UWF breaks ground on University Park Center

Pensacola, Fla. – Oct. 6, 2016 – The University of West Florida broke ground today on University Park Center, a mixed-use facility adjacent to Pen…

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Connect 2 Compete comes to Pensacola [podcast]

Cox Communications has expanded its eligibility requirements for its Connect 2 Compete home internet service to include families with at least one K-12 child who…

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The need to increase mental health counseling on college campuses [podcast]

With a 48 percent increase in the number of students seeking counseling, Florida universities are asking for an additional $14.5 million in the coming budget…

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Report call for aiding low-income students at state colleges

By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA While Florida has one of the best state college systems in the country, a new report from…

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Manufacturers Council partners with UWF

The Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council (NWFMC) has announced a stronger partnership with the University of West Florida (UWF), one that will immediately bring many benefits…

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UWF honors Escambia County School District as community partner

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently recognized the Escambia County School District as an Outstanding Community Partner. Dr. William…

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Bright Futures could get expanded to summers

By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The state university system’s Board of Governors this week will debate expanding the Bright Futures scholarship program…

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PHS has record number of National Merit Semifinalists

Pensacola High School yesterday announced that 20 PHS seniors have received national recognition based upon their performance on the PSAT, which is taken by over…

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Florida Public Archaeology Network’s Mike Thomin receives Museum Excellence Award

Yesterday, Mike Thomin of the Florida Public Archaeology Network received the 2016 Museum Excellence Award from the Florida Association of Museums. The award was presented…

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Pensacola’s Marzoni House added to National Register of Historic Places

Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that six additional Florida properties have recently been listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic…

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Study: April 2014 floods led to increase in respiratory problems

University of West Florida researchers helped author a first-of-its-kind study that assessed the health effects of the devastating flood that struck the Pensacola area in…

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New UWF prez discusses plans [podcast]

On Thursday, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees selected Dr. Martha Saunders as the next president of the university. Dr. Saunders appeared n…

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