Source: UF Online
For UF Online students, education isn’t confined to a screen—it happens anywhere in the world. Maddy Durand, an English and Psychology double major, spent a full academic year at University College London navigating bustling libraries, historic classrooms and London’s vibrant culture while working toward her UF degrees. Nora Gibbs, a UF Online Geography: Environmental Geosciences student, explored...
UFIC hosted one of its signature IEW events, bringing students, faculty, and staff together to compete in lively world trivia challenges covering flags, geography, languages, pop culture, and more. Thank you to everyone who participated. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
The UF International Center was delighted to welcome the delegation from MATE – the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences.Their visit provided an excellent opportunity to discuss new avenues for international collaboration, exchange, and partnership development.
Dr. Marta Wayne, Dean and Associate Provost of the University of Florida International Center (UFIC), has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Executive Committee of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Commission on International Initiatives (CII). Her term will begin following the 2025 APLU Annual Meeting, to be held November 9–11 in Philadelphia and continue through the 2028 Annual Meeting.
The CII Executive Committee provides leadership and guidance on APLU’s international engagement strategies, helping member institutions strengthen global partnerships, expand international education opportunities, and advance research collaborations...
Abdulfatai Faro is a graduate student from Nigeria whose academic path has been shaped by a strong foundation in Chemical Engineering and meaningful international experiences. After completing his undergraduate studies in Nigeria, he continued to Lancaster University in the UK, gaining exposure to global research environments and firsthand insight into the challenges international students face. These experiences influenced both his professional goals and his passion for supporting others in academic transitions.
At the University of Florida, Abdulfatai conducts research in Chemical Engineering with a focus on semiconductor processes and device simulations. His...
UFIC continued its Innovations in International Education Speaker Series during IEW by hosting Dr. Meg Ramey for “When Health Goes South: An Interactive Travel Health Drill in Brazil.” Attendees explored best practices for preparing students for health and safety challenges abroad through an interactive scenario. Dr. Ramey, Executive Director of WorldKind, shared insights from her extensive experience in instructional design and international education.
Thank you, Dr. Ramey, for your engaging and insightful presentation!
The International Center was honored to host Professor Tremura for a vibrant and engaging presentation on one of Brazil’s most colorful and heartfelt traditions. Professor Tremura, a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology and faculty member in both the School of Music and the Center for Latin American Studies, also serves as Director of the Brazilian Music Institute, where he brings together students and international artists to explore Brazil’s rich performance traditions.
During his talk, he introduced us to Folia de Reis—the “Festival of Kings”—a lively folk-Catholic celebration in Brazil that takes place between Christmas and January 6. He shared how groups travel from house to...
The College of Health and Human Performance (HHP) hosted a drop-by event in celebration of International Education Week to show appreciation for its international students and recognize their accomplishments. Attendees learned about the many study abroad programs offered by HHP. The event provided a warm and engaging space to celebrate the global community within the college.
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Thank you to everyone who joined the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s International Student Appreciation Day during IEW. It was a wonderful event filled with lots of smiles and great energy.
