Pensacola and the University of West Florida will be well represented at the 2018 Future of Florida Forum. which is hosted by Florida Chamber Foundation Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 27…
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UWF adds cybersecurity degree
The University of West Florida has added a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity this fall, enhancing its nationally designated program, making it the first university in Florida to offer a a with a…
UWF football game on Cox
The University of West Florida, ranked number two in the country, will open their season Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium in downtown Pensacola against #22 Carson-Newman. The top 25 matchup will…
History Hall at One Palafox Place celebrated
The University of West Florida celebrated the opening of History Hall at One Palafox Place with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 7. History Hall, a hallway in the recently revitalized…
UWF Band launched
This fall, fans can enjoy a more traditional atmosphere at University of West Florida football games with the addition of the inaugural Argo Athletic Band. The band will play in the stands…
UWF names new police chief
The University of West Florida has announced the Marc L. Cossich as the University’s new chief of police. He joins UWF with nearly 35 years of experience overseeing police administration in higher…
Saunders near bottom in pay for state university presidents
The News Service of Florida published this article on the pay for state university presidents. University of West Florida president, Dr. Martha Saunders, is near the bottom at $432,915. Only New College…
UWF pilots Florida’s first hacking defense course
University of West Florida undergraduate students are working as teams to come up with solutions to problems critical to national security as part of an eight-week pilot course that launched June 18….
Cao-Nugyen receives Joe Oldmixon Service Award
The Center for Independent Living Disability Resource Center today held its 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Awards and Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Dr. Vannee Cao-Nugyen received the Joe Oldmixon Service…
How UWF can improve performance ranking
Last week, the Florida Broad of Education released its Performance Metric Scores for the state universities. The University of West Florida finished tied for third, but last the tie-breaker to Florida State…
UWF scores in Top 3 of state universities
The Florida Board of Governors announced today the University of West Florida is among the top-performing public universities for the second consecutive year. UWF earned the third-highest score in the system with…
UWF announces new assistant vice president for digital learning and innovation
The University of West Florida Division of Research and Strategic Innovation has announced Dr. Kelvin Bentley as assistant vice president for digital learning and innovation. “We are so pleased to welcome Dr….
UWF hosts trailblazer and alumna in celebration of Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the University of West Florida Office of Equity and Diversity will host Dr. Augusta M. Simon on Friday, March 30 at 1 p.m. in the University…
Help name new Interactive Early Learning Playground
The University of West Florida is accepting submissions to name the UWF Historic Trust’s new Interactive Early Learning Playground. The playground, donated by Quint and Rishy Studer, will be located at Museum…
Two new UWF trustees appointed
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new trustees, Jill Singer and Alonzie Scott III, following their appointments by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Singer serves as the vice…
UWF Center for Cybersecurity partners with Florida Agency for State Technology
The University of West Florida (UWF) Center for Cybersecurity is partnering with the Florida Agency for State Technology (AST) to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity education and training for state agency personnel and position…
UWF and NSA announce partnership
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity hit another milestone in its four-year history last week when it announced a partnership with the National Security Agency to enhance cybersecurity workforce development…
Historical commission rules wreck not famous slave ship Clotilda
Yesterday, the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), in coordination with the National Park Service (NPS), the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, (NMAAHC), and SEARCH, Inc., announced it had completed…
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of West Florida gives $1.5 million to UWF
The University of West Florida announces a $1.5 million gift from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of West Florida, Inc. to establish the Center for Financial Literacy at the UWF College of Business….
Argos Suit Up, Feb. 25
The University of West Florida Career Services and Student Government Association will partner with JCPenney to host the Argos Suit Up event, part of a national initiative that allows students to purchase…
