UWF to host the Argos Suit Up professional dress event

The University of West Florida Career Services and Student Government Association will partner with JCPenney to host the Argos Suit Up event, part of a national initiative that allows students to purchase discounted professional wear. The event will take place on Feb. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the JCPenney located at 7171 N. Davis Highway. In October […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents The Music Man

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “The Music Man,” a musical with book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson. Performances will be held Feb. 16 & 17 and 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 18 & 25 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of […]

MyCareerShines surpasses 500,000 student and adult users

More than 500,000 students and adults in Florida are taking hold of their futures with the help of MyCareerShines, Florida’s comprehensive online education and career planning system. MyCareerShines’ online tools allow for personalized education plans that connect individual interests and skills to careers and jobs. MyCareerShines, managed by the Florida Virtual Campus through the UWF […]

UWF welcomes new chair of Department of Social Work

The University of West Florida College of Education and Professional Studies welcomes Dr. Chathapuram “Ram” Ramanathan as the chair of the Department of Social Work. “We are pleased to have Dr. Ramanathan lead the department of social work here at UWF,” said Dr. William Crawley, dean of the UWF College of Education and Professional Studies. […]

UWF Department of Music presents the Jazz Combo in Concert with UWF Alumni Jazz Combo

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present the Jazz Combo in concert on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The combo will be joined by a number of special guests, a group of UWF Alumni returning to perform. The concert will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing […]

UWF music professor honored with 50-year service award

A University of West Florida music professor has been recognized for a milestone of career service. The Florida Music Education Association honored Dr. Larry Reed with the 50 Year Music Education Service Award during its annual professional development conference, held Jan. 10-13, 2018, in Tampa, Florida. Reed, faculty associate in the Department of Music, has […]

ARGO ALERT: Chemical Explosion in Building 58 Update

ARGO ALERT: ALL-CLEAR Chemical Explosion in Building 58 Update Jan. 25 3:14 p.m. University officials have received an all-clear following the small chemical explosion in Building 58 on the UWF Pensacola campus. An evacuation order has been lifted and the building is now open to faculty and staff. Classes in the building remain cancelled until […]

UWF Executive Mentor Program to host war hero portrayed in ‘Black Hawk Down’

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Wells Fargo will present “Dedication, Pride and Commitment: Leadership Lessons from Black Hawk Down for Business and For Life,” by retired Army 1st Sgt. Matt Eversmann on Jan. 30. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place in […]

Pensacola Museum of Art to host 64th annual Youth Art Focus

The Pensacola Museum of Art, in partnership with Escambia County School District and the PMA Guild, presents the 64th annual “Youth Art Focus” in recognition of National Youth Art Month. This exhibition is on view now through Feb. 18, in the Kugelman Family and Henderson Thornton galleries. The exhibition will highlight art students and art […]

UWF announces historic gift in excess of $8 million from Pensacola attorney Fred Levin

Today, the University of West Florida announced that Fred Levin, attorney and community advocate, is gifting his multi-million dollar waterfront home and estate, known as Timeless Tanglewood, to the institution. The donation also includes much of the renovated home’s contents, including works of art and collector’s items. The total value of the donation is more […]

UWF Department of Music presents Spring 2018 chamber music recitals

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present an afternoon of chamber music on Wednesday, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, and Apr. 4 at noon at Old Christ Church in Historic Pensacola at 405 South Adams St. All performances in the series are free and open to the public with no tickets required. For […]

UWF Department of Music presents Dr. Boyan Bonev in a Faculty Recital

The University of West Florida Department of Music will present Dr. Boyan Bonev, adjunct professor of cello, on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus. The program will feature works for solo cello by […]