News ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ from University of West Florida display Latest news from University of West Florida on News en-us Copyright 2025 News News ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ from University of West Florida 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif UWF Student Teams Place First and Second in International Society for Performance Improvement Case Study Competition /articles/uwf-student-teams-place-first-and-second-in-international-society-for-performance-improvement-case-study-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-student-teams-place-first-and-second-in-international-society-for-performance-improvement-case-study-competition/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:55:21 EST Two University of West Florida student teams placed top two in the 2025 International Society for Performance Improvement, or ISPI, Case Study Student Competition held on April 13-17, in Jacksonville, Florida. University of West Florida UWF Earns National Recognition for Cybersecurity Outreach Initiatives /articles/uwf-earns-national-recognition-for-cybersecurity-outreach-initiatives/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-earns-national-recognition-for-cybersecurity-outreach-initiatives/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:30:41 EST The University of West Florida placed second in the 2024 CAE-CD Community Outreach Award Competition, which is given by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Community to a CAE-Cyber Defense designated institution. University of West Florida UWF Sport Management Students Gain Hands-on Experience at March Madness and Super Bowl /articles/uwf-sport-management-students-gain-hands-on-experience-at-march-madness-and-super-bowl/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-sport-management-students-gain-hands-on-experience-at-march-madness-and-super-bowl/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:40:36 EST Nine University of West Florida sport management students recently had the opportunity of a lifetime, traveling to San Antonio, Texas, to work the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four. University of West Florida UWF LEAD Program Restores Historic Anchor for Exhibition at UWF Archaeology Institute /articles/uwf-lead-program-restores-historic-anchor-for-exhibition-at-uwf-archaeology-institute/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-lead-program-restores-historic-anchor-for-exhibition-at-uwf-archaeology-institute/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:05:37 EST A historic 1800s anchor which had been housed in the dark has been brought into the light, following the efforts of a campuswide leadership program. Faculty and staff of UWF's 2024-25 LEAD, which stands for leadership, enhancement, activities and development, class worked with the Archaeology Institute to prepare the anchor for outdoor exhibition and create an exhibit space at the Archaeology Institute on UWF's Pensacola campus University of West Florida UWF Finance Student-Managed Argo Funds Place Top Three in Three Categories at Global Portfolio Competition /articles/uwf-finance-student-managed-argo-funds-place-top-three-in-three-categories-at-global-portfolio-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-finance-student-managed-argo-funds-place-top-three-in-three-categories-at-global-portfolio-competition/?sc=rsin Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:00:10 EST The University of West Florida's student-managed Argo Bond Fund placed second, Argo Small Fund placed second, and Argo Growth Fund placed third in each respective category of the competition at the 2025 Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education's Global Portfolio Competition on April 3 and 4 in New York City. University of West Florida UWF Students Investigate Fort Kirkland to Preserve a Vital Part of Northwest Florida History /articles/uwf-students-investigate-fort-kirkland-to-preserve-a-vital-part-of-northwest-florida-history/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-students-investigate-fort-kirkland-to-preserve-a-vital-part-of-northwest-florida-history/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:20:56 EST The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading the search for Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County, Florida, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of State. UWF students, faculty, archaeologists, local families and veterans with Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation are working together to study and memorialize the fort. University of West Florida UWF Studies Positive Impacts of Dance for Individuals with Dementia /articles/uwf-studies-positive-impacts-of-dance-for-individuals-with-dementia/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-studies-positive-impacts-of-dance-for-individuals-with-dementia/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:10:02 EST A study by a team of University of West Florida researchers, conducted with Council on Aging of West Florida's adult day care, The Retreat, uncovered insights into the positive impact of dance on individuals living with Alzheimer's and related dementias. University of West Florida UWF-IHMC Research Team awarded $478,000 Office of Naval Research grant /articles/uwf-ihmc-research-team-awarded-478-000-office-of-naval-research-grant/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-ihmc-research-team-awarded-478-000-office-of-naval-research-grant/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:50:57 EST A University of West Florida-Institute for Human Machine & Cognition research team received a $478,000 grant for the acquisition of advanced robotic platforms and equipment from the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program of the Office of Naval Research. University of West Florida Expert Available to Talk about Measles Outbreak /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-measles-outbreak/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-measles-outbreak/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:05:49 EST University of West Florida UWF's Dr. Eman El-Sheikh appointed by Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence as Global Ambassador for the U.S. /articles/uwf-s-dr-eman-el-sheikh-appointed-by-global-council-for-responsible-artificial-intelligence-as-global-ambassador-for-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-s-dr-eman-el-sheikh-appointed-by-global-council-for-responsible-artificial-intelligence-as-global-ambassador-for-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:20:59 EST The Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence has selected Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity associate vice