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UWF’s Florida Public Archaeology Network awarded $99,968 grant from NOAA’s NERRS Science Collaborative

The Florida Public Archaeology Network, a program of the University of West Florida, has received a $99,968 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative. The grant funds the project “People of the Apalachicola Region: Exploring cultural heritage as a vector for ecosystem planning, management and adaptation.” The […]

Aug. 02, 2023

UWF receives top honor for cybersecurity community outreach initiatives

The University of West Florida received the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community Outreach first place award at the 2023 NCAE-C Symposium in Seattle, Washington, in June. “The UWF Center for Cybersecurity’s talented faculty and staff have created an exceptional array of community outreach programs tailored to the distinct needs of our various […]

Jun. 26, 2023

UWF excels in metrics measuring high-impact practices, retention and median wages of graduates in Board of Governors’ performance metrics

The University of West Florida excelled in many key areas in the Florida Board of Governors’ 2022-23 performance-based funding model, highlighting UWF’s commitment to quality education and preparing students for high-wage jobs upon graduation. UWF earned high marks in metrics measuring median wages upon graduation, high-impact practices and retention in a state that is ranked […]

Jun. 22, 2023

UWF to launch MBA program in executive leadership

Beginning in Fall 2023, the University of West Florida will offer a new Executive Master of Business Administration: Leadership Practice and Purpose. The graduate program will be offered fully online. “Success in business requires strong leadership skills coupled with an acute business acumen,” said Tim Kinsella, executive director of UWF’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz […]

Jun. 20, 2023

UWF reaches milestone with record number of first-year and graduate applications

The University of West Florida has received a record-breaking number of First-Time-In-College and graduate school applications for the 2023 Summer and Fall semesters. For the first time in the University’s history, first-year applications surpassed the 10,000 mark and graduate school applications increased to more than 6,400. The record comes amid a nationwide trend of higher […]

Jun. 16, 2023

UWF to launch graduate program in sport administration

Beginning in Fall 2023, the University of West Florida will offer a new Master of Science in Administration with a specialization in sport administration. The graduate program will be offered fully online. “Graduate sport administration programs are in high demand nationally, and UWF is well positioned to be a strong choice for students locally, nationally, […]

Jun. 14, 2023

UWF Notice: Monitoring Severe Weather

University officials are closely monitoring the severe weather potential that is forecast for tonight, June 14 through the morning of Thursday, June 15 in Northwest Florida. All University of West Florida locations remain open at this time. If conditions change, the University will update the campus community. The upcoming severe weather has the potential for […]

Jun. 14, 2023

UWF receives $170,000 donation to fund Larry Butler Memorial Music Scholarship

The University of West Florida celebrated a $170,000 donation to UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music in support of the Larry Butler Memorial Music Scholarship Fund on Monday, June 12, at Flora-Bama in Perdido Key. The new funds are a result of a Music City Hit-Makers fundraising concert at the Saenger Theater Pensacola in […]

Jun. 13, 2023
Members of the CyberSkills2Work Coalition at the program showcase at Florida International University in Washington, D.C.

National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program showcase highlights program’s success and impact

The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity highlighted the success and impact of the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program at a showcase held at Florida International University in Washington, D.C., on May 11. Cybersecurity leaders addressed the program’s role in meeting the cybersecurity workforce challenge and program partners and graduates shared their perspectives on […]

May 15, 2023
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UWF announces Spring 2023 President’s, Dean’s Lists

A total of 3,069 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2023 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The Spring 2023 President’s List features 1,394 students enrolled in at least six credit hours who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher. The Fall 2023 Dean’s List […]

May 11, 2023

UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity GenCyber camps for area students inspire, educate about careers in cybersecurity

The University of West Florida’s Center for Cybersecurity is preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through its innovative GenCyber Experience Cyber Challenge courses and GenCyber Summer Camp. The GenCyber Experience Cyber Challenge courses took place on April 15 and April 22 at the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and provided the opportunity for area middle […]

May 09, 2023

Media invited to attend National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program ‘CyberSkills2Work’ Program Showcase

WHAT: Key highlights of CyberSkills2Work, led by the University of West Florida’s Center for Cybersecurity, will be shared at Florida International University in Washington, D.C. Media are invited to learn how the program, funded by a $9 million, three-year National Security Agency National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity grant, is filling cybersecurity roles in […]

May 08, 2023

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