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The career and life you’ve always dreamed of starts with a UWF education. No matter where you are in life, UWF has what you’re looking for, with more than 110 undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from. Gain access to the resources and opportunities of a large university, with small class sizes and personalized attention from world-renowned professors.

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UWF’s annual Day of Giving returns on April 17

University of West Florida Argonauts and supporters worldwide are invited to participate in UWF’s seventh annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 17. Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University have the chance to make a positive impact and contribute to UWF's success during this 24-hour online fundraising initiative.

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UWF’s TeacherReady Program continues partnerships to address teacher shortages nationwide

For more than two decades, the University of West Florida’s TeacherReady Online Certificate Program has made a significant impact in addressing teacher shortages across the U.S. through innovative partnerships with school districts, assisting para-professionals, non-certified teachers, military veterans and spouses, career changers and recent college graduates in obtaining their teaching certifications. By providing a pathway to teacher certification, these collaborations help school districts cultivate and retain high-quality educators. 

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UWF sport management students gain hands-on experience at March Madness and Super Bowl

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. The students experienced firsthand the intricacies of organizing and running a major sporting event, working alongside Keep San Antonio Beautiful to promote sustainability during sporting events. They also connected with Steve Zito, assistant director of convention and sports facilities at the Alamodome, where the Final Four games took place, and a member of the UWF Sport Management Program advisory board.

UWF Events

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Registration Help Sessions at Pensacola campus

Are you ready to tackle your fall class registration but feeling overwhelmed? UWF students are invited to join First Year Advising for our in-person and virtual Help Sessions....

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Emerald Coast Argos Day of Service at Gulf Islands National Seashore

The UWF Emerald Coast community is invited to make a difference through Emerald Coast Day of Service. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to volunteer and participate in...

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Back to Summer Camp! at University Park Field

UWF students are invited to join UWF Outdoor Adventures on Wednesday, April 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Univesrity Park to end the semester on a creative note by crafting some...

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