In an effort to better inform the local African-American community about issues that can impact them, a collective of groups kicked off their 2020 Vision campaign this past weekend with an all-day…
Category: Education
‘Celebrating’ mediocrity in public education
In response to the NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer’s request for business leaders to help develop better public schools in Escambia County for military families, School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said, “Ninety-two percent of…
Design Thinking Workshop, Nov. 1
The University of West Florida Innovation Institute will host a Design Thinking Workshop on Nov. 1, where participants will learn how to solve problems through the institute’s trademarked Incubate Design Experience Act,…
NAS Pensacola CO fed up with poor Escambia County public education
At last Thursday’s State of the Military luncheon hosted by the Greater Pensacola Chamber, NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Captain Tim Kinsella made it clear that Escambia County’s public education system is one…
Gaetz: Can the Gulf Coast triumph? Yes
Viewpoint BY DON GAETZ Northwest Florida has taken it hard in the gut from the forces of nature and the folly of man. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill was the worst man-made…
Complete Florida Plus investigation involves UWF raiding programs for admin dollars
Last week, we announced that UWF had begun an investigation into the Complete Florida Degree Program, which provides online academic support services for students and help adults obtain degrees. The news site…
UWF launches investigation into Complete Florida Plus program
The University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders has launched an investigation into an allegation of potential mismanagement of funds and accounting issues related to the Complete Florida Plus program, a…
Lawmakers Town Hall: A Roomful of Asks
PENSACOLA: The collective sentiment of the Escambia County Legislative Delegation meeting Monday night was summed up nicely by Dr. Ed Meadows, president of Pensacola State College, where the event was held. “Everybody…
Pensacola Entrepreneur Initiative partners with MIT
PENSACOLA: This summer, the Pensacola Entrepreneur Initiative conducted a survey of area entrepreneurs and stakeholders asking for ways to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Greater Pensacola and Escambia County. The responses have…
BBC returns to WUWF
PENSACOLA: The BBC World Service has returned to WUWF’s overnight lineup. Monday through Saturday from midnight to 5 a.m. listeners can tune into 88.1 FM, or visit wuwf.org to hear the latest global news….
Tufts University: PSC students voted at higher rate during 2018 midterm election
PENSACOLA: During the 2018 midterm election, 42 percent of Pensacola State students voted ─ compared to 39.1 percent voting rates of students from other U.S. colleges and universities, according to Tufts University’s…
Breaking news: UWF Northrup resigns
The University of West Florida this afternoon confirmed that Dr. Pam Northrup has resigned.