Source: UF College of Public Health & Health Professions
By Erin Jester
Ji-Hyun Lee, DrPH, is a statistician for the people.
Her work, she says, is not glamorous, but it’s as invaluable as it is invisible.
“I truly value every data point in my hand, because each one represents a patient’s story, struggle and journey,” Lee said. “It’s the key to understanding and improving lives.”
Lee, a professor in the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions’ ...
Source: UF College of Journalism and Communications
Elizabeth (Lissy) Calienes, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications(UFCJC) Advertising associate instructional professor, has been selected to serve as the dean of the Roger Hatchuel Student Academy, part of the Cannes Lions Festival in France...
Qingyu Yang is an undergraduate student from Shanghai, China, currently pursuing a major in advertising with a minor in statistics and an AI certificate at the University of Florida. Growing up in Shanghai, Qingyu developed a strong global perspective. She attended an international high school in Shanghai, where she studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which helped prepare her for studying abroad. Qingyu chose UF because of its excellent academic reputation, particularly in the journalism and communications fields, and the warm, welcoming environment that felt familiar to her home city.
At UF, Qingyu is deeply involved in academic and...
Japan, an increasingly popular destination for U.S. study abroad students, is known as one of the world’s leading countries in video game design and development. Home to the headquarters of video game giants like Sega, Sony, and Nintendo, as well as bustling entertainment districts such as Tokyo’s Akihabara ward, it’s no wonder that people from all over the world flock to Japan to enjoy its gaming culture.
University of Florida students are no exception. When the study abroad program ‘UF in Japan – Cross Cultural Engineering & Design’ ran for its third year in 2024, it leveraged its partnership with Kyoto University and Dr. Wasana Kowhakul, a Senior Lecturer in the...
Professor Joseph Meert, a distinguished faculty member at the University of Florida, has successfully completed Part 1 of his Flex Fulbright Program in India, where he was affiliated with the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur from October 31, 2024, to January 1,...
Huber Hurst Professor of Contract Law & Legal Studies at the University of Florida Larry DiMatteo has recently completed a series of distinguished international academic activities, further solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in commercial law, technology, and ethics.
Webinar Presentation on NFTs in the Metaverse
On December 12, 2024, Professor DiMatteo delivered an insightful webinar on the “Role of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in the Metaverse,” sponsored by the University of Alicante as part of the Metaverse University Chair's "Thursdays in the Metaverse" podcast series. The event explored the intersection of law, technology, and digital...
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased toannounce that Donald Behringer of the University of Florida has received a Fulbright SpecialistProgram award. Dr. Behringer will complete a project at Faculty of Science, University ofZagreb in Croatia that...
The UF International Center hosted a warm and welcoming F-1 Student Welcome Back & Meet the Dean social. Students enjoyed hot chocolate, tea, and various snacks while connecting and meeting Dean Marta Wayne. The event was filled with good vibes and positive energy, offering a great opportunity for students to kick off the semester in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Jordan Hayden is an undergraduate student from Jamaica. Before transferring to the University of Florida (UF), Jordan was pursuing a degree in Electronics Engineering at the University of the West Indies, Mona. He transferred his credits to UF and is now enrolled in a dual program in Electrical and Aerospace Engineering, with plans to pursue a Master’s in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, focusing on control systems. Jordan is an active member of the Swamp Launch Rocket Club at UF, where students design, build, test, and fly rockets. He used this experience to participate in the Spaceport America Cup this past June, where hundreds of rocket design teams competed in...
International Student Services and Exchange Visitor Services welcomed new undergraduate students to campus at orientation on January 10. Students gathered from all over the world to hear from campus and community partners about all the resources available to them to make their time at UF successful. UFIC also presented immigration regulations and the services we provide. It was a great way to kick off the spring 2025 semester!
