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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 News

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UWF Speech and Debate students earn state championships at FIFA

The University of West Florida Speech and Debate team showcased their talent, earning multiple state titles and top placements at the Florida Intercollegiate Forensic Association State Championship Tournament on Feb. 22-23. UWF students competed against students from 11 other universities from across the state at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

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Alex Smith named Director of External Affairs at UWF

The University of West Florida announces Alex Smith as Director of External Affairs, effective March 3, 2025. Smith joins UWF after serving the City of Pensacola as Constituent and Legislative Liaison and Special Assistant to Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves. In his new role, Smith will lead and manage external relations for the Office of the President, overseeing major presidential initiatives and ensuring their alignment with the University's strategic goals. He will engage with external public and private agencies, organizations and stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and advance institutional priorities.

UWF graduate James Barnes stands in front of Emerald Coast Wildlife Rescue Education and Outreach Center

UWF student provides wildlife sanctuary with valuable data on rescued animals

Recent University of West Florida graduate James “Brian” Barnes put his UWF education in geographic information science to good use by helping the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge (ECWR) uncover trends on rescued wildlife in Northwest Florida. The results from his Fall 2024 semester capstone project are providing a better understanding on several topics including the most common locations of wildlife fishing entanglements, chipmunks and flying squirrels rescues, road collisions with wildlife, dog and cat attacks on wildlife and distemper outbreaks.

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Pace Library Book Sale at Building 32 - John C. Pace Library

Join UWF Libraries for the John C. Pace Library Spring Book Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, at Pace Library. Find great deals on "gently used" books with $1...

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University of West Florida Men's Tennis vs West Alabama at Ralph "Skeeter" Carson Tennis Complex

University of West Florida Men's Tennis vs West Alabama

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University of West Florida Women's Tennis vs West Alabama at Ralph "Skeeter" Carson Tennis Complex

University of West Florida Women's Tennis vs West Alabama

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