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Told You So: Alex Kelly Picked To Be Next PSC President

Rick’s Blog called it Aug. 13: sources pointed to Alex Kelly. Now it’s official — the Commerce Secretary is PSC’s pick for president.

UWF Argos Ranked #25 – Another First

Four UAC Football Teams Ranked in Stats Perform Top-25 Poll JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United Athletic Conference (UAC) has placed four teams in the Week…

Former UWF QB Wins First D1 Game

Former UWF star Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards & 2 TDs in his Memphis debut win — plus tough NFL news for another Argos QB legend.

UWF Argos Upset So. Illinois, Begin D1 With Huge Win

UWF stuns No. 16 Southern Illinois 34-31 in FCS debut before a record crowd—wild 4th-quarter finish, a fumble, a pick, and history made.

Will Kennedy: UWF Step Up to D1 Isn’t Easy

UWF’s first D-I football game is Thursday vs. a Top 16 team. Broadcaster Will Kennedy breaks down the QB battle & more on podcast.

Pensacola Hardwood Series Features UWF & Power Four

FSU, Mississippi State, South Alabama, LMU & UWF are all coming to the Bay Center this fall. Three games, one huge season for Pensacola hoops.

Argos Kick Off Historic D-I Era Thursday Night – Updated

UWF’s first-ever D-I football game is HERE. A former MLB first-round pick could be the Argos’ starting QB. Full story on here.

UWF Lands Two Big Major Gifts in Two Days as DI Push Ramps Up

UWF landed two major gifts in two days. A law firm’s on the jerseys, a credit union’s on the Field House. Here’s what it means for DI.

Florida SBDC at UWF Named Region of the Year

UWF’s small business center just won Florida’s top SBDC honor — 11,658 hours, 144 new businesses, $81M+ in capital. Full story here.

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UWF announces inaugural Leaders in Service Summit

The University of West Florida Police Department will host the inaugural Leaders in Service Summit on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the UWF Conference Center…

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Sandy Cox: Pensacola Little Theater’s New Executive Director

New PLT executive director Sandy Cox discusses trading a tech career and a Texas mayor’s office for the arts, and PLT’s rich history.

Did We See Next PSC President at DeSantis Presser?

Was Pensacola State’s next president standing next to DeSantis yesterday? Sources point to Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly—he meets the minimum qualifications.

UWF President Diaz Hasn’t Earned the Full 16%

UWF trustees will vote on a $107,840 bonus for Pres. Diaz, but he hasn’t completed his first year as permanent president. Some accomplishments aren’t his. Others are missing final numbers.