A UWF student takes advantage of online education by taking classes online at a beach house on Pensacola Beach on June 5, 2020.

UWF online programs rank among best in U.S. News & World Report

The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the prestigious 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 53rd among 357 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 37th for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Tuesday, Jan. 26. “These rankings […]

UWF President Martha Saunders earned the 2020 Pinnacle Award from 850 Magazine. The award spotlights leading women in business who hold themselves to high standards and contribute to the betterment of the community.

President Saunders earns prestigious award for career achievements

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders has joined exclusive company as a Pinnacle Award recipient. Presented by 850 – The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida, the award is reserved for outstanding Northwest Florida women who have emerged over the course of their distinguished careers as accomplished professionals and community assets. The Business Magazine […]

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on a year of extraordinary accomplishments before turning her attention to “big goals” during her 2019 State of the University address on Sept. 27.

UWF President Saunders’ contract extended through 2021 calendar year

President Martha D. Saunders will remain at the helm of the University of West Florida for another year after being awarded a contract extension through the end of the 2021 calendar year. A Board of Governors’ regulation limits contract extensions or renewals for presidents of academic institutions to one year after the initial three-year agreement. […]

The annual State of the University Address will be held virtually for the 2020-21 school year, with multiple ways to stream the event on laptops, Smart TV's or mobile devices.

UWF hosts first virtual State of the University address

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders reflected on the institution’s perseverance and adaptability before looking ahead to “bright days” during her 2020 State of the University address on Thursday, Oct. 22. This year marked the first virtual State of the University address, as Saunders spoke to faculty and staff watching from the socially-distanced […]