Category: Education
Meet UWF Chief of Staff Clifford Humphrey, in his words
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees today approved the hiring of Dr. Clifford Humphrey to a newly created executive position combining strategic initiatives…
Daily Outtakes: Classical Education Coming to UWF
University of West Florida Interim President Manny Diaz Jr. will hire Hillsdale College Ph.D, Clifford Humphrey, to be his Vice President, Strategic Initiatives/Chief of Staff….
UWF asked to approve Chief of Staff position, package $288K
The agenda has been posted for tomorrow’s special meeting of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Included in the agenda is a request…
Mayor Reeves looks at stipends for Childcare workers
Pensacola explores Miami-Dade model for $3,000 worker stipends as mayor pledges city dollars and facilities to address childcare crisis. Following the second childcare summit, Mayor…
Daily Outtakes: Untold Story Behind Martha Saunders’ Exit from UWF
What really happened in the final months of one of Northwest Florida’s most successful university presidents? At 11 a.m. today, Inweekly will publish online an…
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Set, July 24
Escambia County Public Schools and United Way of West Florida are proud to host the annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive on Thursday, July…
Santa Rosa Teacher Receives ‘Invested in Excellence’ Award
Holley-Navarre Intermediate School teacher Kayla Stanford received the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations’ “Invested in Excellence” Award last night at Florida Department of Education’s Teacher…
Daily Outtakes: Why ever consider RedBalloon?
The idea that Moscow, Idaho-based RedBalloon would even be considered to do the University of West Florida’s presidential search bothers me. Background: RedBalloon is a…
Understanding Warrington Prep’s Appeal
I caught up with Dr. Eddie Ruiz, the Florida superintendent for Charter Schools USA, which operates Warrington Preparatory Academy. Charter Schools USA, is challenging its…
Daily Outtakes: Why is Adam Kissel still a UWF Trustee?
Heritage Foundation senior fellow and West Virginia resident Adam Kissel continues to serve on the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, despite his belief…
UWF President Diaz Outlines “Big Bold” Goals
The University of West Florida’s new interim president, Manny Diaz Jr., addressed the university community and local media this morning in his first official press…
Celebrating Success: Escambia County’s Summer Youth Employment
This Friday, July 18, the Escambia County Commission celebrates the nearly 200 young people who dedicated their summer to gaining valuable work experience through Escambia…
Escambia School Board ‘Privilege’ Appeal Rejected
A federal appeals court dismissed Escambia County School Board’s attempt to prevent board members from testifying in a lawsuit over book removals from school libraries,…
Daily Outtakes: Warrington Prep may get a C grade
Former Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. shared during a visit to Inweekly offices yesterday that he believes Warrington Preparatory Academy may win its appeal…
Epic Radio Show Leads to UWF Football @Maritime Park
It was epic radio. On April 1, 2008, I pranked UWF by announcing on my radio show that UWF would be getting a football team….
Florida’s Childcare Crisis: A $18 Billion Economic Challenge
New data from Florida TaxWatch reveals that Mayor D.C. Reeves’ childcare initiative is urgently needed, given the staggering economic impact of Florida’s childcare crisis. Florida’s…
Daily Outtakes: RedBalloon, Tallahassee’s Pick for UWF Job Search
Sources in Tallahassee have shared that University of West Florida Trustee Chair Rebecca Matthews has been directed to hire a Moscow, Idaho company, RedBalloon, to…
UWF Adds Civil Engineering Program
The University of West Florida’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering is launching a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree this fall. The…
Buzz: $4.6M Frozen + Mystery Buyers: Stories Media Missed
Two statements made at public meetings went under the radar for most of the media last week Mental Health Funds Frozen At the Escambia Children’s…
Daily Outtakes: Children’s Trust, County Settle Dispute
Before last night’s meeting of the Escambia County Commission, the Escambia Children’s Trust had five votes to approve an exemption request and interlocal agreement that…
