Latest news from University of West Florida on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/uwf-students-investigate-fort-kirkland-to-preserve-a-vital-part-of-northwest-florida-history/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-students-investigate-fort-kirkland-to-preserve-a-vital-part-of-northwest-florida-history/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:20:56 EST The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading the search for Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County, Florida, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of State. UWF students, faculty, archaeologists, local families and veterans with Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation are working together to study and memorialize the fort. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-studies-positive-impacts-of-dance-for-individuals-with-dementia/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-studies-positive-impacts-of-dance-for-individuals-with-dementia/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:10:02 EST 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. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-ihmc-research-team-awarded-478-000-office-of-naval-research-grant/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-ihmc-research-team-awarded-478-000-office-of-naval-research-grant/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:50:57 EST A University of West Florida-Institute for Human Machine & Cognition research team received a $478,000 grant for the acquisition of advanced robotic platforms and equipment from the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program of the Office of Naval Research. University of West Florida /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-measles-outbreak/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-available-to-talk-about-measles-outbreak/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:05:49 EST University of West Florida /articles/uwf-s-dr-eman-el-sheikh-appointed-by-global-council-for-responsible-artificial-intelligence-as-global-ambassador-for-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-s-dr-eman-el-sheikh-appointed-by-global-council-for-responsible-artificial-intelligence-as-global-ambassador-for-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:20:59 EST The Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence has selected Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity associate vice president, as Global Ambassador for the U... University of West Florida /articles/uwf-usha-kundu-md-college-of-health-adds-new-respiratory-therapy-program/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-usha-kundu-md-college-of-health-adds-new-respiratory-therapy-program/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:00:12 EST The University of West Florida's Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has expanded its offerings by adding a new respiratory therapy program to its catalog. Only the third of its kind in the state of Florida and one of a select few nationwide, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a specialization in Respiratory Therapy (BSHS-RT) is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills to meet the growing demand for respiratory care professionals. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-student-selected-for-prestigious-japanese-cultural-exchange-program/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-student-selected-for-prestigious-japanese-cultural-exchange-program/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:57 EST University of West Florida junior Aidan Enfinger was selected to spend a week in Japan for the Kakehashi Project, a Japanese government-sponsored program that aims to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other nations by fostering personal connections and cultural exchange. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-earns-high-research-activity-designation-from-carnegie-foundation/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-earns-high-research-activity-designation-from-carnegie-foundation/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:50:53 EST The University of West Florida was designated a Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-school-of-nursing-graduates-outperform-state-and-national-averages-on-nclex-rn-exam/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-school-of-nursing-graduates-outperform-state-and-national-averages-on-nclex-rn-exam/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:55:53 EST The University of West Florida School of Nursing topped the state and national averages for 2024, as 97.67% of its graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, known as NCLEX-RN, on their first attempt. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-hosts-first-district-court-of-appeals-in-mock-trial-courtroom/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-hosts-first-district-court-of-appeals-in-mock-trial-courtroom/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:25:05 EST The University of West Florida recently hosted the First District Court of Appeals for oral arguments in its Mock Trial Courtroom. The event provided UWF students with an exceptional opportunity to witness the judicial process in action. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-cybersecurity-student-awarded-prestigious-foreign-affairs-it-fellowship/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-cybersecurity-student-awarded-prestigious-foreign-affairs-it-fellowship/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:20:56 EST Lousindy Mitton, a graduate student in the University of West Florida's Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, is the first student in the University's history to be awarded the prestigious Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-online-programs-rank-among-best-in-u-s-news-and-world-report/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-online-programs-rank-among-best-in-u-s-news-and-world-report/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:55:41 EST The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2025 U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 39th among more than 350 institutions for Best Online Bachelor's Programs and 25th for Bachelor's Programs and 25th for Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 21. University of West Florida /articles/uwf-receives-125-000-gift-to-create-scholarship-endowment-benefitting-electrical-and-computer-engineering-students/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-receives-125-000-gift-to-create-scholarship-endowment-benefitting-electrical-and-computer-engineering-students/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:35:45 EST The University of West Florida has created the Electrical Engineering Juergen and Helen Ihns Scholars Endowment through a $125,000 gift from Helen Ihns. The endowment, established in honor of Helen and her late husband Juergen Ihns, will provide four annual need-based scholarships to UWF electrical and computer engineering students. University of West Florida /articles/university-of-west-florida-welcomes-new-associate-vice-president-of-research-administration-and-engagement/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-west-florida-welcomes-new-associate-vice-president-of-research-administration-and-engagement/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:15:45 EST The University of West Florida announces Dr. Jerry Lin as the new associate vice president of research administration and engagement, effective January 6, 2025. In this position, Lin will lead the department's work with faculty, students and staff to cultivate, develop and preserve the highest quality research, scholarship and creative activities, affirming UWF's place as a leader in higher education research. University of West Florida /articles/four-uwf-faculty-members-ranked-among-world-s-top-2-of-scientists/?sc=rsin /articles/four-uwf-faculty-members-ranked-among-world-s-top-2-of-scientists/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:09 EST Four University of West Florida researchers earned a place on Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings lists in 2024 and 2023. The prestigious list identifies the world's leading rese... University of West Florida /articles/university-of-west-florida-and-santa-rosa-medical-center-open-new-nursing-simulation-center/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-west-florida-and-santa-rosa-medical-center-open-new-nursing-simulation-center/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:15:12 EST Santa Rosa Medical Center and the University of West Florida held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 12, 2024, to launch a new state-of-the-art Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing space located a... University of West Florida /articles/uwf-center-for-cybersecurity-awarded-1-3-million-contract-from-cisa-to-expand-cybersecurity-training/?sc=rsin /articles/uwf-center-for-cybersecurity-awarded-1-3-million-contract-from-cisa-to-expand-cybersecurity-training/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:15:51 EST The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity has been awarded a $1.3 million contract from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, known as CISA, to further expand the cyber career pathways training through the CyberSkills2Work Program. The in-depth training program is designed to help participants launch or advance careers in cybersecurity. University of West Florida /articles/university-of-west-florida-presidential-campaign-expert-available/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-west-florida-presidential-campaign-expert-available/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:05:58 EST University of West Florida /articles/university-of-west-florida-hezbollah-and-israelis-conflict-expert-available/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-west-florida-hezbollah-and-israelis-conflict-expert-available/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:05:11 EST University of West Florida /articles/research-by-uwf-professor-uncovers-how-our-brains-stay-ready/?sc=rsin /articles/research-by-uwf-professor-uncovers-how-our-brains-stay-ready/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:05:40 EST A University of West Florida Department of Mathematics and Statistics professor's brain research was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. Dr. Shusen Pu's study focused on the prefrontal cortex, a key area of the brain responsible for higher-order functions like decision-making and memory. University of West Florida