Daily Outtakes: UWF, Warrington Prep, United Way

Dr. Martha Saunders said on “Real News with Rick Outzen” that the University of West Florida has set a new enrollment record. “We’ve hit another…

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UWF Founders Week starts April 10

The University of West Florida will honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its third annual Founders Week,…

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UWF police chief on ‘responsibility to intervene’

UWF Police Chief Marc Cossich sent a memo to his employees today regarding the tragic murder of George Floyd. “In the video, you can hear…

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UWF provides 3D-printed face shields

By Jeremy Morrison In an effort to address the shortage of frontline supplies for healthcare workers as they tend to the current coronavirus pandemic, the…

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Buzz: Results of Complete Florida Plus audit won’t be out until late March

Peter Schorsch reports in his daily newsletter, Sunburn, that the audit of the University of West Florida’s alleged mismanagement of Complete Florida Plus is expected…

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Pensacola native, UWF grad named superintendent of R.I. school district

Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced Harrison Peters’ appointment as the superintendent of schools for the Providence school district. Peters is the deputy superintendent,…

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UWF brings championship trophy to city hall

Following the University of West Florida Argonauts football team’s weekend win and clinching of the Division-II national championship, Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson offered his congratulations…

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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…

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Complete Florida Plus investigation involves UWF raiding programs for admin dollars

Last week, we announced that UWF had begun an investigation into the Complete Florida Degree Program,  which provides online academic support services for students and…

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Pensacola Entrepreneur Initiative partners with MIT

PENSACOLA: This summer, the Pensacola Entrepreneur Initiative conducted a survey of area entrepreneurs and stakeholders asking for ways to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Greater…

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Breaking news: UWF Northrup resigns

The University of West Florida this afternoon confirmed that Dr. Pam Northrup has resigned.

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UWF director appointed to Florida Cybersecurity Task Force

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jeanette Nuñez as chair to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, as well as the…

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UWF soars to 2nd spot

The Florida Board of Governors named the University of West Florida as a top-performing public university for the third consecutive year, securing a spot in…

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Veterans, By the Numbers

by Jeremy Morrison, Inweekly Most people are aware that there’s a considerable military presence and corresponding veteran population in Northwest Florida, but now that population’s…

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UWF addresses workforce shortage

The University of West Florida is launching three new degree programs in direct response to increased workforce demand in STEM fields. Beginning in Fall 2019,…

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Small Business Night at Blue Wahoos Stadium, July 10

The Florida SBDC at UWF and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos are teaming up again this year for Small Business Night at Blue Wahoos Stadium on…

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More growth without tariffs

President Donald Trump yesterday placed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all nations, except Canada and Mexico. Will the tariffs help our economy grow?…

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Podcast: UWF president discusses the importance of capital campaign

Last week, the University of West Florida announced the success of the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign, which raised more than $64.4 million by almost 20,000…

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UWF suspends a fraternity and sorority for hazing

The Tau-Psi chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity has been suspended for a minimum five-year period following the conclusion of an investigation into hazing as…

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Hate crimes: Homophobic flyers appear on UWF campus

Someone has distributed flyers containing homophobic slurs around the University of West Florida main campus. UWF President Martha Saunders sent this email to students, faculty…

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