The University of West Florida recognizes those who make a difference at UWF and in their communities through the Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards. Those eligible for nomination include alumni, friends, faculty and staff of the University. These awards are presented in collaboration with the UWF Alumni Association and the UWF Office of […]
University of West Florida Continuing Education is bringing Explore Summer Camps straight to students this year with virtual editions of the most popular programs. Camps are available for students entering first through ninth grade, with a variety of themes for specific age groups including Jr. Mad Scientists, Broadway Bound, Ozobots, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter and […]
A large bear was spotted near the front entrance of the Pensacola Campus in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2020. The bear was seen alone and was not approaching humans. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified immediately. UWF Police have increased their presence on campus, especially near the location of […]
A total of 3,316 undergraduate students enrolled during the Spring 2020 semester at the University of West Florida were named to the President’s or Dean’s Lists. The President’s List features 1,490 students who earned a semester GPA of 3.90 or higher and were enrolled in at least six credit hours. The Dean’s List includes 1,826 […]
The University of West Florida announces a significant expansion of its 2UWF program, adding Santa Fe College, Valencia College and Broward College as new partner institutions in agreements that include attractive benefits for honors and international transfer students. “The 2UWF program streamlines the process for prospective students. It assists in ushering in a new generation […]
The recently enacted federal CARES Act provided money to colleges and universities for emergency student grants. The purpose of the money is to award emergency financial aid grants to students for specific expenses that are a direct result of the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus. The University of West Florida will distribute […]
The University of West Florida Cyber Club placed second overall and won the Best in Team Defense and Best in Service Up Time categories at the prestigious 2020 Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, hosted virtually by Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw State edged UWF for the championship. Second place marks the best showing for UWF in […]
The 35-year-old Carmichael is running seven marathons in seven days to raise money for Argo Pantry, which provides food to UWF students in need of assistance, and for Feeding the Gulf Coast, a food bank that serves 24 counties throughout the Florida panhandle, South Alabama and South Mississippi. He set up a crowdfunding page through […]
As a shortage of full face shields for healthcare workers grips the nation in the battle against COVID-19, the University of West Florida responded by asking one of the University’s direct support organizations to manufacture, manage and distribute 3D-printed full face shield supplies at its Sea3D Additive Manufacturing Laboratory in downtown Pensacola. The full face […]
Please see the below information on housing and dining refunds as well as information on summer course offerings. REFUNDS Housing: Room and board costs will be prorated for all residential students who vacated campus housing through the rest of the Spring 2020 semester. The University will provide students a flat-rate refund based on the type […]
The outbreak of COVID-19 is stressful for everyone. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in all of us. Leaning on each other and coping with stress will make you, the people you care about and the UWF community stronger. We want to remind you that we are here […]
The Haas Center at the University of West Florida is conducting a study of the economic impacts of COVID-19. The survey can be accessed at uwf.edu/coronavirussurvey through April 6, and is available in English and Spanish. The survey aims to understand the types of travel and spending changes of Florida residents during the COVID-19 outbreak […]
