Past Presidents
Presidents of UWF 1964-2016
Dr. Judith Bense
2008-2016
Dr. 朱迪思·本斯于7月1日成为泛亚电竞的第五任校长, 2008, after serving at the University for 28 years. President Bense focused on growth, visibility, enhancing the student “collegiate” experience, 和合作伙伴的目标，使UWF成为首选大学. She built a solid network of community partners, identified regional workforce needs, increased enrollment, 加强学术课程，使学生为未来的领导能力做好准备. 本斯于1980年创立了世界自然基金会人类学和考古学部门, becoming the first academic chair in 2001. 她还于1980年建立了考古研究所，并担任所长20年. 她在书籍和专业期刊上撰写了五本书和17章. 她获得了超过75项赠款和合同，总额超过600万美元.
During her presidency, 大学在文物厅和校长厅开设了两个新的学生宿舍, 以及理工科楼和商学院教育中心的两个新的学术设施. The athletic department reached new heights, 增加了足球、女子游泳和跳水两项新运动，同时获得了4次全国大学生体育协会二级联赛冠军和44次分区冠军.
Bense对社区有着强烈的承诺，并在大彭萨科拉商会董事会任职, Florida’s Council of 100, 西北佛罗里达总统联盟及彭萨科拉市区扶轮社. She was an active member of higher education organizations, including the American Council on Education; the Association of Governing Boards; the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities; Gulf South Conference; and served in leadership roles with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Bense被佛罗里达小企业发展中心评为年度最佳合作伙伴, Emerging Leader of the Year from the Pensacola Business Journal, 2011年圣罗莎县商会的年度女性, Sportsman of the Year from the Pensacola Sports Association, and No. 1 in the 2012 Pensacola Power List from the Independent News.
Dr. Bense's Official Communications Archive
Dr. John C. Cavanaugh
2002-2008
Dr. John C. 7月15日，卡瓦诺成为UWF的第四任校长，也是董事会任命的第一位校长, 2002. During his six years at UWF, the Board of Trustees adopted a new campus master plan, 佛罗里达州立法机构批准了UWF的四年护理计划, the University launched a degree in hospitality, recreation and resort management, 历史文物保护的研究生课程在彭萨科拉历史村开始, and the UWF baseball field, renamed Pelican Park, became host to the professional team, Pensacola Pelicans. Additionally, in 2004, Argo Hall student residence and the International Center opened, the campus went wireless, 整合学术技术中心网络教学资源，开设公共历史、环境科学新学位.
Also under Cavanaugh’s leadership, UWF在2004年的“伊万”飓风和2005年的“丹尼斯”飓风中幸存下来，成为全国灾害规划和准备的典范.
Other accomplishments during Cavanaugh’s presidency included UWF being named host of the Florida Public Archaeology Network; the opening of the Health, Leisure and Sports Facility; university locations in Okaloosa and Walton Counties were renamed the UWF Emerald Coast; the UWF music department was named an All-Steinway School; and UWF celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Dr. Morris Leon Marx
1988-2002
Dr. 莫里斯·莱昂·马克思，第三任UWF主席，于1988年9月就职. During Marx’s tenure, 国会批准了136英亩的土地交换，以创建永久的OWC-UWF联合沃顿堡海滩校区, which then opened in 1992. Additionally, the education specialist program began; the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, College of Education Complex, student services building, John G. Martin Hall and John C. Pace Jr. Hall student residence, psychology building and University Village apartments opened; UWF joined NCAA Division II; John C. Pace Jr. left UWF his $12 million estate; and the Foundation capital campaign netted $32 million. 马克思总统任期内的其他成就包括阿尔戈英雄队夺得1993年美国国家垒球协会全国冠军, the NCAA Division II national tennis doubles title in 1996, 1998年全美大学生体育协会第二部门男子高尔夫个人全国冠军, 2001年，该校男子高尔夫球队获得了第一个NCAA二级团体全国冠军.
Also notable, in 1997, the University conferred its first doctoral degrees in education, 购买了额外的土地，使彭萨科拉校区的规模增加到1个,600-acres, 考古研究所在彭萨科拉湾从特里斯坦·德·卢纳号船上起锚. In 2000 and 2001, respectively, 来自邻近阿拉巴马县的学生有资格享受州内学费和西佛罗里达历史保护公司的优惠.它在彭萨科拉市中心拥有22处历史遗迹，成为了UWF的直接支持组织.
Dr. James Arthur Robinson
1974-1988
Dr. 1974年12月，UWF第二任主席詹姆斯·亚瑟·罗宾逊(James Arthur Robinson)上任. During his 14 years as president, the university experienced several significant milestones, including the establishment of the campus art gallery, Edward Ball Nature Trail, Small Business Development Center, aquatic center, WUWF-FM, Argonaut baseball and softball teams, 400-meter track and computer center. Under Robinson’s leadership, 该大学的学院被重组为传统的艺术和科学学院, business and education in 1979; UWF switched to the semester system in 1981; and the first freshman class was admitted in 1983.
Dr. Harold Bryan Crosby
1964-1974
Dr. Harold Bryan Crosby被选为第一任UWF主席，并于1964年7月就职. 在他上任的第一年，埃斯坎比亚县以1美元的价格购买了13块土地.2 million to form the 1,000-acre campus, ground was broken for the first UWF buildings, the University adopted the Nautilus shell as its official emblem, the UWF Foundation was chartered, and the first classes were offered in the name of the University. Other accomplishments during Crosby’s tenure included selection of the Argonaut as the UWF mascot; the university library being named for John C. Pace; university undergraduate programs being accredited by SACS; establishment of the UWF Fort Walton Beach Center; and the first distinguished teaching awards being presented.