president, as Global Ambassador for the U... University of West Florida UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health Adds New Respiratory Therapy Program /articles/uwf-usha-kundu-md-college-of-health-adds-new-respiratory-therapy-program/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-usha-kundu-md-college-of-health-adds-new-respiratory-therapy-program/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:00:12 EST The University of West Florida's Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has expanded its offerings by adding a new respiratory therapy program to its catalog. Only the third of its kind in the state of Florida and one of a select few nationwide, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a specialization in Respiratory Therapy (BSHS-RT) is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills to meet the growing demand for respiratory care professionals. University of West Florida UWF Student Selected for Prestigious Japanese Cultural Exchange Program /articles/uwf-student-selected-for-prestigious-japanese-cultural-exchange-program/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-student-selected-for-prestigious-japanese-cultural-exchange-program/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:57 EST University of West Florida junior Aidan Enfinger was selected to spend a week in Japan for the Kakehashi Project, a Japanese government-sponsored program that aims to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other nations by fostering personal connections and cultural exchange. University of West Florida UWF Earns High Research Activity Designation From Carnegie Foundation /articles/uwf-earns-high-research-activity-designation-from-carnegie-foundation/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-earns-high-research-activity-designation-from-carnegie-foundation/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:50:53 EST The University of West Florida was designated a Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. University of West Florida UWF School of Nursing Graduates Outperform State and National Averages on NCLEX-RN Exam /articles/uwf-school-of-nursing-graduates-outperform-state-and-national-averages-on-nclex-rn-exam/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-school-of-nursing-graduates-outperform-state-and-national-averages-on-nclex-rn-exam/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:55:53 EST The University of West Florida School of Nursing topped the state and national averages for 2024, as 97.67% of its graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, known as NCLEX-RN, on their first attempt. University of West Florida UWF Hosts First District Court of Appeals in Mock Trial Courtroom /articles/uwf-hosts-first-district-court-of-appeals-in-mock-trial-courtroom/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-hosts-first-district-court-of-appeals-in-mock-trial-courtroom/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:25:05 EST The University of West Florida recently hosted the First District Court of Appeals for oral arguments in its Mock Trial Courtroom. The event provided UWF students with an exceptional opportunity to witness the judicial process in action. University of West Florida UWF Cybersecurity Student Awarded Prestigious Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship /articles/uwf-cybersecurity-student-awarded-prestigious-foreign-affairs-it-fellowship/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-cybersecurity-student-awarded-prestigious-foreign-affairs-it-fellowship/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:20:56 EST Lousindy Mitton, a graduate student in the University of West Florida's Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, is the first student in the University's history to be awarded the prestigious Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship. University of West Florida UWF Online Programs Rank Among Best in U.S. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and World Report /articles/uwf-online-programs-rank-among-best-in-u-s-news-and-world-report/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-online-programs-rank-among-best-in-u-s-news-and-world-report/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:55:41 EST The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2025 U.S. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 39th among more than 350 institutions for Best Online Bachelor's Programs and 25th for Bachelor's Programs and 25th for Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 21. University of West Florida UWF Receives $125,000 Gift to Create Scholarship Endowment Benefitting Electrical and Computer Engineering Students /articles/uwf-receives-125-000-gift-to-create-scholarship-endowment-benefitting-electrical-and-computer-engineering-students/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-receives-125-000-gift-to-create-scholarship-endowment-benefitting-electrical-and-computer-engineering-students/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:35:45 EST The University of West Florida has created the Electrical Engineering Juergen and Helen Ihns Scholars Endowment through a $125,000 gift from Helen Ihns. The endowment, established in honor of Helen and her late husband Juergen Ihns, will provide four annual need-based scholarships to UWF electrical and computer engineering students. University of West Florida University of West Florida Welcomes New Associate Vice President of Research Administration and Engagement /articles/university-of-west-florida-welcomes-new-associate-vice-president-of-research-administration-and-engagement/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-west-florida-welcomes-new-associate-vice-president-of-research-administration-and-engagement/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:15:45 EST The University of West Florida announces Dr. Jerry Lin as the new associate vice president of research administration and engagement, effective January 6, 2025. In this position, Lin will lead the department's work with faculty, students and staff to cultivate, develop and preserve the highest quality research, scholarship and creative activities, affirming UWF's place as a leader in higher education research. University of West Florida Four UWF Faculty Members Ranked Among World's Top 2% of Scientists /articles/four-uwf-faculty-members-ranked-among-world-s-top-2-of-scientists/?sc=rsin /articles/four-uwf-faculty-members-ranked-among-world-s-top-2-of-scientists/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:09 EST Four University of West Florida researchers earned a place on Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings lists in 2024 and 2023. The prestigious list identifies the world's leading rese... University of West Florida