Tag: University of West Florida
UWF Archaeology Institute receives $290k grant to explore De Luna fleet
The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute recently received a Special Category Grant totaling more than $290,000 from the Florida Division of Historical Resources to…
Carnegie Foundation honors UWF
The University of West Florida has been selected to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification, an honor designated to 361 institutions nationwide by the Carnegie…
Second Annual Women in Leadership set for Feb. 13
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host the second annual Women in Leadership: Designing Your Future Conference on Friday,…
Haas Center: Fewer Payday loans than earlier study reported
The University of West Florida Haas Center for Business Research & Economic Development recently completed research that shows that Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Bay…
UWF Trustees approve collective bargaining agreement
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees unanimously voted to ratify the 2014-17 Collective Bargaining Agreement today during its quarterly meeting. This follows 16…
Breaking news: UWF faculty vote to ratify collective bargaining agreement
Yesterday afternoon, Jonathan Fink, the vice president for Bargaining and Chief Negotiator for the University of West Florida faculty, notified his colleagues that the union…
Viewpoint: Income Distribution
By Dr. Rick Harper Executive Director, Office of Economic Development & Engagement University of West Florida Increased global trade and improvements in technology contribute strongly…
UWF hosts panel discussion on Japan, Nov. 6
The University of West Florida will host an international outreach event titled, “Walk in America, Talk on Japan: We Are Tomodachi,†on Thursday, Nov. 6…
Florida Chamber honors Town of Century
The Town of Century will be honored with a Six Pillars Award on Monday, October 20, the Florida Chamber Foundation announced today. The award will…
UWF creates University College to enhance student success, support and professional readiness
The University of West Florida recently launched University College to enhance the effectiveness of student support services by streamlining programs into one comprehensive unit. The…
UWF students engage in the nation’s largest annual day of service
In observance of Sept. 11, 2001, University of West Florida students are participating in this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering their time…
UWF public relations students win top FPRA state award
Ten public relations students from the University of West Florida were recently honored with a Golden Image Award and a Grand All Golden Image Award…
Harper joins Studer Institute
The Studer Institute and the University of West Florida have created a partnership that will allow Rick Harper, the University of West Florida’s assistant vice…
Gaetz touts FY 2014-15 state budget
Today, Governor Rick Scott signed the state’s FY 2014-2015 budget which makes substantial investments in Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington…
UWF president responds to faculty senate request for pay raise
Dear Colleagues: I sincerely regret that my schedule did not allow for my attendance at the May 9 Faculty Senate meeting. I chair the Florida…
University of West Florida host Presidential Town Hall
WHAT: UWF President Judy Bense will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 30 to discuss the outcomes of the Florida Legislative session. WHEN:…
UWF to host opening ceremony of Confucius Institute
This Friday, the University of West Florida is hosting a Chinese delegation in celebration of the opening of the UWF Confucius Institute. The guests include…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, April 13-19
An Evening with Louisa May Alcott Date: Monday, April 14 Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location: UWF Conference Center Details: The UWF Chautauqua Series will…
UWF Downtown Lecture Series to present John Markowitz, April 2
The University of West Florida College of Arts & Sciences will host the UWF program director of art, John Markowitz, as guest speaker for the…
University of West Florida Upcoming Events, March 30 – April 5
Take Back the Night Date: Wednesday, April 2 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: UWF Commons Auditorium, Building 22 Details: Take part in the 15th…


