Some individuals are motivated by money; others by prestige. University of West Florida senior Danielle Stomp is motivated by something that, while seemingly smaller, is far greater. Stomp is driven by the singular need to build the best life possible for her four-year-old daughter. In order to do so, she is currently taking a full […]
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 […]
Within the span of 10 years, HealthSouth CFO Aaron Beam went from helping to revolutionize the health care industry and being a millionaire, to participating in one of the largest and most publicized cases of corporate fraud ever, lending him time in prison. Beam spoke at the University of West Florida Nov. 8 on the […]
What started off as a volunteer position as a technician at the Baptist Healthcare clinic in Pensacola, Fla. led to a part-time job for University of West Florida nursing student Cristiane Barros. Originally from Recife, Brazil, Barros came to the United States in 2007 to participate in UWF’s English program. She decided to continue on […]
The University of West Florida is taking yet another positive step forward to improve academic quality and reflect the layout of larger institutions. As of Oct. 1, the Communication Arts department officially merged with the School of Fine and Performing Arts to create the School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. This new structure is […]
Screaming fans, pep bands and referees may seem like the makings of a high-energy football or basketball game, but the attendees at Saturday’s BEST Robotics Competition were treated to a different type of sport. The event brought together 20 middle- and high-school teams from the local area to face off in a competition involving Science, […]
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 […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. – University of West Florida (UWF) Provost Chula King announced the appointment of Dr. Pamela Northrup to dean of UWF’s College of Professional Studies (COPS), effective immediately. Northrup served as interim dean of COPS since early 2010. “The numerous comments I received from COPS faculty and staff regarding this appointment were overwhelmingly positive,” […]
Before she left high school, Brandi Crews helped raise $32,000 so that disadvantaged children in her community could have presents for Christmas. She also tutored mentally disabled children with reading, sent care packages to the troops in Iraq, volunteered with the March of Dimes and Relay for Life and co-produced a docudrama on drunk driving […]
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, […]
Environmental science graduate student Tanya Gallagher is one of 12,000 students at UWF On most Sundays, you can find UWF graduate student Tanya Gallagher toting her guitar and singing her favorite Jack Johnson songs to the morning brunch crowd at one of Pensacola’s beach restaurants. Her folk-acoustic music style provides brunch go-ers the perfect environment. […]
