Get To Know Us! - Jess Mercier
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,...

The UF International Center is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Global Culture Photo Contest Winners!

Category 1  - Study Abroad & Service Learning Students

 

Category 2  -  International Students, Scholars and Employees

 

Category 3  -  Faculty, Staff and Alumni

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UF Represented at the 2025 International Virtual Exchange Conference
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:

  • 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...

Dr. Michael Kung Named to Fulbright Specialist Roster
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.

The ...

UFIC Honors its Amazing Student Assistants This November!

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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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...

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