Source: True North Intercultural
I’ve shared several case studies in this blog highlighting different ways colleges and universities I’ve worked with are building international collaborative skills among their students, staff, and faculty (additional case studies can be found here). This month, I’m outlining how a large, public institution—the University of Florida—has been building intercultural capacity in a way that is intentional...
A recent panel on Science Diplomacy and the Internationalization of Higher Education at the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Conference drew a full room, highlighting growing interest in the intersection of science, international collaboration, and global policy. The panel featured Dean Marta L. Wayne and Florent Bernard, who explored how science diplomacy can help navigate the delicate balance between open scientific collaboration and national security concerns. Bernard is the Science Counselor at the European Union Delegation in Washington DC, USA at...
Source: UF IFAS
A team of Extension leaders from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) recently visited the Bahamas to support agricultural and youth development initiatives in the region.
Extension’s mission to solve critical community problems extends beyond Florida’s boundaries. By building partnerships and programs, they are able to share their agents’ knowledge as well as gather new ideas to solve common challenges here and abroad,...
Launched by UF-AHA in 2020, Prepárate Caimán is a dynamic virtual professional development series designed to support UF students with essential skills and expertise. Tailored to meet the needs of students, the series covered a variety of topics that helped participants become well-rounded young Gator professionals. Previous sessions focused on leadership, conflict management, effective communication, and career planning.
On March 6th, Prepárate Caimán hosted a special in-person event in collaboration with @ufcaimanes, HSA, and @mlp_uf. The event, Life After Undergrad, featured a short alumni panel, open networking, food, and fun games! This was a great...
The Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) Conference was held in Monterrey, Mexico, from January 28-30, 2025. At this conference, attendees explored many aspects of educational innovation which attracted educators, researchers, and policymakers from around the world. Being one of the most important events on educational innovation in the Spanish-speaking world, the IFE Conference serves as a global platform for collaboration and sharing strategies to address challenges in education. UF faculty and staff participated in this significant global forum, listed below and pictured above.
Dr. Alex Bitton-Bailey, Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence
Several UF faculty and staff recently attended the WISE Conference 2025 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the month of February. Paloma Rodriguez and Sebastian Rodriguez-Natali, both from UFIC, presented on “Fostering Intercultural Learning among Staff: Leveraging COIL/Virtual Exchange”; Dr. Pingchien Neo from the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering presented on “Building Global Engineers: Cultivating International Collaborative Skills Through Internships Abroad”; and Dr. Hal Knowles (College of Design, Construction and Planning), Paloma Rodriguez and Dr. Tara Harvey of True North Intercultural presented on “Building Intercultural Capacity Among Faculty...
Dean Marta Wayne welcomed the newest cohort of faculty and staff to the UF Virtual Exchange (VE) Training last month, commenting on the importance of their VE engagement to expand the accessibility of international education opportunities at UF. This semester, UF faculty from the following colleges are participating in this 5-week professional development program: the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Education, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Their VE partners are located in the following countries: Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Kenya, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. At the end of the...
Sofia Portugal, a 23-year-old graduate of the University of Florida (UF), is a standout member of the UF International Council, offering a unique perspective shaped by her background and experiences. Hailing from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Sofia’s journey to UF began with a high school exchange program in the United States, which sparked her love for the country and led her to pursue a B.A. in Advertising and a minor in Business Administration. She is currently completing an M.A. in Information Systems and Operations Management with a concentration in Data Science. Throughout her academic career, Sofia has been actively involved in campus organizations like The Agency and...
The Forum congratulates our 2024 Curriculum Award Winners, Pingchien Neo and Jenna Gonzalez from the University of Florida and Chris Lawlor and Cara Simon from Learn International. These educators were celebrated during the virtual Award Presentation of the 21st Annual Conference on February 27, 2025. ...
Two UFIC staff members, Taylor Bryla and Michael Kung, recently presented at the Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE) Conference, sharing their expertise on career readiness and international education opportunities.
