UF Alumna Leads Youth Empowerment Initiative in Kenya
10/20/25

University of Florida alumna Alayna Dean (B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science, Minor in International Studies, Class of 2024) is currently serving as a Community Health Peace Corps Volunteer in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Since beginning her service in September 2024, Alayna has been working closely with her community to strengthen local health through education on HIV/AIDS prevention and maternal health, including antenatal and postnatal care. One of the most exciting initiatives she is co-leading is the Refurbishment of a Youth Empowerment Center, a project designed to create new opportunities for education, health, and skills development for youth in the region.

This center will...

UF Faculty Receives Prestigious Stanley Hoffmann Best Article Award
10/20/25

Dr. David Siroky, Professor and Field Chair of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the University of Florida, has been named one of this year’s recipients of the Stanley Hoffmann Best Article Award, presented jointly by the Association Française de Science Politique and the American Political Science Association.

The award recognizes his co-authored article, “Containing Nationalism: Culture, Economics and Indirect Rule in Corsica” (Comparative Political Studies, 2021), as one of the best English-language articles on French politics published in the past two years.

Dr. Siroky also serves as Director of the Violence, Conflict...

UF Joined North America Leaders at the 2025 North Capital Forum in Mexico City
10/20/25

 

The University of Florida recently joined leaders from across North America at the 2025 North Capital Forum in Mexico City and participated in a delegation to Mexico organized through the Association of Public and Land-...

Professor Glenn Good Selected for JNF-USA Faculty Fellowship in Israel
10/13/25

Professor Glenn Good has been accepted into the prestigious JNF-USA Faculty Fellowship in Israel for 2025–2026. This fellowship offers a unique professional and personal experience, bringing together faculty for an immersive program in Israel from December 27, 2025, to January 7, 2026.

Congratulations, Professor Good!

UFIC Staff Support Workday Transition
10/13/25

Sebastian Rodriguez, Sara Williams, and Yanina Morero attended the Empowering UF Change Agent Network kickoff event and are serving as UFIC Change Agents, helping keep our team informed and prepared for the upcoming Workday transition. During the kickoff, they heard from Empowering UF leaders and the Organizational Change Management Team about their roles in supporting this important initiative.

The Empowering UF Change Agent Network brings together UF employees from across colleges and units to champion the university’s transition to Workday in July 2027. Selected by college and unit leaders, these Change Agents will foster communication, gather feedback, build...

UF Helps Launch New Journal on The Intersection of Arts and Health

Source: UF News

A new academic journal launched this fall aims to broaden how work in the growing field of arts in health is shared and understood.

Perspectives on Arts in Health is a collaborative effort of the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University and Stanford Arts at Stanford University. Supported by strategic funding from the UF President’s Office, the open-access journal is designed to...

UFIC Hosts Samba Dieng for Inaugural Innovations in International Education Speaker Series
10/13/25

The UF International Center welcomed Samba Dieng, Ed.D., Senior Internationalization Officer at Louisiana State University, for the inaugural session of the Innovations in International Education speaker series. Dieng, originally from Senegal and a former international student himself, shared insights on “One World, Many Stories: Innovative Study Abroad Initiatives at LSU”, highlighting best practices in international education.

During an inspiring talk, Dieng shared about LSU’s innovative study abroad initiatives, such as Global Ambassadors and Study Abroad for Student-Athletes. Dieng heads the Office of Global Engagement and provides leadership and expertise on...

PHHP Professor Brings Bacteriology Expertise to Public Health Institute in Guinea
10/06/25

Anthony Maurelli, Ph.D., speaks to trainees about antibiotic resistance during a three-week visit to the Institut Pasteur de Guinée in August and September. Photo courtesy of Anthony Maurelli.

Anthony Maurelli, Ph.D., a professor in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions’ Department of Environmental and Global Health, recently traveled to Conakry, Guinea as a Fulbright Specialist to assist scientists at the Institut Pasteur de Guineé with research projects and training focused on antibiotic resistance and One...

Stories from UF’s International Student Council: Yuguo Wang
10/06/25

For Yuguo Wang, transferring to the University of Florida marked more than just a change in geography—it was a chance to expand her academic interests and discover new ways to make an impact. Originally fromShenzhen, China, Yuguo had already experienced a globally-minded education atBeijing Normal–Hong Kong Baptist University in Zhuhai. There, she studied international relations, managed the women’s soccer team, and took on part-time work with a Hong Kong media outlet. When it came time to transfer, UF stood out for its welcoming transfer process, strong academic programs, and the sense of energy she saw in campus life.

Since arriving in Gainesville, Yuguo has thrown herself into...

Get To Know Us! - Sara Williams
09/29/25

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!

Sara Williams

Since joining the UF International Center in 2021, Sara Williams has brought not only her expertise in human resources but also a deep commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture. As HR Generalist III,Sara plays a pivotal role behind the scenes—guiding hiring processes, onboarding new team members, managing payroll, and cultivating positive employee relations. Sara is more than a vital team member—she’s a driving force in creating a welcoming environment that reflects UFIC...

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