UWF president to chair Florida Board of Governors task force on facilities funding

PENSACOLA, Fla. – University of West Florida President Judith A. Bense was named chair of a Florida Board of Governors task force on facilities funding, announced today. The task force follows a vote at the Board of Governors March 22 meeting to “fully address the crisis forming in infrastructure and facilities funding amid the State […]

Outdoor Adventures travels Southwest Texas for Spring Break 2012

UWF Outdoor Adventures traveled to southwest Texas for a Spring Break backpacking trip. This video, created by traveler Jameson Beach, captures the beauty, fun and adventure of the week-long getaway.  Learn more about Outdoor Adventures online. Photo also provided courtesy of Jameson Beach.  

UWF baseball benefits Wounded Warrior Project April 22

Military get free admission to UWF Baseball game Military members and their families receive free admission to the UWF Baseball game against West Georgia Sunday, April 22 at 1 p.m. A free hat or shirt will be given to active duty military members upon admission. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by a Wounded […]

Tablet PCs enhance learning for business students

Tablet PCs are no longer just for computer and information technology students. Faculty at the University of West Florida (UWF) are adopting the technology for use in business and management courses. With the technology, students can move beyond simply observing a teacher’s presentation in the classroom by interacting with the teacher, other students and materials […]

UWF students prepare tax returns for local taxpayers

Volunteers at the University of West Florida (UWF) have helped more than 120 taxpayers file federal tax returns for 2011 at no cost. Part of a partnership between the United Way and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program gives students valuable experience while helping low- to moderate-income taxpayers file […]

Engineering students get convenience & flexibility at the REEF

Learning opportunities are expanding for University of West Florida (UWF) students who value convenience and state-wide partnerships. Located in Shalimar adjacent to Eglin AFB, and just a few miles from UWF’s Fort Walton Beach campus and Hurlburt Field, the REEF (Research and Engineering Education Facility) is a convenient and pivotal part of the computer and […]

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of West Florida hosts Take Back the Night on Wednesday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. Take Back the Night is an international event hosted to educate, protest and bring awareness to ending sexual violence toward women. The 2012 event begins with a march from Martin […]

Art students at UWF have the best of both worlds

Art students at the University of West Florida (UWF) are treated to more than just the much-praised one-on-one attention and mentorship from faculty; they also have the technology of larger universities at their fingertips and a history of successful alumni to inspire them. In the past six years, enrollment in the art department at UWF […]

University of West Florida awards students, faculty at Honors Convocation

PENSACOLA, Fla.– The University of West Florida hosted the annual Honors Convocation awards ceremony for students and faculty members, March 30. Winners include faculty members who have demonstrated superior teaching, research or leadership qualities and are chosen based on nominations and evaluations. Student winners demonstrate leadership, positive impact or excellent grades. Awards for students include the […]

UWF plants 100 cherry trees to celebrate centennial festival

On March 30, the University of West Florida (UWF) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, commemorating the gift of cherry trees given by Japan to the U.S. on March 27, 1912. UWF was selected as the official site of the festival for the state of Florida. One hundred cherry trees were […]

UWF and Academic Partnerships Announce Launch of Online Master of Education in Educational Leadership Program

The University of West Florida (UWF), with the assistance of Academic Partnerships, offers an online Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree starting this fall. This 33 credit hour non-thesis certificate program complies with the Florida Principal Leadership Standards and is designed for educators who want to advance in the K-12 education arena. The program […]

Students help rebuild Joplin, Mo. during alternative spring break trip

Nine students from the University of West Florida (UWF) spent their spring break volunteering to help those affected by severe weather in Missouri. The Alternative Spring Break team (ASB) departed from Pensacola on March 16 for a week-long volunteerism road trip. The UWF ASB program with Volunteer UWF! is part of a nonprofit organization called […]