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UWF receives approval for $3.3 million Triumph grant

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The University of West Florida’s proposal for a new research program known as Water and Vessel Engineering sailed through the provisional approval, subject to negotiating a term sheet and legal contract, from the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. UWF’s Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering requested $3,315,600 to establish WAVE and partner with New York Yacht Club American Magic sail racing team, which recently permanently relocated to the Port of Pensacola, to expand research and development for watercraft and vessel manufacturing.

“The collaboration between UWF and American Magic will be transformative to economic development and research innovation in downtown Pensacola,” said Dr. Michael Reynolds, chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. “We are excited to build a new partnership at the Port of Pensacola and greatly look forward to working with American Magic. UWF students will have new opportunities to work alongside world class sailing experts, gaining valuable experience and a new composite materials certification.”

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