Dean Marta Wayne welcomed the newest cohort of faculty and staff to the UF Virtual Exchange (VE) Training last month, commenting on the importance of their VE engagement to expand the accessibility of international education opportunities at UF. This semester, UF faculty from the following colleges are participating in this 5-week professional development program: the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Education, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Their VE partners are located in the following countries: Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Kenya, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. At the end of the...
03/10/25
Sofia Portugal, a 23-year-old graduate of the University of Florida (UF), is a standout member of the UF International Council, offering a unique perspective shaped by her background and experiences. Hailing from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Sofia’s journey to UF began with a high school exchange program in the United States, which sparked her love for the country and led her to pursue a B.A. in Advertising and a minor in Business Administration. She is currently completing an M.A. in Information Systems and Operations Management with a concentration in Data Science. Throughout her academic career, Sofia has been actively involved in campus organizations like The Agency and...
The Forum congratulates our 2024 Curriculum Award Winners, Pingchien Neo and Jenna Gonzalez from the University of Florida and Chris Lawlor and Cara Simon from Learn International. These educators were celebrated during the virtual Award Presentation of the 21st Annual Conference on February 27, 2025. ...
Two UFIC staff members, Taylor Bryla and Michael Kung, recently presented at the Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE) Conference, sharing their expertise on career readiness and international education opportunities.
03/03/25
Last week, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Florida for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions such as the University of Florida value global connection and support members of their campus communities across the United States to pursue international opportunities.
Congratulations to our 12 scholars and the UF colleges they represent!
UF’s 2024-2025 U.S. Fulbright Scholar awardees, their respective fields, and the country in which they will carry...
02/24/25
Danielle Arnwine is the Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter here at the International Center. In her role, Danielle advises students interested in applying for the Peace Corps about the ins and outs of the process, including helping to match students’ degrees and experiences with the right volunteering program: “I conceptualize my role as a resource for students. I help them look for applications that are interesting to them, help them prepare, help them connect to volunteers that have experience that they’re interested in.”
Born in Jacksonville, Danielle has collected degrees from around the state- BA in English with a minor in International Relations and a Certificate of...
02/24/25
Faculty can enrich their curriculum by incorporating international oral histories (interviews) to foster new perspectives and deepen empathy among your students. Explore how you can integrate these powerful narratives into your teaching today, by clicking the button below.
02/24/25
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew J. Traum on completing the Center for Teaching Excellence’s Global Teaching and Learning Certificate! To earn the certificate, Dr. Traum participated in the Fall 2021 Virtual Exchange Training with the Office of Global Learning, then went on to implement VE projects with partners in the Philippines and Egypt. Dr. Traum has also published an article and presented at multiple conferences about his virtual exchange experiences.
02/24/25
The Office of Global Learning has launched UF’s second COIL4Staff program, in partnership with Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera in Spain. During the program, UF staff from seven departments across the University will collaborate with peers at CEU in similar roles to share their experiences and explore potential improvements for their respective professional areas.
Virtual Exchange/COIL programs deepen knowledge, broaden perspectives, foster personal growth, and open doors to new international friendships and professional opportunities for students, faculty, and staff alike.
For more information about COIL/virtual exchange at UF:
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On February 20, 2025, the University of Florida proudly celebrated its seventh annual Gator Nation Giving Day—a day dedicated to uniting alumni, students, and supporters in giving back to UF. The UF...