Category: Education
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…
Pensacola Sports honos high school senors
Since the early 1980s, Pensacola Sports has proudly celebrated the dedication, talent, and heart of our area’s top senior student-athletes through a scholarship recognition program….
Children’s Trust funds Early Learning Coalition for a third year
In a recent meeting, the Escambia Children’s Trust (ECT) Board unanimously approved a commitment letter to fund the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Escambia County…
Escambia County’s Jamison Gilman awarded Florida Sheriffs Association STEM Scholarship
In the northwest corner of Florida, Escambia County continues to produce remarkable students who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, and commitment to their communities. Jamison…
Children’s Trust Board supports Summer Youth Employment
The Escambia Children’s Trust held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, with significant discussions focused on a potential partnership with Escambia County regarding tax increment…
UWF Board chair to faculty: “We are in a pivotal moment in Florida higher education”
Dear Colleagues, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with President Saunders and know her decision to resign was made with much thought and reflection. Her…
NETC names Pensacola native Sailor of the Year
The Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) has announced Master-at-Arms First Class (MA1) Patrick Hill as its fiscal year 2024 Sailor of the Year (SOY)…
How will the UWF Board handle the presidential search?
We have two recent examples of how Trustees have handled presidential searches; each has taken a very different approach. In February, the University of South…
Manny Díaz Jr. Emerges as Frontrunner for UWF Presidency
Manny Díaz Jr., Florida’s current Commissioner of Education, is reportedly the leading candidate to become the next president of the University of West Florida following…
Don Gaetz commends Saunders for leaving “in Triumph”
State Sen. Don Gaetz sent out this message after learning of University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders’ resignation: Dr Saunders is an exceptional…
Step-by-step on the Zach Attack
In his first appearance as a University of West Florida Board of Trustees member, Trustee Zach Smith wasted no time making his presence felt at…
Breaking: UWF President Dr. Martha Saunders resigns
Dr. Martha Saunders sent this to UWF faculty and students at 10:26 a.m.: When I returned to the University of West Florida as president, it…
Santa Rosa Rookie of Year: Sara McPherson
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Sara McPherson, a CTE instructor at Navarre High School, as the 2025 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during…
