UWF honors the late John Markowitz with new scholarship endowment

October 17, 2025 | UWF Newsroom

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On Oct. 16, the University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities honored the life and work of the late John Markowitz with a memorial reception that celebrated the newly named John Markowitz Memorial Painting Studio and announced a scholarship endowment in his name. Markowitz taught studio art and art history at UWF for 24 years up until his retirement in August 2024.

“John was a wonderful artist, a friend to so many in the UWF community, and a mentor to generations of students,” said Dr. David M. Earle, dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. “UWF strives to honor the great legacy he left behind by continuing to foster a nurturing environment of mentorship for students of the arts to thrive.”

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