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UWF announces $5 million legacy gift from the Bear Family Foundation to name the College of Business

University of West Florida — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:36:04 +0000

UWF announces $5 million legacy gift from the Bear Family Foundation to name the College of Business

University of West Florida President Martha D. Saunders announced today a gift of $5 million from The Bear Family Foundation to name the UWF College of Business. The college is slated to be named the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business, contingent on UWF Board of Trustees approval at its quarterly meeting in June. This is the third college to be named in the University’s history.

University of West Florida College of Business maintains prestigious accreditation

University of West Florida — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:30:00 +0000

University of West Florida College of Business maintains prestigious accreditation

The University of West Florida College of Business has earned re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, known as AACSB International.

UWF College of Business forms Center for Leadership, appoints retired Navy captain as director

University of West Florida — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

UWF College of Business forms Center for Leadership, appoints retired Navy captain as director

The University of West Florida College of Business has hired retired U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Kinsella to create and direct its newly formed Center for Leadership, effective March 1. Kinsella is charged with building University-industry linkages for the Center as well as creating leadership development programs for the University and community.

University of West Florida names Dr. Tim O’Keefe Dean Emeritus of College of Business

University of West Florida — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:30:00 +0000

University of West Florida names Dr. Tim O’Keefe Dean Emeritus of College of Business

The University of West Florida recently recognized Dr. Tim O’Keefe as Dean Emeritus in honor of his service to the UWF College of Business. During the past 23 years, as a professor of accounting, he has also served in the roles of dean, interim dean, associate dean and MBA program director.

University of West Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship unveils new space supporting economic innovation

University of West Florida — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000

University of West Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship unveils new space supporting economic innovation

The University of West Florida’s Center for Entrepreneurship celebrated the grand opening of the Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator, a new student work space for aspiring entrepreneurs. Located on the first floor of University Commons, the Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator will help UWF students transform their ideas into reality by providing networking opportunities and expert support from faculty and staff, and community partners.

University of West Florida announces grand opening of Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator

University of West Florida — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000

University of West Florida announces grand opening of Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator

WHAT:The University of West Florida invites media to attend the grand opening of the Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator, a new student workspace for aspiring entrepreneurs. President Martha D. Saunders will give remarks about the newly established Commons Entrepreneurship Incubator program, which will provide networking opportunities and expert support for students with innovative business ideas.

UWF appoints new dean for College of Business

University of West Florida — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:01:02 +0000

UWF appoints new dean for College of Business

University of West Florida Provost and Senior Vice President George Ellenberg announced the appointment of Richard Fountain as dean of the College of Business. Fountain previously served as chair for the Department of Accounting and Finance at UWF since 2017.

Students from around the country to present to global Fortune 300 company at UWF’s Case Competition

University of West Florida — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:55:54 +0000

Students from around the country to present to global Fortune 300 company at UWF’s Case Competition

Students will showcase their business acumen to a global Fortune 300 company as part of the second annual Business Case Competition: Masters Level on April 12-13 at the University of West Florida. The case competition, sponsored by the College of Business and Center for Entrepreneurship, will task teams from five universities with articulating a company’s core competencies and identifying revenue sources to increase shareholder value.

UWF encourages giving during second annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event

University of West Florida — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:46:30 +0000

UWF encourages giving during second annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event

The University of West Florida will host its second annual Day of Giving on Thursday, April 18, inviting alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends to donate to 14 featured funds. The 24-hour fundraising event is an online, social media-driven effort that supports the University and its programs.

UWF students propose solutions to secure, safeguard voter information

University of West Florida — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:30:24 +0000

UWF students propose solutions to secure, safeguard voter information

UWF students are taking steps to create awareness and solutions for registered voter impersonation and misrepresentation, and their proposed solutions are receiving statewide recognition. Through a sponsorship from the UWF College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship, junior mechanical engineering major, Samantha Brown, and senior computer science major, Christian Um Kaman recently participated in the 2019 Future of Florida Summit, where this year’s topic was Technology and Public Policy.

UWF student and army vet sells ‘the coconut life’

University of West Florida — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:51:01 +0000

UWF student and army vet sells ‘the coconut life’

At just 26 years old, Alex Hill is putting his UWF marketing degree to use, going from the college life to the “coconut life.” Hill is currently a Junior at UWF and has launched two businesses, Emerald Coast Italian Ice and most recently, Emerald Coast Coconuts.

UWF to host inaugural Argo Alumni Stories event

University of West Florida — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:46:20 +0000

UWF to host inaugural Argo Alumni Stories event

The University of West Florida Center for Entrepreneurship, Student Government Association and Alumni Association will host the Argo Alumni Stories event on Wednesday, April 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the UWF Conference Center. A panel of four UWF alumni will share their stories about success and life after graduation.

UWF 2018 Job Shadow Week provides students hands-on experience

University of West Florida — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:33:26 +0000

UWF 2018 Job Shadow Week provides students hands-on experience

Last week, March 26-30, University of West Florida students participated in the 2018 Job Shadow Week. A record 53 students participated, with career interests spanning a variety of industries including hospitality, marketing, environmental science, finance and accounting, business, health care, government and more. The UWF Office of Career Development and Community Engagement, UWF Center for Entrepreneurship, UWF Student Government Association and Studer Community Institute partnered to host the week.

UWF contributes to success of entrepreneurship conference, EntreCon

University of West Florida — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:24:02 +0000

UWF contributes to success of entrepreneurship conference, EntreCon

Faculty and students from the University of West Florida College of Business participated in the third annual EntreCon, held in November in downtown Pensacola. This year’s conference focused on “Entrepreneurship and Continued Learning,” providing tactical business advice for business growth and leadership success.

UWF students pitch creative concepts at Da Vinci Innovation Celebration

University of West Florida — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:55:14 +0000

UWF students pitch creative concepts at Da Vinci Innovation Celebration

The UWF Center for Entrepreneurship will host the inaugural Da Vinci Innovation Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 in the Great Hall in the University Commons, located in Building 22.

UWF Center for Entrepreneurship expands outreach under new leadership

University of West Florida — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:00:43 +0000

UWF Center for Entrepreneurship expands outreach under new leadership

The University of West Florida College of Business recently named Dr. Ed Ranelli director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, where he will continue outreach initiatives.

UWF lecture series with Quint Studer open to community members

University of West Florida — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 19:24:59 +0000

UWF lecture series with Quint Studer open to community members

Entrepreneur Quint Studer is sharing his expertise in Management 4990/5990: Innovation Within the Organization, a summer undergraduate and graduate course at the University of West Florida. The University is opening up the Studer lecture series portion of the course to community members.

UWF launches first-year experience program for Fall 2016

University of West Florida — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:30:38 +0000

UWF launches first-year experience program for Fall 2016

The University of West Florida’s University College is piloting a first-year experience program to help first-year students transition to university life. The “Dive Deep” First Year Experience features several components, including a first-year introductory course, a common experience, a discussion series, a student showcase and an incentive program.

Quint Studer to be featured in UWF Center for Entrepreneurship workshop on Aug. 4

University of West Florida — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:00:30 +0000

Quint Studer to be featured in UWF Center for Entrepreneurship workshop on Aug. 4

The Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. in partnership with the Studer Community Institute and the Florida SBDC Network.

Rick Duke named founding director of Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida

University of West Florida — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:00:20 +0000

Rick Duke named founding director of Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida

The University of West Florida announces Joel R. “Rick” Duke as founding director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business.