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UWF Athletics announces move to NCAA Division I athletics, joins Atlantic Sun Conference, United Athletic Conference
The University of West Florida announced in a press conference today that it will be transitioning its athletics programs to the NCAA Division I level. Beginning in Fall 2026, UWF will compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference as a full multi-sport member and the United Athletic Conference as a football-playing member.
UWF students place fourth in global finance competition
UWF finance students placed fourth in the Bond Fund category at the 2026 QGAME Global Student-Managed Funds Portfolio Competition. Held at Quinnipiac University, this competition recognizes students on a global level for their excellence in communicating fund history and investment strategy. Along with their placement in the bond fund, UWF students also placed sixth in the Small Fund and ninth in the Growth Fund categories.
UWF to host press conference for major athletics announcement
WHAT: The University of West Florida will host a press conference to make a major athletics announcement. UWF President Manny Diaz Jr., UWF Athletic Director Dave Scott and more will be speaking. Media will have an opportunity for Q&A following the remarks.