Category: Education
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone for both children and parents. ReadyKids! is hosting “Kindergarten, Here We Come!”—a series of free workshops specifically designed for families…
Breaking: DeSantis names Stasi Education Commissioner
As I reported on May 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas the new Florida Commissioner of Education. Official Announcement TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor…
UWF team develops how to analyze security levels of apps
A team from the University of West Florida has developed groundbreaking software that could revolutionize how we evaluate app security. Dr. Hossain Shahriar, associate director…
Does Ono contract foretell UWF offer to Diaz?
On June 12, Rebecca Matthews, chair of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, is expected to present to the board a compensation agreement…
Former New College Foundation Board Members File Lawsuit Demanding Financial Accountability
A legal battle is brewing at New College of Florida, as several former Foundation board members have announced their intention to file a lawsuit against…
Salzman thanks DeSantis for ‘exceptional appointment’ of Diaz
No The Pensacola News Journal has posted a guest viewpoint from State Rep. Michelle Salzman, titled “Manny Diaz will lead UWF into a new era…
Pensacola Children’s Chorus Director receives national award
Alex Gartner, Executive and Artistic Director of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC), has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Louis Botto Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
Manny Diaz: A New Chapter for the University of West Florida
At the UWF Board of Trustees meeting this morning, Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz commented on his selection as interim president: As we transition into…
No Surprise: Manny Diaz selected UWF interim president
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees has selected Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. as the university’s interim president by an 8-2 vote,…
UWF Board of Trustees meeting preview
Tomorrow, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees meets at 8 a.m. As previously reported, the board will accept President Dr. Martha Saunders’ resignation…
Breaking: Kissel will evaluate Saunders
It looks like University of West Florida Board of Trustees Chair Rebecca Matthews has set up another trap for outgoing President Martha Saunders. Matthews has…
UWF’s Usha Kundu College of Health Celebrates 10 Years
The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health at the University of West Florida marked its 10-year anniversary with an inaugural Community and Alumni Awards ceremony…
UWF Board of Trustees discuss interim president on May 27
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, May 27, to address several significant changes in university leadership…
Rafferty Center ready to go after council vote
In the heart of Pensacola’s Westside, a remarkable story of community transformation has unfolded. The Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA), a cornerstone of youth development…
Daily Outtakes: Mayor Reeves seeks “Collaborative Solution” with ECT
Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves has backed off his early position that the $1.8 million the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) owes the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency…
Hidden Camera vs. Reality: UWF Admin’s DEI Ban Comments
Accuracy in Media has released a hidden-camera video that it says caught a UWF administrator bragging about evading the Florida DEI ban. Ominous music and…
SAVE UWF enters new phase after initial wins
SAVE UWF has announced a strategic shift as the organization enters a transitional period following several key accomplishments. The grassroots movement successfully challenged the DeSantis…
YIKES: Florida higher ed ranked #1, Pre-K to 12 #22
Last week at his Hope Florida roundtable, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted how well Florida has done in national rankings since he has been governor. “We’re…
Daily Outtakes: Meet the Mastermind of UWF takeover
The buzz is that Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas recruited, screened and coached the new appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. As of…
History over Children’s Trust fight over CRA dollars
The ongoing disagreement between the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) and the Escambia County Commission has continued to escalate since late 2023, centering on whether the…
