UWF, Historical Research Associates partner for Next Exit History

Dr. Richard Podemski and Brad Bowden sign the license agreement for Next Exit History, a University of West Florida program that school officials say can create job opportunities in Northwest Florida.

PENSACOLA — The University of West Florida and Historical Research Associates Inc. have signed a licensing agreement for Next Exit History.

UWF faculty researchers developed the GPS-based mobile app that provides information about more than 55,000 historical sites across the country.

Through the partnership, HRA holds exclusive oversight of Next Exit History, including building income through partnerships. HRA aims to create job opportunities in Northwest Florida for those interested in heritage tourism, cultural resource management and historical research.

Learn more about the program at www.nextexithistory.com.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: UWF, Historical Research Associates partner for Next Exit History