University of West Florida

Overview

The University of West Florida (UWF) is a public research university located in Pensacola, Florida. Established in 1963, it serves over 14,000 students and offers more than 110 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs spanning four academic colleges. UWF is distinguished by its small class sizes, with many classes featuring fewer than 20 students, fostering a personalized educational experience.

The university operates on a spacious 1,600-acre campus—the third-largest in the State University System of Florida—and is recognized for its robust research initiatives, especially in cybersecurity. UWF hosts several research centers, enjoys national recognition for its academic programs, maintains a strong alumni network of over 100,000 members, and has a significant economic impact, generating about $1.4 billion in annual sales across Florida.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 850-474-2000
• Website: uwf.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/uwf

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Energy storage innovation
• Analytics
• Faculty research
• Student-led research
• Cybersecurity research
• Environmental research
• Student scholarships
• Engineering research
• Cybersecurity workforce development
• Technology
• Campus facilities
• Regional university
• Regional environmental conservation
• Regional environmental studies
• Athletics programs
• Regional impact
• Faculty expertise
• Student research awards
• Marine sciences
• Graduate education
• Athletic facilities
• Civic education initiatives
• Marine ecosystem research
• Community engagement
• Doctoral research projects
• Energy storage grants
• Personalized attention
• Community-based research
• Health promotion programs
• Small class sizes
• Energy storage research
• Public policy research
• Student organizations
• Online graduate certificates
• Regional community outreach
• Environmental impact studies
• Public health research
• Student services
• Accreditation
• Public funding
• Research symposiums
• Research grants
• Engineering programs
• Doctoral programs
• Career services
• Regional civic initiatives
• Public research
• Cultural programs
• Student internships
• Energy workforce training
• Environmental sustainability research
• Academic rankings
• Regional economic development projects
• Community partnerships
• Research collaborations
• Student success
• Regional development
• Diverse student body
• Research centers
• Faculty publications
• Regional partnerships
• Distance education
• Alumni network
• Lifelong learning
• Research partnerships with industry
• Student housing
• Funding and grants
• Online learning
• Health sciences
• Undergraduate programs
• Civic education
• Public university
• Research funding
• Cybersecurity innovation
• Continuing education
• Marine microbe research
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• Campus life
• Regional economic impact
• Academic excellence
• Innovative programs
• Research university
• Cybersecurity
• Online degree programs
• Student support services
• Regional workforce development
• Student engagement
• Cultural arts programs
• Student diversity
• Marine biology programs
• Faculty excellence
• 110+ programs
• Athletics
• Summer institute for civics
• Online degrees
• Graduate programs
• Marine microbiology research
• Civic education expansion
• Pensacola Florida
• Military support
• Historic campus sites
• Energy workforce development
• Regional campuses
• Student resources
• Arts and culture
• Energy research
• Carnegie Foundation research designation
• Environmental studies
• Faculty on top 2% list
• Research activity
• Diverse programs
• Student-centered

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET
• AWS SDK for JavaScript
• Adobe Marketing Cloud
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Apache
• Atlassian Cloud
• BASE
• Bing Ads
• Cedexis Radar
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• CrazyEgg
• DocuSign
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Ellucian Banner Finance
• Emma
• ExactTarget
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Flywheel
• FullStory
• Gmail
• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Drive
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Gravity Forms
• Jira
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Micro
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• New Relic
• Omniture (Adobe)
• Pantheon
• Route 53
• Ruby On Rails
• Star
• Stripe
• Tealium
• Tor
• Typekit
• Veeva Systems
• Vimeo
• Wistia
• WordPress.org
• Wufoo
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• WUWF Public Media