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Howard Reddy
"With rapid development, I don’t want to see the architectural integrity of our historic buildings fall to the wayside and our unique identity lost to time...By partnering with the UWF Historic Trust, I hope to see the legacy of DeFuniak shared with many generations to come."
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Latest News
UWF breaks University record for donors participating in Day of Giving
UWF exceeded its fundraising goals during the 7th annual Day of Giving, raising more than $194,000 from 1,256 UWF alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends. The annual 24-hour, online, social media-driven fundraising initiative was held on April 17 during UWF’s Founders Week. This year’s Day of Giving marked more than $1 million raised from Day of Giving events over the last 7 years.
UWF Historic Trust Unveils Train Pavilion
The University of West Florida Historic Trust received a $110,000 gift from the McMillan family and $400,000 from the late Barbara Goggins estate in efforts to enhance the train exhibition and improve the outdoor space around the Museum of Industry. The new train canopy area includes a locomotive and flat car formerly owned by the T.R. Miller Mill Company as well as an L&N caboose. The new space w
Experiencing Pensacola's History: Goggins' Gifts Propel Cultural Tourism
Barbara Goggins made a generous gift to the UWF Historic Trust to provide further improvements to the train restoration project in front of the Museum of Industry. The restoration includes a covering, lighting and interactive elements for children.