Martha Saunders is resigning from her post as the University of West Florida's president, she announced in a May 12 letter to UWF students, faculty and staff. "When I returned to the University of ...

University officials say the identities of the candidates remain confidential at this time, but a 15-member committee is ...

UWF Presidential Search Committee recommends a $800K-$1.2M compensation package for next president UWF Interim President Manny Diaz’s currently earns $744,000 a year. Saunders earned $784,000 annually ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's appointments to higher education positions prioritize political allies over academic qualifications. The rejection of Santa J. Ono, a nationally respected leader, is seen ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Over 300 miles away, a university in the Florida Panhandle extended a heartfelt message of support and action for the students impacted by the recent slash of majors at ...

The University of West Florida Presidential Search Committee has selected Manny Diaz Jr. as the sole finalist for the UWF ...

The $32.5 million Triumph Gulf Coast “Research for Tomorrow” project grant is the largest funding award in UWF history Since 2023, the university has applied for more and larger research grants From ...

Two new members with deep ties to Pensacola and UWF have been approved to join the Board of Trustees but await Senate confirmation.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a twist, the state of Florida’s top higher education board voted Tuesday against a contract for Santa Ono, who was set to be the next president of the University of Florida. The ...

At least 10 Florida public universities have struck agreements with the federal government authorizing campus police to question and detain undocumented immigrants. Inside Higher Ed requested public ...