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OCALA, FL (352today.com) – After working through the aftermath of Florida’s destructive hurricanes and risking his life to restore power across the state, apprentice lineman Corey Sill has found purpose and pride in his demanding career. Even though the job is tough and sometimes dangerous, he found something he’s really good at – and now he’s using those skills to compete among the best in his field.
Sill’s passion for his occupation is evident...
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.
Gainesville is welcoming back former Fulbright scholar Antti Miihkinen, who first arrived in the city a decade ago to conduct postdoctoral research in accounting. Now, he returns not for academia, but to compete in the World Masters Track and Field Championships—joined by his father, who is also competing.
Miihkinen, originally from Finland, is participating in an impressive array of events, including: Shot Put, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Hammer Throw, Pole Vault, Long Jump
His father is also competing, focusing on the pole vault event. The competition...
A group of University of Florida (UF) international students recently participated in the Space Trek Academy and experienced an immersive, week-long residential program designed to inspire and educate high school girls in the fields of aerospace and engineering. Hosted at the Kennedy Space Center, the academy offered hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and mentorship opportunities led by industry experts and university professors. Participants engaged in projects involving rocketry, robotics, and space science, enhancing their problem-solving skills and fostering a deeper understanding of STEM concepts.
Throughout the program, students collaborated in teams to design,...
The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) successfully hosted a Passport Office event on March 25, offering students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to apply for U.S. passports conveniently on campus. Held at the UF International Center, the event provided essential passport services, including first-time applications, renewals, and on-site passport photo services. Attendees were able to submit their applications with the required documents and make payments via check or money order. The event facilitated a seamless application process, ensuring that participants were well-prepared for their upcoming international travels.
UFIC is grateful to Marshall Gray...
A delegation from Universidad CEU (Spain) visited the University of Florida from March 26-27, 2025, to explore academic collaborations, student engagement, and to continue adding institutional partnerships. Led by Alvaro Antón, Vice Rector for Internationalization & Campus Life at Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, the delegation included key representatives from Universidad CEU’s Valencia, Castellón, and Madrid campuses.
During the Universidad CEU delegation’s visit to the University of Florida, meetings took place across various departments and colleges, fostering academic collaboration and institutional engagement. Discussions were held at the University of...
Hadi Ghasemi, originally from Iran, is a passionate graduate student in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida (UF). Hadi grew up in a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage, including the Persian Empire, poetry, and innovations in various fields such as architecture and agriculture. His academic journey in horticulture began in high school, leading him to pursue an M.Sc. in horticultural sciences, focusing on both indoor and outdoor farming. Hadi’s experience as the CEO of a company that provided urban landscape management and agriculture services further enriched his expertise, fueling his passion for advancing agricultural...
The International Center is pleased to announce the start of a COIL for Staff program in collaboration with São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil.
Thirty participants from UF and UNESP will contribute their interests and professional experience in their fields, share best practices, and discuss creative ways to implement improvement projects at the end of the program.
This unique bilingual program stared on March 12h and will culminate on an online symposium on May 7th, 2025 in which participants will present their action plans.
A Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project, a type of virtual exchange or telecollaboration, is a technology-...
Dr. Samuel Martins, Assistant Professor in the UF Department of Plant Pathology, and two plant pathology students who completed the Virtual Exchange Training for Graduate Students with the Office of Global Learning last year, Sameerika Mudiyanselage and Jessica Velte, led a collaborative effort to produce a virtual exchange (VE) methods manuscript that has recently been published in the NACTA (North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture) Journal. The publication describes how Dr. Martins set up, carried out, and assessed his VE project, which requires his students to interview researchers working in plant pathology around the world. It also contains some key takeaways from the...
Despite ongoing challenges posed by the current U.S. funding freeze impacting the Fulbright Program, the University of Florida’s international community recently came together to celebrate the faculty, students, and staff strengthening UF’s global engagement.
The evening was a moment of recognition and appreciation. Thanks to the dedication of its scholars and administrators, UF has maintained its prestigious standing as the second-ranked Fulbright Top Producing Institution for two consecutive years.
The celebration also honored UF’s visiting Fulbrighters, whose research and contributions continue to enrich the campus and foster international collaboration...
