Get to Know Us! - Taylor Bryla
07/21/25

Taylor Bryla is the Coordinator of International Scholars Program (ISP), one of the Office of Global Learning’s signature student engagement initiatives. 

Taylor was raised right here in Gainesville, but her education and appetite for international experiences took her on a journey far and wide before she settled back down in her hometown. “Even back then, I feel like I was dying to see something new.” Taylor attended FSU, a “very controversial” choice to make when you come from a family of UF grads in Gainesville. She studied International Affairs and Spanish, received her TEFL certification, and had an amazing time studying abroad in Valencia, Spain.

After undergrad,...

UF Doctoral International Student Wins International Sociology of Sport Award
07/21/25

University of Florida PhD international student William Santana was awarded the 2025 Graduate Paper Award by the International Sociology of Sport Association (ISSA) during its annual conference in Seoul, South Korea.

Originally from Brazil, Santana’s research explores cheerleading and Safe Sport policies, focusing on athlete well-being and institutional accountability through a sociological lens. His achievement highlights the global impact of UF’s international student community.

Congratulations, William!

UF Signs A Memorandum of Understanding with KNUST to Advance Collaborative Research in Ghana
07/21/25

Dr. Miles Larmer, Director of the University of Florida’s Center for African Studies, recently traveled to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, to participate in a signing ceremony for a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions. The agreement aims to strengthen research collaboration—particularly on environmental issues and lithium mining in Ghana—as well as lay the groundwork for future faculty exchanges and joint grant applications.

While the official University of Florida signatures will be completed stateside, the ceremony included a symbolic signing for media and institutional purposes. The trip also included a...

UFIC Staff Member Appointed as NAFSA Academy Coach for 2025
07/21/25

Congratulations to Luis Johnson, Director and Responsible Officer for Exchange Visitor Services at the University of Florida, on his appointment as a coach for the 2025 NAFSA Region 7 Academy Class. The Academy for International Education is a prestigious yearlong program that develops future leaders in the field of international education through intensive training and networking.

Originally from Brazil, Luis holds a law degree from PUC-Goiás and a Master of Law (LL.M.) from Loyola University New Orleans. His early legal career in Brazil evolved into a passion for immigration law and international exchange, shaped by his pro bono work on asylum cases in the U.S.

Before...

APLU Announces 2025 Malone International Leadership Award Recipient to UF Alumn Russell Ivy
07/21/25

Source: APLU

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) announced that Dr. Russell Ivy, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), is the winner of the 2025 Malone International Award. The Malone Award, a national honor sponsored by APLU and given annually, recognizes individuals who advance international education at public universities. 

“Congratulations to Russell Ivy on winning the 2025 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award,” said APLU President Mark Becker. “As a champion of international engagement for more than 30 years, his work to...

UF Welcomes Ecuadorian University Delegation
07/21/25

Representatives from the Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE) in Ecuador visited the University of Florida last week to deepen ties and lay the groundwork for expanded academic collaboration. Hosted by Professor Karla Saldaña Ochoa from the College of Design, Construction and Planning, the delegation, led by Alexander Robayo, Director of ESPE's Department of Geospatial Engineering, and Oswaldo Padilla, Director of the Geomatica Research Lab, followed up on a visit by ESPE Vice Chancellor Henry Omar Cruz Carrillo in 2024.

During a packed agenda, Robayo and Padilla met with UF leaders and faculty across disciplines and at the UFIC to explore opportunities for student and...

New Interdisciplinary Seminar Examines Eurasian Culture Through Art, Architecture, and Philosophy
07/09/25

The College of Design, Construction, and Planning (DCP) will launch a newly developed course in Fall 2025 titled "Seeing Eurasia: Perceptions and Imaginations.  Led by Dr. Hui Zou from the School of Architecture, the course features a series of guest lectures by international scholars from countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Canada.

This 3-credit seminar will offer students an opportunity to explore how cultural identities are imagined and expressed across East Asia and Europe through the lenses of architecture, literature, philosophy, and the arts. 

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UF in Belize: Sustainable Development & NGO Engagement
07/09/25

After a month immersed in Belize’s vibrant ecosystems, ancient landmarks, and diverse cultures, Dr. Kumaran and his students have returned to Gainesville, inspired and enriched by their experience in the UF in Belize: NGOs, Sustainability & Development study abroad program.

This unique program went far beyond sightseeing. Students engaged directly with nine impactful NGOs and nonprofit organizations. Through their exploration of the Belize Barrier Reef, they gained firsthand insight into the important work being done...

Meet SEAGAP's State Representative for Florida
07/09/25

Erin Rice, the Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment at the University of Florida and SEAGAP State Representative for Florida.

”With a strong commitment to graduate recruitment, I am passionate about highlighting the importance and value of graduate education while supporting graduate student success. My goal is to be a resource for my fellow Florida colleagues, helping you continue to grow and explore graduate resources that can support your incredible work to elevate...

PHHP Undergraduates Experience One Health Immersion in Greece with New Study Abroad Trip
07/09/25

By Erin Jester

For the first time, University of Florida ...

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