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Juneteenth remains paid holiday for UWF employees

Pensacola News Journal 26 Apr 2026
The UWF Board of Trustees approved revisions to the University holidays at its meeting on April 23 ... It also defines holiday hours for dispatchers in the UWF Police Department ... The Observed UWF holiday approved by the board on April 23 include..
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Division I move to cost full-time UWF students $24 more each semester

Pensacola News Journal 24 Apr 2026
Along with continued free admission to all UWF sporting events, UWF administrators say students will have expanded programming and more opportunities to engage in campus life activities ... So far, UWF ...
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Paul Bailey, Matt Gordon appointed to First Judicial Circuit seats

NWF Daily News 24 Apr 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Paul Bailey and Matt Gordon to the First Judicial Circuit. The seats were left vacant after the retirement of longtime judges Linda Nobles and Jan Shackelford ... 6 following Senate confirmation in 2025 ... County judges.
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DeSantis picks UWF Trustee to fill empty First Judicial Circuit seat

Pensacola News Journal 23 Apr 2026
Ron DeSantis appointed a Crestview attorney and member of the UWF Board of Trustees to fill one of the seats ... Bailey, who is an attorney at the Welton Law Firm, was appointed to UWF's Board of Trustees on Jan.
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UWF breaks ground on new research building, The Synapse (University of West Florida)

Public Technologies 23 Apr 2026
"The Synapse is a transformational facility made possible through the support of Triumph Gulf Coast and the state of Florida," said UWF President Manny Diaz Jr ... said UWF Provost Jaromy Kuhl.
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Only in-person speakers to be allowed at UWF meetings-except for trustees

Pensacola News Journal 23 Apr 2026
Six of the 12 UWF trustees do not live in the Pensacola area ... The current policy also does not ask for speakers’ relationship to UWF. UWF alum and graduate student Domani Turner-Ward thinks the ...
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UWF celebrates record-breaking eighth annual Day of Giving (University of West Florida)

Public Technologies 21 Apr 2026
This year's Day of Giving also achieved a significant milestone in national engagement, with contributions received from all 50 states for the first time ever, highlighting the growing reach and support of the UWF community across the country.
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UWF football's first Division I game opponent revealed

Pensacola News Journal 20 Apr 2026
11 Illinois State.UWF needs just one more game for a full 2026 schedule.UWF's move to Division I was spurred by the football program's success, including a 2019 national championship ... We look forward to a great start to the 2026 UWF Football season.”.
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI offers free Summer Cyber and AI Experience Camps (University of West Florida)

Public Technologies 20 Apr 2026
) ... Foundations Camp ... CT at the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, which is located at 220 W Garden Street in downtown Pensacola ... To view the full Summer Cyber Experience Camps schedule, learn more and register, visit uwf.edu/summercyberexperience.
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UWF names new general counsel (University of West Florida)

Public Technologies 15 Apr 2026
). The University of West Florida has appointed David Fugett as general counsel for the University, effective April 15, 2026 ... For more information on UWF's Office of General Counsel, visit uwf.edu/gc. Share.. Facebook. LinkedIn. Email ... Disclaimer ... (noodl.
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UWF welcomes Fredric G. Levin Scholars inaugural cohort (University of West Florida)

Public Technologies 09 Apr 2026
Dallas Snider, vice provost and acting director of the UWF Kugleman Honors Program ... Global Ties and traveled to Tallahassee for UWF ... Levin Scholars Program and how to apply, visit uwf.edu/levinscholars.
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Tanner Smith takes over UWF men's basketball program

Pensacola News Journal 08 Apr 2026
UWF introduces new men's basketball coach Tanner Smith. Tanner Smith was introduced as UWF's next men's basketball coach on April 8 ... but nationally.”Smith's journey to UWF ... The job at UWF combines both.
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UWF hires Tanner Smith as men's basketball head coach

Pensacola News Journal 07 Apr 2026
Austin, and other universities.He replaces Justin Mann and will lead the program as it transitions to NCAA Division I.UWF will join the Atlantic Sun Conference and begin a three-year transitionary period next season.
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Pensacola's top news tackled American Idol, Blue Angels, UWF football

Pensacola News Journal 05 Apr 2026
Pensacola's top news stories this week included Keyla Richardson moving on to American Idol's top 14, UWF football becoming an NCAA Division I team and the Blue Angels suspending hometown practice viewings.
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