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...

Successful UF Study Abroad Fall 2025 Fair!
09/29/25

The UF Study Abroad Fall 2025 Fair was a huge success! Students had the chance to explore a wide range of international opportunities—academic, cultural, and professional. The event brought together advisors and program representatives, giving attendees the resources and inspiration to start planning their next global experience. It was an energizing day that highlighted how study abroad can expand learning far beyond the classroom.

To learn about Study Abroad opportunities at UF visit our website.

UF Global Fellow Carla Brisotto Advances International Research on Disaster Preparedness and Urban Resilience
09/29/25

When disasters strike, whether floods in Italy, hurricanes in Florida, or earthquakes in Ecuador, the damage is immediate. But the true test of resilience often comes in the “in-between” periods, when communities prepare, rebuild, and reimagine their futures.

UF Global Fellow Carla Brisotto, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP), and former Assistant Director of UF’s ...

Graduate Student Rock Aboujaoude, Jr. Builds Research Partnerships in Central Asia Supported by theInternational Center
09/29/25

When graduate student Rock Aboujaoude, Jr. set out for Central Asia this summer, his goal was clear: expand the international scope of his dissertation on carbon farming and regenerative agriculture while exploring opportunities for long-term partnerships with universities in the region. Supported by the UF International Center through the Research Abroad for Doctoral Students (RADS ) and advised by Dr.Michael Kung: (UFIC’s Office for Global Research Engagement), Dr. Sadie Hundemer (Asst. Professor,...

UF Professor and Virtual Exchange Partner Publish on Virtual Exchange Outcomes
09/22/25

Following a presentation at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference this summer by Dr. Ana Porras, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at UF, she and her virtual exchange partner, Dr. Daniel Suarez of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia), have published a conference proceedings paper on their virtual exchange (VE) format, outcomes, and lessons learned. Through their VE project, graduate students at UF and undergraduate students in Colombia identified biomedical needs from each other’s contexts and exchanged feedback on proposed solutions. To demonstrate the outcomes of this project, the authors presented data from the ...

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