UWF Graduate School

Michael Carnor, one of our MS in Data Science graduate students, has won the American Statistical Association’s Predict Five competition. Predict Five is an international contest open to high school, college, and graduate students, challenging participants to forecast events occurring in April 2025. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Achraf Cohen, who served as Michael’s mentor; his guidance and support of Michael’s graduate research were instrumental to this success.

The University of West Florida will be closed for Memorial Day 5/23-5/26.

University of West Florida John C. Pace Library – Private & Group Study Rooms
Located in the University Library, students at the University of West Florida have access to both private and group study rooms. These rooms can be reserved in advance to provide a quiet and focused environment for individual study or collaborative work.
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Thank you to our commencement speaker, Tre Hellwig.
Tre Hellwig is a Master of Public Health student and a graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Public Health. He has served as the President of the Student Association of Public Health and Co-chair of the Northwest Florida Cancer Control Collaborative. His research investigates using AI chatbots as a co-pilot in academics and explores the effect of K-12 tobacco-free school policies on students’ mental health. He is a member of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, and was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student for the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. He is passionate about the health of entire communities and protecting people from getting sick or hurt.

Congratulations to all graduate students of Spring 2025!

The Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership in UWF’s Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business will hold its first annual UWF Veterans in Leadership Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at the UWF Conference Center. The conference aims to highlight the challenges of military transition through the lens of military to civilian leadership and mentorship. It will provide participants with the knowledge, tools and inspiration needed to navigate the many challenges, embrace new opportunities and foster resilience.

Admission is free, but anyone interested in attending should RSVP by contacting Del Gaudio at [email protected] or 540.809.1329.
For more information about the AWKO Center for Leadership, visit uwf.edu/awko.

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. The award was announced at the 2024 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium held in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 8-10.

“This national recognition for UWF is a reflection of the outstanding work of the UWF Center for Cybersecurity,” said UWF Provost Dr. Jaromy Kuhl. “The center has built innovative outreach programs that not only serve our community partners but also strengthen the cybersecurity talent pipeline across our region and beyond. This award affirms our commitment to meaningful engagement, workforce development, and academic excellence that directly benefits our students and the communities we serve.”
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Happy Easter 2025 from UWF Graduate School!

Join me and make a gift to UWF Day of Giving 2025 https://give.uwf.edu/schools/TheUniversityofWestFlorida/uwf-day-of-giving-2025/pages/graduate-school/?a=1

TODAY: You're invited to the Education Research Library's Button Bonanza on Thursday, March 27th from 1-3pm!
Use the Creation Station's button maker to make FREE BUTTONS with supplied materials. Or learn how to print your own!
Located in Building 86, Room 105.
*Free treats and prizes

TODAY: You're invited to the Education Research Library's Button Bonanza on Thursday, March 27th from 1-3pm!

Use the Creation Station's button maker to make FREE BUTTONS with supplied materials. Or learn how to print your own!

Located in Building 86, Room 105.
*Free treats and prizes

WUWF, the listener-supported public radio station licensed to the Board of Trustees, has named David Brinkley as the new executive director following the retirement of Pat Crawford.
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WUWF announces David Brinkley as new executive director - University of West Florida Newsroom WUWF, the listener-supported public radio station licensed to the Board of Trustees of the University of West Florida, has named David Brinkley as the new executive director following the retirement of Pat Crawford, effective March 24. “WUWF has a demonstrated record of excellence and relevance in...

The Graduate School will be closed on 3/21 for Spring Break.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!