The International Center is pleased to announce the start of a COIL for Staff program in collaboration with São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil.

Thirty participants from UF and UNESP will contribute their interests and professional experience in their fields, share best practices, and discuss creative ways to implement improvement projects at the end of the program.

This unique bilingual program stared on March 12h and will culminate on an online symposium on May 7th, 2025 in which participants will present their action plans.

A Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project, a type of virtual exchange or telecollaboration, is a technology-enhanced teaching methodology in which faculty members in any discipline facilitate sustained telecollaboration among groups of students in different countries to increase their intercultural competence.

With this professional development opportunity, we adapt the COIL methodology to further the... READ MORE

Despite ongoing challenges posed by the current U.S. funding freeze impacting the Fulbright Program, the University of Florida’s international community recently came together to celebrate the faculty, students, and staff strengthening UF’s global engagement.

The evening was a moment of recognition and appreciation. Thanks to the dedication of its scholars and administrators, UF has maintained its prestigious standing as the second-ranked Fulbright Top Producing Institution for two consecutive years.

The celebration also honored UF’s visiting Fulbrighters, whose research and contributions continue to enrich the campus and foster international collaboration. Their presence exemplifies the university’s commitment to global learning, research, and exchange.

As UF navigates these uncertain times, the event served as a reminder of the resilience and dedication of its international community—ensuring that UF remains a leader in global education and... READ MORE

Congratulations to R. Raymond Issa on being elected Vice President for North America of the Pan American Federation of Engineering Societies (UPADI), representing over 4 million engineers across the Americas. He was sworn in on March 7, 2025, in Bogotá, Colombia. Previously, he served as Chair of the UPADI Technical Council (2023–2025), coordinating the work of 24 technical committees. Issa is a UF Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for Advanced Construction Information Modeling. Congratulations!