Source: UF College of Public Health & Health Professions
Scientists with the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and Ethiopia’s Haramaya University have been awarded a Gates Foundation grant to develop a holistic understanding of the multiple factors affecting women’s health across the lifespan.
Previous approaches to measuring women’s health have largely focused on the...
The UFIC Staff Engagement Committee (SEC) reflects on a successful and engaging 2025, marked by a wide range of wellness-focused, inclusive, and community-building activities for staff and UFIC students. Comprised of representatives from across UFIC units, the SEC collaborated throughout the year to host events such as wellness workshops, potlucks, seasonal celebrations, interactive bulletin boards, and social gatherings, including Mardi Gras, Homecoming, Halloween, and the annual Holiday Party.
A major milestone was the launch of UFIC’s first Lending Library and the inaugural Student Appreciation Month, which celebrated student assistants through interactive activities and a...
UFIC proudly congratulates Jill Ranaivoson, Martine Angrand and Maria Saley, who have been selected to receive a Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award in recognition of their outstanding service to the University of Florida. Chosen through a highly competitive selection process, this honor reflects their exceptional dedication, impact, and commitment to advancing UF’s mission.
Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize efforts that go the extra mile and beyond normal assigned duties. They will be recognized at the Division Three awards ceremony on
Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Emerson Alumni Hall, 1938 W. University Avenue from 9:30am to 11:00am.
We thank Jill...
UFIC welcomed visiting students and faculty from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) in Chile. PUCV is a valued partner institution with whom UF maintains an active Memorandum of Understanding. The visit further strengthened academic collaboration between our institutions.
Congratulations to Sebastian Elischer on his recent publication in ...
Dr. José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Coordinator of the UF Music Business & Entrepreneurship program, recently co-developed and served as editor of the BEST PRO Toolkit: Basic Entrepreneurial Steps Towards Professional Realisation &...
The UF Study Abroad Spring Fair was a great success! The event showcased a variety of global opportunities, allowing students to explore academic, cultural, and professional experiences abroad. Attendees had the chance to connect with advisors, learn about different programs, and get inspired for their next adventure. It was an exciting opportunity for students to discover how they can take their education beyond the classroom!
To learn about Study Abroad opportunities at UF visit The UF International Center
Effective December 22, 2025, this course is required for every faculty member who is (or wishes) to host a J-1 visitor. The course must be completed before their department can make a request to our office for a DS2019, and it does include request for extending, shortening, or changing a visitor's program. The course is valid for one year, and the faculty member must send their certificate of completion to their departmental HR.
Understanding the J-1 Visa Program at UF is conveniently available through MyUFTraining
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The UF International Center is proud to announce that nearly a dozen new study abroad programs are set to take place between December 2026 - January 2027, UF’s Winter Break.
In 2021, UF extended its Winter Break term to be one week longer for students, paving the way for a new era of study abroad programming. Winter Break programs, much like Spring Break, will be short-term but high-impact, allowing students to make the most of their time between terms, explore a new location, and earn academic credit. “Global J”, short for Global January Term, is the acronym that has been developed to categorize and brand these programs.
Some of the exciting new programs that will be...
Get to Know Us! A monthly showcase of the amazing staff who make the International Center a place where the UF community meets all its international goals!
Kenneth Parker
Kenneth Parker is a Program Assistant and Front Desk for Exchange Visitor Services where he enjoys helping international students and scholars navigate new beginnings here at UF. Born in Long Beach, California, Kenneth moved to Florida at a young age and grew up in Tallahassee. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, where he earned a degree in theater before switching to English with a concentration in creative writing....
