May 21, 2015
UWF political science professor selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant
Alfred G. Cuzan, Ph.D, distinguished professor of political science at the University of West Florida, received a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant.
May 21, 2015
ACT to expand testing by computer
ACT test takers take note: The No. 2 pencil is losing its cachet. Greater numbers of high school students will be able to take the college entrance exam on a computer next year.
May 14, 2015
UWF announces Center for Research and Economic Opportunity
The University of West Florida recently created its Center for Research and Economic Opportunity (CREO), the result of a merger of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Office of Economic Development and Engagement.
May 14, 2015
Gulf Breeze teacher named Rookie of the Year
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation announced Elizabeth Fitzgerald, a third grade teacher at Gulf Breeze Elementary School, as the 2015 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year at a reception May 6.
Apr 30, 2015
Milton coach pushes for middle school sports
Kris Long wants to see middle school sports become a reality in Santa Rosa County.
Apr 30, 2015
Raider Games hosts 61 athletes
More than 60 young athletes gathered Friday morning to show off their skills at Navarre High School’s Bennett C. Russell Stadium for the fourth annual Raider Games.
Apr 23, 2015
Florida school districts halt testing amid new problems
Florida school districts across the state were forced Monday to halt the latest round of state standardized testing amid renewed problems with the online system used to administer the test.
Apr 16, 2015
Science center takes kids on an OdysSea
In addition to the sea life that resides at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, visitors were welcomed by rabbits, a python, an owl and even a baby kangaroo Saturday at the third annual Autism OdysSea.
Apr 9, 2015
More delays for teachers’ contract renewal
Santa Rosa County teachers will continue operating under an expired contract after union negotiators failed to reach a renewal agreement, and the school district’s chief negotiator April 2 declared an impasse.
Apr 2, 2015
Groundbreaking slated for autism learning center
East Hill Academy (EHA), a nonprofit school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, will break ground on a two-story classroom expansion funded in part by a 2014 grant from Impact 100.