Category: Education
National Day of Unplugging
Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) will observe the ‘National Day of Unplugging’ across all campuses on Friday, March 7. WHY IT MATTERS: To draw attention…
North Idaho College gets reprieve. Any lessons for UWF?
Earlier this month, I wrote about how far-right extremists have jeopardized the accreditation of North Idaho College (NIC). Recent developments suggest the college is on…
Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza on March 8
ReadyKids! will host Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at Wedgewood Community Center, 6405 Wagner Road….
Rising Star Alex Smith lands UWF post
The University of West Florida announces Alex Smith as Director of External Affairs, effective March 3. Smith joins UWF after serving the City of Pensacola…
UWF student brings high-tech to animal rescues
James “Brian” Barnes, a recent University of West Florida graduate, has transformed wildlife rescue efforts in Northwest Florida by applying geographic information science. Working with…
Parkrun celebrates its 250th event on March 1
Pensacola’s Rec Plex North parkrun will mark two significant milestones on Saturday, March 1, celebrating its 250th event and six years of bringing the community…
Five Escambia Schools named ‘Rising Stars’
In 2012, East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) launched the Exceeding Expectations Project to identify high-poverty schools demonstrating exceptional progress in enhancing student achievement for…
UWF’s Dr. Eman El-Sheikh appointed Global Ambassador
The Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence has selected Dr. Eman El-Sheikh of the UWF Center for Cybersecurity as Global Ambassador for the U.S.
Top Stories: week ending Feb. 22, 2025
Pensacola was excited to hear that University of West Florida trustee Scott Yenor had been removed from a board, only to later find out it…
National Naval Aviation Museum: USS Indianapolis legacy
The National Naval Aviation Museum will honor the legacy of the USS Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 11, with guest speaker Commander Hunter Scott.
Appointed superintendent may back on the ballot in 2026
On Tuesday, the Escambia County School Board approved by a 3-2 vote a resolution to put a referendum on the August 2026 midterm primary election,…
LOL: Celestine Lewis’ company is selling the building that houses her school
Yesterday, I reported that the founder of Jaqueline Harris Preparatory Academy, Celestine Lewis, tried to buy the Gibson School at a recent school board meeting….
DeSantis backs controversial UWF trustee, Scott Yenor
The News Service of Florida reports that Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he stood “100 percent” behind University of West Florida Board of Trustees…
Celestine Lewis tries to outbid City for Gibson school
The founder of Jaqueline Harris Preparatory Academy, Celestine Lewis, nearly scooped up the Gibson School at yesterday’s school board meeting. The board eventually approved the…
Daily Outtakes: Heritage Foundation fellow appointed to PSC Board
New Pensacola State College Trustee Zachary Smith is the third Heritage Foundation fellow Gov. DeSantis has placed on local higher education boards.
Escambia County School Board to consider City offer for Gibson
At his press conference, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves asked Escambia County School Superintendent Keith Leonard to join him and discuss the city’s offer for the…
DOE targets race in higher education, FDOE cheers
The Trump administration isn’t waiting for Congress to pass laws or for accreditation changes to purge higher education institutions of programs he dislikes.
Breaking: Senate votes to remove Yenor, but not from UWF BOT
UPDATE: I have received more information. The Senate Ethics & Election Committee removed the position of UWF Broad of Trustees chair from the board of…
Podcast: Sun Belt basketball returns to Pensacola for fifth year
Sun Belt basketball returns to Pensacola for fifth year
Breaking: UWF Health Dean announces resignation
Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Dean David Bellar is leaving UWF to be the President and CEO at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University in Baton Rouge.
