The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will celebrate the 10th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas,†a new take on the beloved Charles Dickens…
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UWF launches 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, Bense kicks in $1M
The University of West Florida hosted the 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated this week the public launch of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign. The fundraising goal: $50 million. Retiring UWF President Judy Bense…
Architectural Review Board approves Early Learning play area
The City of Pensacola ARB voted 5-1 to allow Bodacious Brew Thru to have an Early Learning play area. This fits the Studers’ goal for making Pensacola “America’s First Early Learning City.”…
Studers to master develop ECUA site, dealing with Pensacola ‘powder keg’ [podcast]
Quint Studer says low wages and poor education have created a “powder keg” on the west side of Pensacola. He wants to see more smart economic development in and around some of…
Pensacola to be designated an Old Spanish Trail city
A centennial reenactment of the second Old Spanish Trail (OST) auto highway association’s 1916 Pensacola conference will take place Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 1–3, in downtown Pensacola. In 1916, Pensacola Mayor George…
Pensacola MESS Hall hosts Glow Night, Dec. 3
This winter, light a spark through science discovery. On December 3, the Pensacola MESS Hall will host Glow Night, part of our Saturday Night Science series. Families will explore many properties of…
UWF hospitality professor recognized for innovation in teaching
University of West Florida professor Dr. Alison “Ali†Green received the John Wiley & Sons Award for Innovation in Teaching from the International Council on Hospitality, Restaurant and Institutional Education. Green, assistant…
Pensacola State College hosts Holiday Experience, Dec. 6
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Take a star-sprinkled campus, add plenty of students and high-tech equipment, mix in some learning and laughter, then top it off with festive food and seasonal songs. Pensacola State…
Automation and Production Technology Academy open house, Nov 15
FloridaWest EDA is teaming up with the Escambia School District and Pensacola High School to host an open house at their Automation and Production Technology Academy. This career academy is a partnership…
Author Katherine Clark discusses writing Southern Fiction at PSC Book Talk, Nov. 16
Winner of the 2015 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction, Katherine Clark, is the guest speaker at Pensacola State College’s Book Talk at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Chadbourne Library,…
Historic Pensacola: ‘The Power of Children: Making a Difference’
Pensacola, Fla.: The University of West Florida Historic Trust presents “The Power of Children: Making a Difference,†a new exhibition opening Nov. 10 at the T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum. Explore…
Studer on Effective Leadership [podcast]
Quint Studer discussed yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks” his upcoming column for the Pensacola News Journal. He pointed out some of the telltale signs when a leader isn’t being a leader: 1. Saying…