Four schools take top honors at 9th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition at UWF

Today, the University of West Florida hosted the 9th annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition, a project-based STEM program that inspires middle and high school students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sport-like competition to design, program and build a robot. This year, the competition expanded by 33 percent […]

UWF Innovation Institute and FloridaShines to host first Virtual College Night

FloridaShines, Florida’s student hub of innovative educational services, is pleased to host its first Virtual College Night on Nov. 16-17. FloridaShines is administered by the University of West Florida Innovation Institute. “FloridaShines has everything students need to get ready for college,” said Nashla Dawahre, assistant director of advising and student services. “Our two-day event offers six […]

UWF Department of Music presents the Runge Strings Orchestra and UWF String Quintet in concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra and String Quintet in concert on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. Under the direction of Leonid Yanovskiy, […]

UWF College of Health adds synthetic cadavers to state-of-the-art lab

Students in the University of West Florida College of Health now have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the human body through the use of synthetic cadavers. The cadavers are part of the newly developed Applied Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, housed within the Department of Exercise Science and Community Health. The state-of-the-art lab […]

UWF Department of Music presents the University Singers and Chamber Choir in Sing On!

The University of West Florida Department of Music proudly presents the University Singers and Chamber Choir in “Sing On!” The performance will take place on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. Peter Steenblik will direct the University […]

UWF Military and Veterans Resource Center celebrates 5th anniversary

The University of West Florida Military and Veterans Resource Center celebrated its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. The celebration included an open house barbecue to honor those who have protected and served and featured a live jazz band, office tours, refreshments and guest speakers, including student testimonials. The MVRC was opened in October […]

UWF Department of Music presents the Percussion Ensemble in concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music presents the Pensacola West Percussion Ensemble on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The concert, titled “Everything BUT the Kitchen Sink,” will be held in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The ensemble will perform […]

UWF Department of Music presents the Symphonic Band in concert

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Symphonic Band in concert on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The concert will consist of a mix of original […]

UWF Notice: Hurricane Matthew

The University of West Florida is closely monitoring Hurricane Matthew. At this time, Hurricane Matthew does not pose a threat to this area. All University of West Florida locations, including the Pensacola Campus, online and Emerald Coast will remain open. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. University administration understands that many […]

UWF MENs Conference aims to enact change through encouragement

The University of West Florida’s Office of Equity and Diversity is set to hold its annual UWF MEN’s Conference, part of the University’s Men’s Empowerment Network, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UWF Conference Center on the Pensacola Campus. The daylong program is designed to empower participants while […]

UWF honors Escambia County School District as community partner

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently recognized the Escambia County School District as an Outstanding Community Partner. Dr. William Crawley, dean of the College, recently presented an award to Escambia Schools Superintendent Malcolm Thomas at a meeting for College faculty and staff. The recognition is an acknowledgement of the […]

UWF Department of Music presents Collaborations! with the University Singers, Chamber Choir and the University of South Alabama Chorale

The University of West Florida Department of Music proudly presents the University Singers and Chamber Choir in their season-opening concert “Collaborations!,” with special guests, the University of South Alabama Chorale.  The performance will take place on Monday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, […]