Founders Week
Celebrate the story of UWF.
Each year, those who have come to love the University of West Florida connect to reflect on its rich history and look ahead to its exciting future. The University’s profound transformation since its groundbreaking on April 16, 1965, is honored annually during Founders Week.
Founders Week is marked by a series of events that bring the UWF family together by welcoming alumni and visitors to UWF’s beautiful, 1,600-acre campus and spending time giving back to the community. We’re honoring the UWF story and the foundation for its future.
Founders Cup Challenge 2025
UWF faculty, staff and student employees are invited to an exhilarating week filled with camaraderie, competition and community service as we celebrate UWF Founders Week 2025 with the first ever Founders Cup Challenge competition! From Monday, April 14, to Friday, April 18, be prepared for a thrilling lineup of events that will bring out the best in teamwork, strategy and service.
Founders Week 2025 Events
Show Your Argo Pride
Share your support of UWF during Founders Week by utilizing any of the social graphics below and using the hashtag #UWFFoundersWeek.
Founders Week History
UWF breaks University record for donors participating in Day of Giving
The University of West Florida exceeded its fundraising goals during the seventh annual Day of Giving, raising more than $194,000 from 1,256 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University. 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 UWF’s Day of Giving events over the last seven years.
UWF’s annual Day of Giving returns on April 17
University of West Florida Argonauts and supporters worldwide are invited to participate in UWF’s seventh annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 17. Alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University have the chance to make a positive impact and contribute to UWF's success during this 24-hour online fundraising initiative.
UWF celebrates seventh annual Founders Week beginning April 12
The University of West Florida will honor traditions, engage in the community and celebrate the future of the University during its seventh annual Founders Week, which will be held April 12-17. Founders Week is a weeklong celebration that serves as an opportunity to bring the UWF family together, welcome alumni and visitors to campus and give back to the community.
Photo Highlights
Visit the UWF Photo Library to see all the highlights from Founders Week.
UWF History
Read more about the accomplishments each year through the history of the University.