Category: Education
Top Stories: Week ending April 12, 2025
Just when I thought things were calming down as we headed into Holy Week, news stories took off in several directions, and several attracted over…
Why did UWF Trustee Gates abandon his core belief
When he appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education, University of West Florida Trustee Gates Garcia said, under oath, that while he had…
Daily Outtakes: UWF Trustee Gates revealed more than intended
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education voted on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ three remaining appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees—Chris Young,…
‘Path, Passion, Purpose’ discussion with Renowned Artists at UWF
The 52 World, in collaboration with The Art Gallery (TAG) at the University of West Florida, is hosting an exceptional evening of creative conversation titled…
DeSantis appointees voted for Yenor, didn’t know his views
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education asked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees to explain, under oath,…
Yenor says he resigned due to opposition ‘among small group within Florida’s Senate’
The University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Yenor blamed his resignation yesterday on “opposition to my nomination among a group within…
Breaking: UWF Board chair Scott Yenor resigns
UPDATE: Yenor Resignation Letter – here Tallahassee sources have confirmed that Boise State professor Scott Yenor has resigned from the University of West Florida Board…
Future UWF Board of Trustees must be Florida resident or alum
Florida’s House Education & Employment Committee passed an amended HB 1321, which Rep. Michelle Salzman filed to increase transparency and accountability in the state’s higher…
Feeding the Gulf Coast receives $10K Fly Beyond grant
The Wawa Foundation has awarded Feeding the Gulf Coast a $10,000 “Fly Beyond” grant for its Backpack program. Why this matters: “Wawa’s ongoing generous support…
PSC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Maintenance Training Facility
Pensacola State College (PSC) marked another milestone on Monday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new 34,000-square-foot Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program facility at…
Merting Family donates $500,000 to UWF
A generous $500,000 gift from the Merting Family has founded the Merting Family Fellowship Support Endowment at the University of West Florida. This donation establishes…
Daily Outtakes: Fill the Bus to Save UWF
The grassroots effort to support the University of West Florida and replace Gov. Ron DeSantis’s appointees to the UWF Board of Trustees with local leaders…
UWF trustees Young and Bailey did not take oath until Feb. 12
I finally received the application packets for two individuals that Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees: Chris Young…
Trump order puts MESS Hall initiative on hold
The Pensacola MESS Hall recently learned its $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been placed in limbo. This funding,…
Senate Committee rejects controversial UWF trustee appointee
The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education has voted to reject Adam Kissel’s appointment to the University of West Florida (UWF) Board of Trustees…
David Brinkley takes over WUWF…different Brinkley
Press Release: WUWF announces David Brinkley as new executive director Pensacola, Fla. – March 26, 2025 – WUWF, the listener-supported public radio station licensed to…
Daily Outtakes: Lucy Adams Stevenson’s powerful testimony
In a crowded Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee hearing, Pensacola High School senior Lucy Adams Stevenson stepped forward to share her painful experience as a…
Daily Outtakes: New Trustees face Florida Senate on Wednesday
On Wednesday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m., the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education will consider the following nominees for the University of West Florida…
Pensacola City Council asked to vote on UWF lease at Port
The Pensacola City Council meets this afternoon to review Thursday’s meeting agenda. Mayor D.C. Reeves has proposed a revised lease with the University of West…
MESS Hall: Extreme Precipitation Workshop
The Pensacola MESS Hall is hosting a free Extreme Precipitation workshop for teens and adults on March 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. This interactive…
