International Scholars Program Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Student Success
04/21/25

On Thursday, the International Scholars Program proudly celebrated 145 Spring graduates at the ePortfolio Showcase and Graduation Ceremony. These graduates had the opportunity to present their ePortfolios, highlighting the remarkable international experiences and diverse skills they’ve gained throughout their time at the University of Florida.

Faculty, staff, and students from all corners of campus came together to celebrate these outstanding students and their accomplishments. The ceremony was...

Sharing Stories, Shaping Solutions: The Gainesville-Nizhyn Virtual Exchange
04/14/25

The Ukraine Rebuilding Initiative (URI) began as a UF student organization in August 2023 with a mission to help rebuild and heal the city of Nizhyn, Ukraine. With projects across a range of academic areas - from engineering to business to agriculture and more - the organization has attracted students of all majors who want to contribute their expertise to this humanitarian cause, some of whom also have personal ties to Ukraine and Russia. This semester, URI has launched a new virtual exchange (VE) initiative as one of its projects, with the goal of supporting dialogue between UF and Nizhyn Gogol State University students and providing a space for them to share about their respective...

UF Alumnus & Entrepreneur Sachio Semoto and President Fuchs to Address UF Graduates
04/14/25

Source: UF News

Photo: Semmoto Foundation

Sachio Semmoto to keynote doctoral commencement; Kent Fuchs to give final address at university wide ceremony

Two leaders celebrated for their achievements and warmth will be the commencement speakers at Spring Commencement at the University of Florida in May.

Sachio Semmoto, a UF alumnus and entrepreneur who founded one of the largest telecommunications companies in Japan, will address graduates at the Doctoral Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 1 in the Stephen C. O’...

UF’s Florida Semiconductor Institute in Jacksonville to grow the statewide ecosystem
04/14/25

Source: UF News

New details about the introduction of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, or FSI, in Jacksonville were presented at Friday’s University of Florida Board of Trustees meeting. Research space for FSI is expected to open in Jacksonville as early as this fall, while UF continues design and planning for a newly built FSI facility as part of the UF Jacksonville campus.

“The Florida Semiconductor Institute will be a huge asset for Jacksonville and an enormous boost for Florida’s economy, and having FSI in Jacksonville will be a huge asset for UF,” said ...

Celebrating a Decade of Impact: UF’s 10th Annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week Highlights Global Grad Gators
04/14/25

The University of Florida is thrilled to celebrate the 10th year of Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW), which will take place from April 4 to 11, 2025! This milestone event honors a decade of recognizing and supporting our incredible graduate students. This year's theme, "Grad Gators Here, There, and Everywhere!" reflects our students' global presence, the far-reaching impact of their research, and the vast opportunities available during their programs and beyond. 

UFIC is proud to participate in a week filled with engaging events, networking, and celebrations, starting with the Kickoff Station inside the Reitz Union on Monday, April 7. With swag, goodie bags, and smiling...

Consul General of Ireland Visits University of Florida
04/14/25

The University of Florida welcomed the Consul General of Ireland in Miami, Sarah Kavanagh, and Vice Consul Caoimhe Ní Gabhann for a day of engagement and collaboration. The visit began with a reception at the UF International Center, followed by a series of meetings with university leadership and faculty.

Highlights included discussions with the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering on current and future partnerships with Irish institutions, a seminar on Irish–U.S. relations and the Working Holiday Visa, and a private lunch with students who have studied or interned in Ireland. The Consul General also met with President Kent Fuchs and faculty members involved in UF’s programs in...

UF’s Dr. Anuj Kumar Develops AI-Powered Peer Learning Tool
04/14/25

UF Warrington College of Business Matherly Professor Dr. Anuj Kumar developed an AI-enabled EdTech platform called EPInc, which identifies students’ knowledge gaps and intelligently connects them with peers who can help. EPInc has been implemented with over 7,000 students across 24 schools in 13 cities spanning five states in India.

To date, students have completed more than 120,000 assessments and answered over 2.4 million math questions on the platform. He recently conducted a large-scale study to evaluate EPInc’s impact on student...

UFIC Welcomes Professor Sam Oh from SKKU for Strategic Visit
04/14/25

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) hosted Dr. Sam Oh, Distinguished Chair Professor of Global Affairs at Sung Kyun Kwan University (SKKU), South Korea. Dr. Oh’s visit featured a series of meetings with key UF stakeholders, including UFIC Study Abroad and Exchange Visitor Services, the Graduate School, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.

The day included a reception at the UFIC and collaborative discussions with faculty and staff exploring avenues for academic exchange and global partnership. This visit reflects UFIC’s continued commitment to fostering international collaboration and global engagement.

A virtual exchange success story
04/07/25

Source: UNICollaboration

By  Lorenza Bacino

An encyclopaedic repertoire of virtual exchanges

A cursory glance at the university website reveals dozens of virtual exchange projects that have taken place and continue to take place at the university. The list includes partners from myriad countries around the world. You can see examples here.

Paloma explains that her institution became...

UNICollaboration Releases Interview with UFIC Staff on COIL and Virtual Exchange Strategies
04/07/25

Last week, UNICollaboration showcased Paloma Rodriguez and Sebastian Rodriguez from the University of Florida to explore how their institution leverages #VirtualExchange as a key strategy for Internationalization at Home (I@H).

Rodriguez shared insights into UF’s approach, highlighting how Virtual Exchange (VE) fosters global learning experiences without the need for travel.

The full blog and interview provided a deeper look into UF’s innovative efforts to integrate VE into the curriculum and expand international learning opportunities for students.

Watch the Full Discussion on YouTube!...

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