Source: NAFSA
UFIC's International Scholars Program (ISP) was recognized by NAFSA (Association of International Educators) as an outstanding program aiming to develop students into global leaders.
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09/09/20
This pandemic has been a challenging and unpredictable time and has exacerbated pre-existing barriers faced by underserved groups. In response, a group of UF student leaders banded together and founded contraCOVID Gainesville, an effort to connect underserved groups to updated information about resources in Gainesville...
08/31/20
During his State of the University address of August 25, 2020, President Kent Fuchs reaffirmed his commitment to international education and UF's international engagement. Below is an excerpt from his message.
“We face long-term persistent threats that we must address. The first is systemic racism. This is the...
08/31/20
On June 25, 2020, the CSRRR hosted a webinar discussion on whether UF should mandate a course on race/anti-racism. Prof. Katheryn Russell-Brown (Law and CSRRR Director) moderated the panelists, including Prof. Christopher Busey (College of Education), Prof. Lance Gravlee (Anthropology), Dr. Diedre Houchen, Postdoctoral...
08/31/20
Abdelsalam (Sumi) Helal, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering, has been elected a member of the Academia Europaea for sustained...
08/24/20
In a collaborative effort with Rahmane Idrissa and Mamadou Bodian, two of his former Ph.D. students from West Africa, and a team of colleagues from six countries in the region, Dean Leonardo A. Villalón recently published two books: Between Knowledge and Worship: Activism and Religious Movements in the Universities...
08/24/20
During a "crazy hat" themed farewell, the International Center celebrated Scott Davis’ UF/State of Florida retirement (23 years combined from UF and various State jobs) on his last day in the office, August 20, 2020.
Scott served at the English Language Institute, as well at UFIC’s International Student Services...
08/24/20
Congratulations to the department of chemistry professor Coray Colina who has received a Fulbright Scholar award for the 2020-201 academic year. Dr. Colina will conduct research on molecular chimeras for opioid receptor...
08/10/20
Dr. Carmen Martínez-Novo, professor at the Center for Latin American Studies, was named the new editor in chief of the Latin American Research Review (LARR). This nomination marks the first time a woman has served in the position of editor in chief for the LARR since its founding in 1965. Martínez-Novo’s tenure as...
08/03/20
Dr. Gloria Kim and Pingchien Neo were awarded an Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students grant entitled “U.S.-Korea Global Design Thinking Alliance for Community College Students”.
Title: U.S.-Korea Global...