The Florida Board of Governors named the University of West Florida as a top-performing public university for the third consecutive year, securing a spot in the top two. The University earned 94…
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Veterans, By the Numbers
by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Most people are aware that there’s a considerable military presence and corresponding veteran population in Northwest Florida, but now that population’s particulars have been broken down into digestible…
UWF addresses workforce shortage
The University of West Florida is launching three new degree programs in direct response to increased workforce demand in STEM fields. Beginning in Fall 2019, UWF will offer a Master of Science…
Small Business Night at Blue Wahoos Stadium, July 10
The Florida SBDC at UWF and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos are teaming up again this year for Small Business Night at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Tuesday July 10. It’s an opportunity for…
More growth without tariffs
President Donald Trump yesterday placed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all nations, except Canada and Mexico. Will the tariffs help our economy grow? “The plus is the obvious protection of…
Podcast: UWF president discusses the importance of capital campaign
Last week, the University of West Florida announced the success of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, which raised more than $64.4 million by almost 20,000 donors, including 55 planned gifts and nearly…
UWF suspends a fraternity and sorority for hazing
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…
Hate crimes: Homophobic flyers appear on UWF campus
Someone has distributed flyers containing homophobic slurs around the University of West Florida main campus. UWF President Martha Saunders sent this email to students, faculty and staff: Dear faculty, staff and students:…
Linda Evans Memorial Scholarship will help future educators
The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently received a $100,000 gift from David and Emily Walby to establish the Linda Evans Memorial Scholarship. “We are very fortunate…
Podcast: UWF reorganization
Dr. Martha Saunders, president of the University of West Florida, talked on “Pensacola Speaks” about her new cabinet appointments and the merger of Student Affairs and Enrollment Affairs. “This way we have…
Former UWF player also drafted for BIG3 Basketball League
Local former NBA star Reggie Evans is not the only player with ta Pensacola connection who was drafted on April 30 by the BIG3 Basketball League. UWF guard Moochie Norris (1995–96) was…
Universities rally for critical student success and research initiatives
Joined by police chiefs, mental health counselors, medical school deans, and student leaders, the Board of Governors and presidents from all 12 of Florida’s public universities came together on Wednesday to rally…