The University of West Florida Foundation, Inc. nominating committee announces openings on its Board of Directors beginning in Summer 2020. Individuals with fundraising and leadership talents and an interest in supporting the…
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Gaetz hosts 2019 Congressional App Challenge
On Saturday, Nov.6, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will host the 2019 Congressional App Challenge Competition and STEM/Cyber Security Expo from 1-4 p.m. on the University of West Florida Pensacola Campus, Conference Center…
Bense inducted in Florida Women’s HOF
University of West Florida President Emeritus Dr. Judith Bense is a new member of the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The Florida Commission on the Status of Women inducted Bense during a…
DeSantis Teacher Pay Plan faces questions
By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday continued his full-throated support of a plan to increase minimum teacher salaries in Florida to $47,500, but Senate President Bill Galvano cautioned…
Millers make PSC beneficiary of $2.5M CRUT
Pensacola State College was named as beneficiary of a $2.5 million Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) established by Ron and Jan Miller. Based upon the terms and conditions of the trust agreement, the…
Exclusive: NAS CO advocates for military families
Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Pensacola Capt. Tim Kinsella has expressed concerns about the quality of local education and the impact that has on military families serving in the area. On…
Five community forums on appointed superintendent
Patty Hightower, chair of the School Board of Escambia County, and Malcolm Thomas, Superintendent of Schools, announced the schedule for five Community Forums planned to give everyone a chance to share their…
PYP survey shows support for Education Tax
As the organization has since 2008, the Pensacola Young Professionals recently released its Quality of Life Survey results for this year. This year’s survey indicates a continued climb when it comes to…
MIT Venture Mentoring Service helps with local entrepreneur effort
This summer, the Pensacola Entrepreneur Initiative conducted a survey of area entrepreneurs and stakeholders asking for ways to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Greater Pensacola and Escambia County. The responses have indicated…
Women’s Entrepreneurship Week panel next Wednesday
Pensacola, FL, October 18, 2019 – Be inspired and hear practical advice as female founders discuss the obstacles and successes they’ve encountered on the path of entrepreneurship. The University of West Florida…
Secretary of the Navy stressed local education last year
While Superintendent of Schools Malcolm Thomas scoffed at commanding officer at NAS Pensacola for telling local business leaders that service people are hesitant to move to Escambia County because of its weak…
Buzz: Easy A’s at Pine Forest High
The buzz in high schools in the area is how much easier it is for students to get A’s at Pine Forest, one of the county’s lowest performing high schools. The school…