UWF recognized for eco-friendliness by national review

This year marked the second consecutive year the University of West Florida (UWF) has been recognized as a Green College by the Princeton Review. The report of institutions in the United States that meet the specifications is published annually in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council and takes into account food origins, the presence […]

University of West Florida schedules Human Resources certification course

The University of West Florida Division of Continuing and Distance Education, in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management, is holding a Professional Certification in Human Resource Management course. This ten-week course is scheduled to be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 18 through Nov. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Building 8, Room 835 […]

Students at UWF research underwater mystery

Two 19th-century shipwrecks that have escaped the threat of erosion from heavy boat traffic, currents and sea life can be found hidden by the water of the Blackwater River. These wrecks, most likely schooners used to carry lumber, are the focus of two University of West Florida students’ master’s theses and one of the four […]

UWF Dining Services assists Manna Food Pantry after recent floods

  UWF Dining Services is assisting Manna Food Pantry (MFP) with replenishing their supplies after the recent storms. The MFP suffered significant damage as a result of the recent flooding in downtown Pensacola. The lower floor of the warehouse flooded, including all offices and client service areas. Drop boxes will be placed on the UWF […]

UWF receives Japanese Foreign Minister Award

University of West Florida (UWF) President Judith Bense recently received the Japanese Foreign Minister Award on behalf of the institution. The award symbolizes the close relationship between UWF and Japan and recognizes the contribution of cultural exchanges and goodwill between the two countries. Upon receiving the news, Bense said that she was deeply grateful for […]

National Flag Day June 14 commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag

Each year on June 14, the United States recognizes National Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of the official U.S. flag in 1777. Flag Day was originally celebrated June 14, 1885 when a 19-year-old school teacher, Bernard J. Cigrand, placed a flag in his classroom and asked his students to write an essay about what […]

University of West Florida Board of Trustees Approve Planning Initiatives

On June 14, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees approved hallmark planning initiatives, including a new five year Strategic Plan 2012-17, an annual workplan and an updated Campus Master Plan. “These initiatives set the stage for UWF’s transformation to a more vibrant and community-connected institution. We are building on our academic successes and […]

UWF graduate wins national accounting award

Every year, the American Institute of CPAs awards candidates who obtain a cumulative average score of at least 95.5 across all four sections of the CPA exam. Out of more than 90,000 participants, only 37 met the criteria for the Elijah Watt Sells Award, and University of West Florida (UWF) graduate Megan Wise, daughter of Tim […]

Chemistry students at UWF recognized by national scholarship

Three students from the University of West Florida’s (UWF) Department of Chemistry were recently recognized by the American Chemistry Society (ACS) Scholars Program. For the 2012-13 academic year, the ACS Scholars Program awarded renewable scholarships to approximately 120 underrepresented minority students across the country who are interested in pursuing a career in chemistry or a […]

UWF students uncover the past

Clues to Pensacola’s history dating back more than three centuries lie hidden beneath many layers of dirt and vegetation in the downtown area. University of West Florida archaeology students are currently investigating a section of downtown called the Governor’s Garden and its use by Spanish and British colonial governors in the 1700s. By using maps […]

Google Maps comes to campus

The Google Maps Street View team came to the University of West Florida (UWF) May 30 and 31 to photograph the roads, paths and walkways on campus. One car and one tricycle were on campus, photographing a 360 degree view of every road. “Google Street View is beneficial to current students, prospective students and visitors,” […]

Distinguished professor at UWF studies election predictions

Alfred Cuzán, chair of the Department of Government at the University of West Florida (UWF), has a method for predicting presidential elections. A native of Cuba, Alfred Cuzán has been teaching and studying political science at UWF for 32 years, and has been the chair of the department for 20. He recently received the title […]