Category: Education
UWF Trustees give Saunders full performance bonus
Chair Rebecca Matthews’ recommendation that President Dr. Martha Saunders receive her full 20% performance bonus received unanimous approval from the University of West Florida Board…
Latest in UWF BOT Mysteries
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees meets at 9 a.m. While we did receive the contract proposal for Interim President Manny Diaz Jr,…
Daily Outtakes: See UWF interim president’s proposed contract
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz will get a $319K pay increase if the University of West Florida Board of Trustees approves tomorrow the contract that…
Gulf Winds Foundation Awards $25,000 in Scholarships
The Gulf Winds Foundation has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to five exceptional students who are about to embark on their higher education journeys. A Record…
Children Trust Chair calls for ‘Civil Discourse’ with BCC
At this morning’s Escambia Children’s Trust board meeting, Chair Dr. Rex Northup made an impassioned plea for what he termed “civil discourse” from the Escambia…
Children’s Trust offers new deal re:CRA and Youth Services
The Escambia Children’s Trust Board of Directors meets tomorrow to discuss a new proposed interlocal agreement between the Trust and the Board of County Commissioners….
UWF President Saunders may get bonus
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees chair, Rebecca Matthews, will recommend that the board give President Dr. Martha Saunders a performance incentive payment….
Daily Outtakes: Andrade won’t back down on budget
State Rep. Alex Andrade isn’t backing off his position on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Hope Florida budget demands. As chair of the House Health Care Budget…
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…
