A University of West Florida Department of Mathematics and Statistics professor’s brain research was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. Dr. Shusen Pu’s study focused on the prefrontal cortex, a key area of the brain responsible for higher-order functions like decision-making and memory. The research, conducted in collaboration with Vanderbilt University and published […]
Sept. 27, 2024 Update Our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty and staff. Students: If you or your family live in an area impacted by Hurricane Helene and are unable to participate in class, please notify your instructors and make them aware of your situation. Faculty will work with you to develop […]
Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, the classic Peanuts gang comes to life in this musical adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved mid-century comic strip. Originally debuting off-Broadway in 1967, this vibrant production revolves around the daily antics of Charlie Brown and friends Schroeder, Lucy, Sally, Linus and Snoopy, who push and pull each other […]
WHAT: Join UWF President Martha D. Saunders as she gives the 2024 State of the University Address. She will be sharing accomplishments from the past year and discussing the future of UWF. The address will be webcast live on WUWF.org. For ADA accommodations, please advise UWF at 850.474.2694, 850.857.6158 (TTY) or uwf.edu/ADAForEvents at least two […]
For the third consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranks in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News and World Report, which released its 2025 Best College rankings on Sept. 20. “These national rankings reflect the high-quality programs, world class faculty and supportive staff we have at UWF,” said UWF […]
The University of West Florida Historic Trust received a $110,000 gift from the McMillan family and $400,000 from the late Barbara Goggins estate in efforts to enhance the train exhibition and improve the outdoor space around the Museum of Industry. The new train canopy area includes a locomotive and flat car formerly owned by the […]
Alumni Stephen ‘81 and Mona ‘79 Wright, community advocates and co-founders of the nonprofit Coastal Connection, are investing $500,000 in the University of West Florida to create the Wright Family Institute for Global and Population Health housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. “The establishment of the Wright Family Institute for Global and […]
The University of West Florida was named a 2024 “Great College to Work For,” for the 12th year, with special designation as an Honor Roll institution for the sixth consecutive year. “Our talented faculty and staff make the University of West Florida a transformative place for students, colleagues and the community,” said UWF President Martha […]
The University of West Florida’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET is the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology and is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States. ABET accreditation is […]
The University of West Florida was awarded $895,905.60 by Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis to support innovative cancer research. The award was part of $20 million awarded to researchers around the state as part of the Cancer Innovation Research Fund. UWF will use its portion of the funds to improve access to […]
The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, bringing the total recipients of this scholarship to 16 students since 2017. Ayla Bergeron and Garrett Smith are among the approximately 15,000 students across the country who met the requirements for Finalist standing, out of an estimated 1.6 million participating high school […]
The University of West Florida’s Archaeology Institute recently wrapped up its summer field schools. Thirty-nine undergraduate and graduate students participated in either a maritime field school or terrestrial field school, with unmatched opportunities to conduct archaeological investigations. The terrestrial field school was led by Dr. Ramie Gougeon, director of the Archaeology Institute, chair and professor, […]
