college […]
