Danielle Black is an F-1 International Student Advisor working here at UFIC, and her story is one of determination, personal growth, and deep empathy. Danielle was born in Brazil and moved to the United States at 27 to attend the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. Before making the big move to the U.S., she was already established in her career as a practicing real estate attorney at an American firm in São Paulo. Reflecting on her decision to come to the U.S., she says, “I wanted to do a master’s to enhance my knowledge of practicing law in the States.” Danielle’s desire to expand her legal expertise shows her dedication to constantly growing and seeking new challenges.

At UF, Danielle pursued her master’s in law degree “UF is very famous for this master’s program—it’s one of the top-ranked in the country.”  While at UF, she worked as a research assistant, contributing to academic publications. However, her time at UF was not as typical as she... READ MORE

The UF Japanese Club, in collaboration with the UF International Center, hosted a lively Spring Festival, Harumatsuri, on March 28, 2025, at the Reitz Union outdoor Tabling Area. 

The event featured a variety of engaging cultural activities, including calligraphy, yukata try-ons, and interactive tabling experiences. Attendees had the chance to participate in trivia, fan-decorating, and origami at the J-Club activity tables. 

Other highlights included artist tables, Japanese language department representatives, the Tea Club, and organizations like Gator Anime, Gator Gaming, and SwampCon. The festival brought together students and community members to celebrate Japanese culture in a fun and immersive way.

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Three students enrolled in the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction, and Planning Landscape Architecture Implementation Studio have had their designs recognized in an international competition held in Portugal this year.

The theme of this year’s competition was “Garden of Peace: Garden for Peace.”

Will Marshall’s “Paths of Peace” has been selected as one of two reserve finalists for the prestigious award.