The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies recently received a $100,000 gift from David and Emily Walby to establish the Linda Evans Memorial Scholarship. “We are very fortunate…
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Podcast: UWF reorganization
Dr. Martha Saunders, president of the University of West Florida, talked on “Pensacola Speaks” about her new cabinet appointments and the merger of Student Affairs and Enrollment Affairs. “This way we have…
Former UWF player also drafted for BIG3 Basketball League
Local former NBA star Reggie Evans is not the only player with ta Pensacola connection who was drafted on April 30 by the BIG3 Basketball League. UWF guard Moochie Norris (1995–96) was…
Universities rally for critical student success and research initiatives
Joined by police chiefs, mental health counselors, medical school deans, and student leaders, the Board of Governors and presidents from all 12 of Florida’s public universities came together on Wednesday to rally…
William D. Smart Seminar Series in Chemistry: Olvera de la Cruz
The University of West Florida and the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) will host renowned researcher and educator Dr. Monica Olvera de la Cruz for two lectures March 30-31…
Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series: ‘Art and Science: Transdisciplinary Collaboration’
The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities will continue its 2016-17 Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series on Friday, March 3. Interdisciplinary artist Elizabeth Demaray will present her…
Tate High and UWF win CyberThon challenge
More than 140 local students from dozens of schools across Northwest Florida participated in CyberThon 2017 last weekend, the third annual cybersecurity challenge event hosted by the AFCEA Blue Angels Pensacola Chapter….
UWF Historic Trust: Want to be a part of history?
The University of West Florida Historic Trust is seeking volunteers to serve as tour guides, living history interpreters, museum store attendants, and archive and collection assistants at its properties in Historic Pensacola….
John Appleyard honored at UWF commencement
The University of West Florida hosted its Fall 2016 Commencement this weekend at the Pensacola Bay Center. Addressing the graduates, UWF President Judy Bense noted the significance of Commencement ceremonies in marking…
Saunders and Studer on Pensacola Speaks
Newly selected UWF president Martha Saunders will be my guest on “Pensacola Speaks” today at 5:33 p.m. In the first half hour, we will have Quint Studer to talk about his upcoming…
Pensacola Speaks: Quint Studer, Brice Harris
On News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks,” Quint Studer will open the show. We will discuss his upcoming column in the Pensacola News Journal on how to hire well. In the second…
Pensacola Speaks, Part 2: Judy Bense, Quint Studer
UWF President Dr. Judy Bense will be my guest today at 5:20 pm on News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks.” We will talk about how the university has been recognized as a great…
Pensacola Chamber and Florida SBDC at UWF to host media relations workshop
The Greater Pensacola Chamber and the Florida SBDC at UWF are joining forces to host a one-hour, no-cost workshop on helping businesses receive media coverage. Attendees will learn how to write and…
UWF named a 2016 Great College to Work For
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently named the University of West Florida a 2016 “Great College to Work For.” Conducted annually, the Great Colleges to Work For survey collects data and highlights…
Studer to speak at UWF Center for Entrepreneurship workshop
The Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. in partnership with the Studer Community Institute and…
How to get a job in Pensacola [podcast]
Pensacola has the third best job market in the state of Florida. Dr. Katie Hudon, Assistant Director of Career Services and an instructor at UWF, discusses on “Pensacola Speaks” how the school…
Pensacola Speaks: Brendan Kelly and Branden Rathert today
ON “Pensacola Speaks,” I will open with UWF VP Brendan Kelly who give us a progress report on the UWF Historic Trust’s work in downtown Pensacola. In the second half, I will…
Voices of Pensacola building up for AIA award
The Florida Foundation for Architecture is asking Floridians to for the 2016 People’s Choice Award for their favorite building. Pensacola’s entry is the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center. You can vote online…
Orlando shooting: Even if we do all the right things, inevitably someone is able to commit an act like this [podcast]
Yesterday, I interviewed Dr. Jacob Shively on News Talk 1370’s “Pensacola Speaks.” He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at the University of West Florida. His research and instruction…
Hmmm, Florida Board of Governors weighs president search rule
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Florida Board of Governors has taken the first steps toward approving a standard search process for university presidents, with a final vote on…
