Dr. David Bellar, Dean of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health.

University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health announces new dean

The University of West Florida Usha Kundu, MD College of Health is welcoming David M. Bellar as the new dean of the college. “Dr. Bellar is a highly accomplished scholar with many years of experience in health and health-related fields and we are pleased to have him join UWF,” said UWF Provost and Senior Vice […]

UWF nursing students aid local Florida Deptartment of Health officials by administering COVID-19 vaccinations at a vaccination facility in Milton, Florida, on Mar. 17, 2021.

UWF nursing students administering COVID-19 vaccinations

University of West Florida nursing students are on the front line of the vaccination effort in Northwest Florida, administering vaccines to priority individuals. Since February, 54 nursing students have administered vaccinations at various locations throughout the area in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart and the Escambia County Health Department. The BSN students work under the […]

UWF to offer fully online bachelor’s in public health in Fall 2021

Starting in Fall 2021, the University of West Florida will offer a new fully online Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree, pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The UWF Board of Trustees approved the new degree program during its quarterly meeting held on March 18, 2021. The interdisciplinary program will be housed […]

Faculty Members Share Stories from Path to Full Professorship

Educators were given the opportunity to share lessons learned on the way toward being promoted to the highest level in teaching, a full professorship.

Fighting Fat Is a Tactical Necessity for Military

UWF researchers are collaborating with the UWF Air Force ROTC and Army ROTC to combat sedentarism and promote physical fitness.

Peer Critiques Create Healthy Stress in Nursing Students

The simulation assignments helped nursing students improve their cardiopulmonary arrest scenario skills.

Time Management, Other Tools Help Freshmen Make Smooth Transition from High School to College, Experts Say

Overcoming the challenge can present difficulty, and expectations in college classes can be overwhelming.

Summer Research Symposium Highlights Student Projects

The selected students spent 250 hours or more working on a research project in their program of study and under close supervision of a faculty mentor.

Students Explore Different Health Professions During UWF Summer Camp

The hands-on structure of the camp followed the guidelines of high-impact learning, which is designed to engage students directly rather than have them learn from traditional lecture-style teaching.

Use Caution, Stay Hydrated When Exercising in Extreme Heat

Summer heat does not have to leave you wilted or cause you to skip your normal exercise routine. Make the best of it without putting yourself in danger.

Torso Injuries Present Major Risk to Athletes

Skeletal and muscular injuries are the most common type of injuries and traditionally get the most attention when it comes to prevention.

UWF Student Bryan Daniel showing the database for diabetes patients he wrote for St. Joseph Medical Clinic.

New Web-Based Database Helps Track Diabetes Patients’ Progress

As with all chronic diseases, an important aspect of diabetes treatment involves maintaining the necessary comprehensive prevention and management programs to control the disease.