Category: Education
UWF honors Warren Averett, Mort O’Sullivan
The University of West Florida celebrated the lifetime giving of Warren Averett at a special ceremony in the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. The…
Daily Outtakes: UWF Getting Charter School, But Who Will Run It?
University of West Florida faculty and staff received an email from the administration on Friday stating, “The University of West Florida is exploring the possibility…
Top Reads: Week ended Sept. 20, 2025
MANNY’S PAYDAY The University of West Florida Board of Trustees convened this week, and once again, its decisions to create a nice future for Interim…
Pensacola Unveils World War II Heritage Exhibit
In a week filled with news stories, this one almost got overlooked. The City of Pensacola officially unveiled a new World War II micro exhibit…
UWF Trustees Give Interim Prez $1M for office renovations
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees continues to send mixed message about whether there will be fair and open job search for the…
Take Stock in Children adds 38 new scholars
Take Stock in Children of Escambia County recently welcomed 38 new scholars at the annual Take Stock Kickoff Dinner held at The Wright Place, downtown…
UWF student receives 2025 Kappa Delta Pi Distinguished Chapter Officer Award
Tommy Seeker, an undergraduate student at the University of West Florida’s School of Education, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Kappa Delta Pi…
UWF Drops Rick’s Blog, Manny’s Big Payday
Manny’s Payday The Harry Roy’s Membership Committee—also known as the UWF Presidential Search Committee—is recommending a seven-figure salary for the university’s new president. The prohibitive…
Pensacola State College kills off Big Bird, cuts ties to WSRE
WEAR-TV’s Hannah James reports that the Pensacola State College’s Board of Trustees made a significant decision Tuesday night that will reshape the institution’s media operations….
Local Dealership Makes Big Impact with $5,000 School Donation
When teachers at Sherwood Elementary School gathered for what they thought was a routine back-to-school luncheon, they got the surprise of their academic year. Anderson…
Before PBS Disappears: Watch ‘The American Revolution’
“The American Revolution” is coming to PBS this fall, and it has a Pensacola—Bernardo de Gálvez, whom we celebrate with a statue on North Palafox…
Trending News—Sept. 15, 2025
What are the City of Pensacola’s asks of the 2026 Legislature? State Rep. Alex Andrade wants the Pensacola City Council, who approves the city budget,…
Pensacola State Board discusses PBS affiliation tomorrow
UPDATE: The PSC Board meeting is going to be held in Building 1, The Baars Building, on the 3rd floor. Take the elevator in Building…
Podcast: Florida’s Public Schools Under Siege
Florida’s public education system faces an unprecedented crisis, with declining enrollment, teacher shortages, and a voucher program that has become a playground for profiteering while…
UWF Honors Athletic Excellence: 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The University of West Florida announced its latest inductees to the UWF Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, scheduled for November 14 at The…
Daily Outtakes: Escambia Children’s Trust Chooses Rollback Rate
At its board meeting on Sept. 10, the Escambia Children’s Trust opted for a rollback millage rate rather than maintaining the current tax level. The…
UWF Center for Cybersecurity Expands Florida Cybersecurity Training
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $2 million grant to expand the UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program, a statewide…
Breaking: Escambia Public School enrollment drops 1,122 students
Escambia County Public Schools has seen its enrollment drop 1,122 (3%) since the Fall of 2024—from 36,768 to 35,646 students. In 2021, the school district…
City of Pensacola to Unveil World War II Micro Exhibit
The City of Pensacola will host the unveiling of a new World War II micro exhibit at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.16, at City Hall, to…
Podcast: UWF as NWFL’s Future Research Hub
The University of West Florida won approval of a $32 million grant from Triumph Gulf Coast, positioning the institution as a major player in artificial…
