The UF International Center recently welcomed Dr. Alejandro Yepjen Ramos, Director of the Archaeology School at the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT), Peru. His visit aimed to strengthen the partnership between UF and UNT, explore new academic collaborations, and expand opportunities for student exchange under the active Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.
10/27/25
For Jess Mercier, travel was never a given - it was a choice that changed everything. Born in Indiana and raised in South Carolina, she didn’t grow up in a family that traveled much. However her participation in Semester at Sea as an undergraduate student opened her eyes to the world and quickly turned her international curiosity into a calling.
Today, Jess serves as the Assistant Director of Outreach & Marketing for UF Study Abroad, where she helps inspire students to take their first steps toward transformative international experiences. Jess’s current position is a conglomeration of various outreach and marketing outlets – social media, the student blog, on-campus events,...
Category 1 - Study Abroad & Service Learning Students
Category 2 - International Students, Scholars and Employees
Category 3 - Faculty, Staff and Alumni
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10/27/25
Earlier this month, UF faculty, staff, and students participated in the 2025 International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC) held in Heraklion, Greece—joining sessions both in person and online as attendees and presenters. UF presenters from this year's conference included:
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Carrie Martins from the Office of Global Learning, Dr. Talline Martins from UF’s Graduate School, Dr. Matthew Traum from UF’s Wertheim College of Engineering, Ms. Nicole Kershner, UF engineering graduate student, and Dr. Paloma Rodriguez led a session on Building Bridges through Virtual Exchange/COIL Professional Development for Graduate Students: Supporting Student, Instructor and Institutional...
10/27/25
Dr. Michael Kung, Director of Global Research Engagement at the University of Florida International Center, was named to the Fulbright Specialist roster for a three-year term, joining a global network of experts dedicated to strengthening institutional ties and advancing mutual understanding through education and collaboration.
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This November, the International Center is celebrating its incredible Student Assistants — the talented, dedicated students who keep our programs running smoothly and our global Gator community thriving!
From creating social media content and supporting exchange students to helping with study abroad and global learning initiatives, they make a difference every day.
Join us in thanking Andrea, Stella, Shannon, Kamafo, Anniston, Ajna, Rafael, and Bella for all that they do!
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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...
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...
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-...
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!