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UWF News

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UWF to host groundbreaking for new research building

WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a ceremony to officially break ground on a new advanced intelligence, cybersecurity and engineering research building called The Synapse.

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UWF names new general counsel

The University of West Florida has appointed David Fugett as general counsel for the University, effective April 15, 2026. Fugett most recently served as the executive vice president for Human Resources and Legal Affairs at Polk State College. 

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UWF’s annual Day of Giving returns April 16

University of West Florida Argonauts and supporters worldwide are invited to participate in UWF’s eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 16. Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the Argos will come together to support education, innovation and community during this 24-hour online fundraising initiative. 

UWF Events

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0500
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Antisemitism, Free Expression, and the Challenge of Dialogue at Online / Virtual

The University of West Florida will host a half-day virtual Mini-Institute, Antisemitism, Free Expression, and the Challenge of Dialogue. The program on Friday, April 17,...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0500

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Gulf Colloquium at Building 76A

Colloquium is a weekly series hosted by the Kugelman Honors Program every Friday from January 16 to April 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. in Building 76A, Room 102. These sessions...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0500

Ride the Cyclone Theatre Production at Building 82 - Center for Fine and Performing Arts

The UWF Department of Theatre presents Jacob Richmond’s and Brooke Maxwell's “Ride the Cyclone,” directed by Tim Fitz-Gerald in the Besser Studio Theatre at the Center for...

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0500