Dean Marta L. Wayne Named AIEA Presidential Fellow
08/19/24

The UF International Center is proud to announce that Dr. Marta L. Wayne, Dean of the International Center and Associate Provost, has been selected by the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) as a 2024-2025 Presidential Fellow, along with four international education leaders at other higher education institutions.

This prestigious year-long program will offer mentorships with an experienced Senior International Officer. It will provide opportunities to observe how they operate within their institutional context, address international education challenges, and solve problems. Holly Hudson of Texas A&M University; Kristin Johnson of the University of...

Expanding and Enhancing Virtual Exchange with the University of Zagreb
08/05/24

At the beginning of July, Dr. Misti Sharp's virtual exchange (VE) partner Dr. Marija Cerjak visited the UF campus, and both faculty met with Carrie Martins, Coordinator of Faculty Development Initiatives in the Office of Global Learning, to discuss how to expand on their existing VE collaboration. Dr. Cerjak is a Professor in the Department of Marketing and Innovation in Agribusiness at the University of Zagreb in Croatia, and Dr. Sharp is an Instructional Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Food and Resource Economics Department at UF. The two professors implemented their ...

UF promotes humanities with residency program for Latin American artists, writers
08/05/24

Source: The Independent Florida Alligator 
By Timothy Wang

When Mexican multimedia artist Eduardo Abaroa arrives on campus for the first time Aug. 2, the first thing he’s doing is paperwork. Lots of it.

A Latin American artist/writer residency program at UF will pay for his housing, his salary for a semester, his living expenses and his plane ticket to fly him from Mexico to the U.S.

“The whole month is dedicated to me getting a bank account and settling down and setting everything up,” Abaroa said.

The UF Center for Latin American Studies will welcome him as its first artist in residence for the...

UF pharmacy professor jointly appointed at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore
08/05/24

Dr. Hendrik Luesch explores the world’s oceans in search of the next drug discovery.

Source: UF College of Pharmacy

University of Florida Professor Hendrik Luesch, Ph.D., has been jointly appointed at the Duke-NUS Medical School — a collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore.

He joins a research powerhouse with a strategic focus on diseases prevalent in Southeast Asia. The appointment links UF Health...

Dr. Tara Mathien: Shaping Global Education and International Connections
08/05/24

Dr. Tara Mathien's virtual exchange team, including partner Renata Castillo, visiting a local library in Quito, Ecuador with study abroad students

At the University of Florida (UF), Dr. Tara Mathien is an expert in early childhood education and international collaboration. As a Clinical Assistant Professor and affiliate of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, Dr. Mathien is dedicated to advancing global learning and enriching educational experiences for students worldwide.

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Dr. José Valentino Ruiz & Team Win Seven 2024 Global Music® Awards
07/22/24

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American Dream: Taiwan-born UF professor wins prestigious NASA award
07/22/24

Jacob Chung was awarded for work on advanced propellant systems

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Tamara Macieira Receives Award for College of Nursing Faculty
07/22/24

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As sporting events like the Olympics evolve, UF takes the lead in athletic innovation
07/22/24

AI technology transforms global sports

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Get to Know Us! - Claire Anumba
07/22/24

Claire Anumba, EngD. is a Special Projects Coordinator in the Office for Global Research Engagement at UFIC, where she is the go-to for our signature RADS (Research Abroad for Doctoral Students) program and the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. An experienced professional in international education, Claire’s background is remarkably and inherently international.

Claire's academic roots trace back to Sierra Leone, where she completed her bachelor's degree at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone before moving to the UK for her graduate studies. She obtained her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Loughborough University UK. She used geographical information...

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