UF in Japan Study Abroad Program – Cross Cultural Engineering & Design Strengthens UF Partnership with Kyoto University
01/20/25

Japan, an increasingly popular destination for U.S. study abroad students, is known as one of the world’s leading countries in video game design and development. Home to the headquarters of video game giants like Sega, Sony, and Nintendo, as well as bustling entertainment districts such as Tokyo’s Akihabara ward, it’s no wonder that people from all over the world flock to Japan to enjoy its gaming culture.

University of Florida students are no exception. When the study abroad program ‘UF in Japan – Cross Cultural Engineering & Design’ ran for its third year in 2024, it leveraged its partnership with Kyoto University and Dr. Wasana Kowhakul, a Senior Lecturer in the...

Prof. Joseph Meert Completes Part 1 of Flex Fulbright in India
01/13/25

 

 

Professor Joseph Meert, a distinguished faculty member at the University of Florida, has successfully completed Part 1 of his Flex Fulbright Program in India, where he was affiliated with the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur from October 31, 2024, to January 1,...

Professor Larry A. DiMatteo Completes Prestigious International Achievements
01/13/25

Huber Hurst Professor of Contract Law & Legal Studies at the University of Florida Larry DiMatteo has recently completed a series of distinguished international academic activities, further solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in commercial law, technology, and ethics. 

Webinar Presentation on NFTs in the Metaverse

On December 12, 2024, Professor DiMatteo delivered an insightful webinar on the “Role of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in the Metaverse,” sponsored by the University of Alicante as part of the Metaverse University Chair's "Thursdays in the Metaverse" podcast series. The event explored the intersection of law, technology, and digital...

Donald Behringer Receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Croatia
01/13/25

 

The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased toannounce that Donald Behringer of the University of Florida has received a Fulbright SpecialistProgram award. Dr. Behringer will complete a project at Faculty of Science, University ofZagreb in Croatia that...

F-1 Student Welcome Back: Meet the Dean & Social Mixer
01/13/25

The UF International Center hosted a warm and welcoming F-1 Student Welcome Back & Meet the Dean social. Students enjoyed hot chocolate, tea, and various snacks while connecting and meeting Dean Marta Wayne. The event was filled with good vibes and positive energy, offering a great opportunity for students to kick off the semester in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

 

Stories from UF’s International Community Global Gator: Jordan Hayden
01/13/25

Jordan Hayden is an undergraduate student from Jamaica. Before transferring to the University of Florida (UF), Jordan was pursuing a degree in Electronics Engineering at the University of the West Indies, Mona. He transferred his credits to UF and is now enrolled in a dual program in Electrical and Aerospace Engineering, with plans to pursue a Master’s in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, focusing on control systems. Jordan is an active member of the Swamp Launch Rocket Club at UF, where students design, build, test, and fly rockets. He used this experience to participate in the Spaceport America Cup this past June, where hundreds of rocket design teams competed in...

International Student Services and Exchange Visitor Services Welcomed Student to UF Campus
01/13/25

International Student Services and Exchange Visitor Services welcomed new undergraduate students to campus at orientation on January 10. Students gathered from all over the world to hear from campus and community partners about all the resources available to them to make their time at UF successful. UFIC also presented immigration regulations and the services we provide. It was a great way to kick off the spring 2025 semester! 

Winners of the Embrapa-UF/IFAS climate change RFA award
01/07/25

Congratulations to the winners of the UF/IFAS – Embrapa, Brazil climate change research award who were selected by Embrapa below:

Gerrit Hoogenboom, Preeminent Scholar and Professor, Ag and Biological Engineering, Marcio Resende, Associate Professor, Horticultural Sciences, and Lincoln Zotarelli, Professor, Horticultural Sciences.

Scientific platform to evaluate impacts, adaptation and mitigation of climate changes and design for sustainable management practices.

Hui-Ling (Sunny) Liao, Associate Professor, Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences, North Florida REC.

Biotechnology tools and gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9 in the interaction of sorghum cultivars and...

Get to Know Us! - Jennifer North
12/16/24

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!

Jennifer North

Jennifer North is one of our experienced J-1 Immigration Specialists in our Exchange Visitor Services department, here at UFIC. Jennifer has a deep desire for cultural immersion and understanding, evidenced by her impressive resume of international exploits. 

Jennifer is a bilingual speaker of Spanish and her journey into international education started with a love for the language and Latin culture, “When you learn a language,” says Jennifer, “you learn about the people and the...

Stories from UF's International Community Global Gator: Dany Rashwan
12/16/24

Dany Rashwan is a Computer Engineering student at the University of Florida (UF), soon to graduate and embark on a promising career in robotics and healthcare innovation. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, and raised in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dany's unique cultural background has shaped his appreciation for diversity and his approach to problem-solving. His journey into the field of computer engineering began with a fascination for programming, sparked by his interest in photography and the automation of editing processes. This curiosity led him to pursue a degree at UF, where he has been able to merge his technical skills with his creative passions in robotics, game design, and...

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