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The Global Fellows Program provides an opportunity for early-career UF faculty to kick-start an international research program. A series of workshops and training sessions, along with a seed grant of $5,000, provides fellows an opportunity to lay the groundwork for an international research project.

Congratulations to all the recipients for their awards!

For information on the Global Fellows Program please visit UFIC's website.

Congratulation to all the winners of the 29th Annual International Student Achievement Awards. The awards were established to highlight and honor students who distinguish themselves not only by their exemplary academic achievements but also by a wide range of accomplishments and contributions to UF.

ALEC COURTELIS AWARD

Cynthia Ezeh, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering 
Fiorella Guerrero, College of Public Health and Health Professions 
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Hundreds of foreign language students practiced their English with native speakers at the ELI Conversation Mixer. This was an excellent opportunity for the students to get some extra conversation practice and socialize across cultures.

Senegalese researcher Dr. Alioune Touré has been visiting UF campus this past month.

Dr. Touré is a veterinarian by training. He is currently the Head of Livestock and Technology Sciences Department at the University of Sine-Saloum El Hadji Ibrahima NIASS (USSEIN) in Kaffrine, Senegal. Up until August 2023 he worked with Drs. Nargiza Ludgate, Sarah McKune, Renata Serra, and Sandra Russo on an IDRC funded project titled “Advancing women’s participation in livestock vaccine value chains in Nepal, Senegal, and Uganda.” He was the country coordinator in Senegal supporting the work of UF researchers and students in Kaffrine.

In addition, the purpose of Dr. Touré’s visit is to...