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The career and life you’ve always dreamed of starts with a UWF education. No matter where you are in life, UWF has what you’re looking for, with more than 110 undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from. Gain access to the resources and opportunities of a large university, with small class sizes and personalized attention from world-renowned professors.

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A woman in a teal dress stands on stage at the University of West Florida's 2025 Women in Leadership Conference. She is smiling and wearing a microphone headset. Behind her, a large screen displays the event's title, "Women in Leadership Conference," with the tagline "Educate. Empower. Inspire." Three modern chairs and small tables with flower arrangements are set up on stage for a panel discussion. The stage is brightly lit.

UWF hosts 11th annual Women in Leadership Conference

The University of West Florida’s Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, housed in the Lewis Bear, Jr. College of Business, hosted the 11th annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 12, reaching a sold-out crowd of more than 430 students, young professionals and executives, as well as over 200 who attended online via livestream. This conference provides attendees the opportunity to learn from and connect with prominent leaders who have achieved personal and professional success.

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UWF studies positive impacts of dance for individuals with dementia

A study by a team of University of West Florida researchers, conducted with Council on Aging of West Florida’s adult day care, The Retreat, uncovered insights into the positive impact of dance on individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

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UWF assistant professor brings sight and hope to El Salvador through Eye Care International

Thousands of lives were changed in just two weeks, thanks to the dedication of eye care professionals and lay volunteers, including Karen Valaitis, Ed.D., assistant professor of clinical practice at the University of West Florida and chair of the board for Eye Care International. As a member of the leadership team, she participated in Eye Care International’s 2025 mission to El Salvador which provided critical eye care services to 2,800 patients, restoring their eyesight and improving their quality of life.

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Department of Communication Internship Fair at Building 36

Each spring semester, the UWF Department of Communication hosts an internship job fair to help students connect with employers for an internship in the communication field....

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Campus Conversation: Florida Stories of Strength and Inspiration at Building 22 - University Commons

In recognition of Women's History Month, the UWF Office of Campus Culture and Access, Student Engagement, and Usha Kundu, MD College of Health are pleased to bring you a...

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Stories from the Archives: Cinema at the Saenger at Online / Virtual

Join UWF Archivist Dean DeBolt on Tuesday, March 25, at noon online as he tells the story of the history of film and innovation at Pensacola's Saenger Theatre. Did you know...

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500