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UWF Archaeology Institute receives grant to explore Spanish fleet in...

The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute recently received a Special Category Grant totaling more than $290,000 from the Florida Division of Historical Resources to explore a Spanish fleet...

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UWF recreation and sports services director and UWF student recognized by...

University of West Florida recreation and sports services director, William M. Healey, was recently recognized as a 2015 Gulf Coast Region Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee. Healey’s daughter and UWF...

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UWF Mock Trial Team hosts 2015 Argo Invitational

The University of West Florida Mock Trial Team hosted the fourth annual UWF Argo Invitational last weekend, Jan 17 and 18. The event, which was held in the UWF Mock Trial Courtroom, is sponsored by...

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UWF hosts fourth annual Northwest Florida Regional Science Olympiad

On Saturday, Feb. 21, the University of West Florida hosted students from Northwest Florida’s public and private schools in the Florida Panhandle at the fourth annual Northwest Regional Florida Science...

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UWF theatre and art students to return to Ireland

This summer, the emerald coast will meet the emerald isle as twelve theatre students and four art students from the University of West Florida travel to Ireland to participate in the Carlow Arts...

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UWF to host annual Take Back The Night event

The University of West Florida Wellness Services and UWF Peer Educators will host the 16th annual Take Back The Night event on Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the University Commons Auditorium. This...

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UWF to host grand opening celebration for one-stop shop

WHAT: The University of West Florida Office of Enrollment Affairs will unveil Argo Central, a one-stop shop for students and parents, at a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Argo...

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UWF and Gulf Islands National Seashore to host event celebrating new partnership

WHAT: The University of West Florida is partnering with Gulf Islands National Seashore to establish the Gulf Islands Research and Education Center. The GIREC will seek to engage scientists, students...

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Marine biology students offered adventure and hands-on learning across...

The University of West Florida is joining four other universities and the Florida Institute of Oceanography in offering a five-week, summer field intensive marine biology course from May 13 to June 19....

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UWF to welcome first-year students at Move-In Day

WHAT: Media are invited to join President Judith Bense and University officials as they welcome new students to the University of West Florida on Friday, Aug. 21. University administration, including...

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UWF business fraternity wins awards at Grand Chapter Congress

The University of West Florida Eta Upsilon chapter of Delta Sigma Pi, a coed business fraternity, attended the organization’s 50th biennial Grand Chapter Congress this August in Chicago. Eta Upsilon...

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UWF OEDIA to host vigil for world peace

WHAT: Join the University of West Florida campus community and the Office of Equity, Diversity and International Affairs to show solidarity, come together and reflect on recent happenings on college...

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UWF’s William Healey elected to NIRSA Board of Directors

William M. Healey, recreation and sports services director at the University of West Florida, was elected to the NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation Board of Directors as the At-Large Director. The...

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UWF reaches record enrollment of more than 13,000 students for Fall 2016...

The University of West Florida has surpassed 13,000 in enrollment for the first time in the institution’s history, reaching 13,030 students for the Fall 2016 semester, as of today, Aug. 24, 2016. “We...

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UWF Notice: Hurricane Matthew

The University of West Florida is closely monitoring Hurricane Matthew. At this time, Hurricane Matthew does not pose a threat to this area. All University of West Florida locations, including the...

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UWF Dance Marathon breaks fundraising record

The sixth annual University of West Florida Dance Marathon raised $60,890.59 last weekend, exceeding this year’s goal of $55,000 and surpassing last year’s record of more than $43,000. The annual event...

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UWF student and army vet sells ‘the coconut life’

At just 26 years old, Alex Hill is putting his UWF marketing degree to use, going from the college life to the “coconut life.” Hill is currently a Junior at UWF and has launched two businesses, Emerald...

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Turbulent childhood in rearview mirror for thankful UWF student

Hunter Lyons is building an impressive resume as a student leader at the University of West Florida and positioning himself for a bright future—which didn’t seem remotely possible during his turbulent...

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UWF Dance Marathon raises record amount for Children’s Miracle Network

The eighth annual University of West Florida Dance Marathon raised a record $87,838.21 on Feb. 29 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for...

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UWF Dance Marathon raises nearly $43K for Children’s Miracle Network

Held outdoors for the first time to prioritize the health and safety of the participants, the ninth annual University of West Florida Dance Marathon raised nearly $43,000 on March 20 in support of...

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UWF Dance Marathon raises over $55K for Children’s Miracle Network

The 10th annual University of West Florida Dance Marathon raised $55,694.15 on April 2 in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. During UWF Dance Marathon, participants stand on their feet...

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UWF welcomes Little Free Library book-sharing boxes to campus

The University of West Florida 2022-23 LEAD: The Staff Version announced the launch of four Little Free Library locations on the Pensacola campus. Little Free Libraries are weather-protected,...

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UWF’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund wins first place in the nation in global...

The University of West Florida’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund won first place among the nation’s student-managed bond funds at the Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education’s...

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UWF breaks ground on Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center

The University of West Florida hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sandy Sansing Sports Medicine Center, a $6 million facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of care for all UWF...

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