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The Library of Congress has selected UWF President Emerita Dr. Judy Bense's new book, “Early Spanish Florida: Unearthing the History of America's Oldest Colony,” for its 2026 National Book Festival.

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UWF President Emerita Judy Bense’s book recognized by Library of Congress - University of West Florida Newsroom UWF President Emerita and Professor Emerita of anthropology and archaeology Dr. Judith Bense’s new book, “Early Spanish Florida: Unearthing the History of America’s Oldest Colony,” has been selected for the “Great Reads from Great Places” list for the Library of Congress’s 2026 Nationa...

This summer, the UWF Archaeology Institute’s Jennifer Melcher is leading a team of students in excavating a site on UWF’s Pensacola campus, where artifacts dating back potentially 3,000 years are helping researchers uncover a story of human persistence along the Northern Gulf Coast.

Through her research, the senior faculty research associate is not only helping preserve the past but also providing students with hands-on field experience that prepares them for their future careers.

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Jennifer Melcher | University of West Florida It’s easy to start the history of our University with its founding in the 1960s, but in fact people have been enjoying our beautiful campus for much longer and shaping the landscape we see today. The site we’ve recently been studying tells a story of human persistence on UWF’s Pensacola campus...

For 10 consecutive years, Florida has been recognized as the #1 state for higher education by U.S. News & World Report.

To celebrate this milestone, we are celebrating with State University System of Florida - Board of Governors to launch the Florida 10 for 10 scholarship initiative, giving students the opportunity to share why they chose their university for a chance to receive one of ten $1,000 scholarship awards for Spring 2027.

If you're a UWF undergraduate student, we'd love to hear why you chose UWF.

Learn more and submit your entry at bit.ly/4yAIcju.

The UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI has received a $1.74 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its new CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service program to advance AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development.

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UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI receives $1.74M NSF award to advance AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development - University of West Florida Newsroom The UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, or CCAI, has received a $1.74 million award from the National Science Foundation through its new CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service, or CyberAI SFS, program to prepare the next generation of professionals to address emerging challenges at the intersection o...

Single game tickets for the 2026 University of West Florida Football season are officially on sale!

Don't miss your chance to cheer on the Argos at Pen Air Field this fall. Grab your seats, wear your blue and green, and be part of the inaugural DI season!

Get your tickets today at goargos.com/tickets.

The UWF UWF Academy of American Civic Republicanism, in collaboration with The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at FIU, will host America at 250: Civic Republicanism, Economic Freedom and Dynamic Citizenship on Aug. 21-22. The event will explore the relationship between civic virtue, economic liberty, entrepreneurship and the responsibilities of citizenship as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

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UWF hosts America at 250 symposium on civic republicanism, economic freedom and dynamic citizenship - University of West Florida Newsroom The University of West Florida’s Academy of American Civic Republicanism, in collaboration with Florida International University’s Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, will host America at 250: Civic Republicanism, Economic Freedom and Dynamic Citizenship on Aug. 21-22. The event will explore...

Florida is ranked #1 for Higher Education in the 2026 rankings by
U.S. News and World Report. This achievement marks a decade of leading the nation in higher education. 🎉

Read what our Board Chair, Chancellor & University Presidents have to say: flbog.edu/2026/07/28/fl10yearsno1/

The University of West Florida is celebrating 30 years of lifelong learning with the UWF Leisure Learning program. Since 1996, this beloved program has inspired adults aged 50 and over to continue exploring, connecting and growing through education and community. In celebration of this occasion, current and prospective members of Leisure Learning are invited on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center.

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UWF celebrates 30 years of Leisure Learning - University of West Florida Newsroom The University of West Florida is celebrating 30 years of lifelong learning with the UWF Leisure Learning program. Since 1996, this beloved program has inspired adults aged 50 and over to continue exploring, connecting and growing through education and community. In celebration of this occasion, cur...