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!...

Insightful Discussions at "Puerto Rico Perspectives" Event
04/07/25

A huge thank you to all the speakers—Prof. Pedro Malavet, Dr. Samuel Quiñones, and Lic. Rolando Emmanuelli—for sharing their time and insights during Puerto Rico Perspectives at the Levin College of Law. The audience was captivated by the discussion, and it was clear the event provided a meaningful and timely update on the Island.

Kudos to Lauren, Kelly, and the UEPA team for organizing such a successful gathering! UFIC is always proud to support events that bring students, faculty, and staff together for impactful conversations. Special thanks to Dean Wayne for making it possible to provide refreshments, adding to the event’s success.

 

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Announcing the 2025 Global Learning Excellence Award Winners
04/07/25

The Office of Global Learning is pleased to announce the award winners for the first annual Global Learning Excellence Awards. The awardees were honored at an awards banquet on April 1st, 2025, where they were recognized for their significant contributions and impact in supporting OGL’s mission of ensuring all UF students have opportunities to gain global perspectives and engage in international interactions, without the need to travel abroad. Each award winner has been presented with a plaque and an award of $1,500 to mark this achievement.

The four...

Strengthening Virtual Exchange: COIL Coordinators from Central America Visit UF
04/07/25

This week, the Office of Global Learning hosted two COIL coordinators from Central America, whose visit was funded by the U.S. embassy-sponsored project: "Expanding and Embedding COIL Virtual Exchange at Honduran and Central American Universities – A Regional Partnership Initiative with The United States." Laura Caunter from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) and Laura Saborío Oviedo from the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) in Costa Rica met with faculty from across the University to exchange insights on managing distance education programs and discuss possible areas for collaboration, including how to expand on existing virtual exchange (VE) partnerships. Ms....

Stories from UF’s International Global Gators: Dharmendra Kalauni
04/07/25

Dharmendra Kalauni is a PhD candidate in Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida, specializing in Extension Education. Originally from Nepal, Dharmendra holds an undergraduate degree in agricultural science. His academic interests bridge the gap between social science research and agricultural practices, particularly focusing on policy development and behavior change within agriculture. Dharmendra’s research aims to understand the information needs of agricultural communities and promote sustainable practices that benefit farmers, local economies, and ecosystems. His professional experiences include working as an agriculture extension...

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