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 ...

Thousands of UF Students Pursue Life-changing Study Abroad Opportunities Every Year
07/09/25

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UF Student Shares Virtual Exchange Experience
07/09/25

"We got the museum programme for our virtual exchange and it was really a crazy one!’ laughs Samantha, ‘it was very large scale. But it allowed us to mould the space in such a creative way, so I think it was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the culture of Cali Colombia."

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UF EPI Video Highlights Groundbreaking Research on Child Health in Ethiopia
06/23/25

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The Emerging Pathogens Institute (UF EPI) has released a new video spotlighting international research led by Dr. Arie Havelaar in collaboration with Haramaya University and UF Ph.D. students Amanda Ojeda and Ibsa Ahmed. Their study focuses on Campylobacter, a genus of bacteria responsible for roughly 200 million cases of diarrhea globally each year.

Using a multidisciplinary approach—combining epidemiology, social sciences, and genomics—the team examined how exposure to Campylobacter affects child health. They found that 25% of infants were colonized within a month of...

UFIC Welcomes Consul General of India, Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan
06/23/25

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) was honored to host Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, Consul General of India in Atlanta, during his official visit to campus on Friday, June 13. As part of a full-day agenda, Shri Lakshmanan met with UF leadership and faculty from across disciplines to explore opportunities for collaboration.

He also joined Dean Marta Wayne at UFIC, engaged with students over lunch, participated in a faculty roundtable, and toured the UF campus, including a visit to the HiPerGator supercomputing facility. Shri Lakshmanan’s visit highlighted the growing partnership between the University of Florida and India, with shared goals in research, education...

UFIC Appoints John J. Mulligan as Interim Director of the Study Abroad Program
06/23/25

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of John J. Mulligan as Interim Director of the Study Abroad Program, effective immediately.

In lieu of reopening the search for a permanent director this spring, UFIC leadership has named Mulligan to serve in a long-term interim capacity, providing strategic continuity and advancing departmental goals. With extensive experience in international administration, Mulligan is exceptionally well positioned to support and enhance UF’s education abroad initiatives.

Mulligan joined UFIC in 2023 as Health, Safety, and Global Risk Manager for the Study Abroad...

A Master Class on Networking with Alumni Ambassador Nishanta "Nishi" Rajakaruna
06/09/25

Nishanta ‘Nishi’ Rajakaruna with Welwitschia mirabilis subspecies namibiana in the Namib Desert

Source: Fulbright

"The future belongs to those who dare to step into discomfort and welcome the unknown — and those are the ones who become Fulbrighters.”
- Nishi

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