University Of West Florida Confers 100,000th Degree At Fall Commencement

December 16, 2018

The University of West Florida  celebrated a significant milestone at the Fall 2018 Commencement on Saturday, awarding the 100,000th degree since the institution opened in 1967.

“Fifty-one years ago, UWF opened its doors and classes began,” said President Martha Saunders. “At our first graduation ceremony in June 1968, 58 graduates received their bachelor’s degrees. During Saturday’s ceremony, we will confer the 100,000th degree from UWF. I think it is fitting that we celebrate this achievement as a community of learners.”

Saunders conferred 1,777 degrees upon graduates from five academic colleges and the Graduate School, resulting in a total of 100,305 degrees conferred in the institution’s history. The three ceremonies took place at the Pensacola Bay Center.

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UWF alumna and Trustee Jill Singer was this year’s commencement speaker. Singer is the vice president for national security at AT&T Government and earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science in 1984 and master’s degree in systems analysis in 1985 from UWF.

“UWF’s ongoing commitment to education, research, life-long learning and community is extremely impressive and has a remarkable impact on the region and a growing impact on the country,” said Singer. “As an alumna, I’m honored to carry a bachelor’s and master’s degree from UWF. As a Trustee, I’m honored to take part in the continued growth of UWF as a premier national and international university.”

Pictured: Northview High School Class of 2016 Valedictorian Bethany (Reynolds) Landis accepts her Bachelor’s Degree in Sales Management from UWF President Martha Saunders. Landis has worked with NorthEscambia.com for several years. Pictured below: Celebrating 100,000 UWF graduates with fireworks. Pictured second below: Saunders addresses members of the UWF Class of 2018 Saturday morning.  Pictured third below: UWF alumna and Trustee Jill Singer was the guest speaker.  Pictured bottom: Degree candidates from the UWF College of Business enter the Pensacola Bay Center. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “University Of West Florida Confers 100,000th Degree At Fall Commencement”

  1. David & Ramona Preston on December 16th, 2018 8:43 am

    Congratulations Bethany!!!

  2. David and Jackie Johnaon on December 16th, 2018 8:23 am

    Congratulations Bethany on your accomplishment! Thank you UWF for serving the Pensacola area and surroundings communities since 1967.

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