Congratulations to Sebastian Elischer on his recent publication in ...
01/26/26
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 &...
01/26/26
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
01/23/26
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
Key details:
- Required for all UF faculty hosting J-1 visitors
- Must be...
01/21/26
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...
01/20/26
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....
01/20/26
In recent years, experiences have become as meaningful as material gifts. Instead of objects, people increasingly value opportunities that create lasting memories and personal growth. In academic settings, few experiences are as transformative as studying abroad. Maybe studying abroad is the ultimate experience a student can have?
That was the case for Yury Casas, Ferney Mena, and Joshua Murillo, three undergraduate students from Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, who spent the fall semester at UF through the David Bushnell Scholarship. Yury, Ferney, and Joshua are the inaugural recipients of the scholarship, which exists thanks to the generosity of alum Craig Breese (BA LAS 1973), whose...
01/20/26
UF faculty member Dr. Maria Laura Mecías led an international virtual exchange through Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, connecting interdisciplinary collaborators in the United States, Mexico, and Colombia to design mobile app prototypes for kidney disease patients. Now in its second semester, the exchange has been refined and expanded to deepen collaboration and strengthen project outcomes. The initiative showcases how multilingual communication and global partnerships can drive patient-centered health innovation.
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01/20/26
Dr. Arnoldo Valle-Levinson received a recognition from colleagues during the Third Conference of Latin American Physics of Estuaries and Coastal Oceans (LAPECO), held in Puerto Varas, Chile. The recognition highlights his contributions to the field of estuarine and coastal ocean research.
Congratulations Dr. Arnoldo!
01/12/26
From left to right, Hendrik Luesch, Ph.D., a professor in the UF Department of Medicinal Chemistry and director of CNPD3, and Masteria Yunovilsa Putra, Ph.D., director of BRIN’s Research Center for Vaccines and Drugs, partner with Singapore’s Duke-NUS Medical School to translate Indonesia’s marine biodiversity into medicines and therapeutics.
Source: UF College of Pharmacy
Underneath the churning tides of the Indian and Pacific oceans lies a wealth of natural resources with the potential to heal what ails us.
A new global partnership among the University of Florida Center for Natural Products, Drug...