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Jackson Howard Presents Mobility and Career Opportunities for UF Faculty and Postdocs Through EURAXESS North America

10/07/24

With 43 European countries and 9 worldwide hubs, EURAXESS is the largest pan-European initiative to foster researchers’ mobility and career development. EURAXESS strengthens scientific collaboration between Europe and the global community, opening doors to endless possibilities for researchers worldwide.

Jackson Howard is the Regional Coordinator for EURAXESS North America, responsible for Canada and the United States. His main role is to inform the community of researchers of all scientific domains and nationalities based in North America about the career opportunities that the European Research Area (ERA) offers, including European, national, and regional funding opportunities...

Congratulations Professor Andrew Ogram for receiving a prestigious Fulbright Award for the 2024/2025 term

Professor Andrew Ogram

Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS)
College of...

Kudos SAS on Another Successful Study Abroad Fair

09/30/24

The Reitz North Lawn was abuzz with students, faculty, and staff alike at our latest Study Abroad Fair! Approximately 70 different departments, programs, and outside providers participated in the Fair, all with a shared goal of highlighting the many study abroad options and resources available to UF students. Those tabling included the Colleges of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Business, and Health & Human Performance, among others! UFIC looks forward to hosting our next Study Abroad Fair next year.

UFIC’s Campus Roadshows Shows Great Success Creating a Globally Connected and Culturally Diverse Campus Community!

09/30/24

Dozens of participants from more than 5 different colleges have taken advantage of this helpful resource that provides a platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing on internationalization topics and global efforts at UF.

Click here to book your tour today!

On the Front Lines of Chagas Disease: UF Medical Student Tackles a Silent Killer Across Two Continents

09/30/24

Source: Doctor Gator - College of Medicine News

By Kaitlyn Shehorn, Danielle Ivanov

Growing up in the small, coastal town of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, first-year University of Florida College of Medicine student Rodrigo Alcala-Arana was surrounded by kind neighbors, delicious fried fish, and lots of dancing.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors, learning to spearfish and playing on his family’s farm, where el chipo – a triatomine insect often referred to as a “kissing bug” in English – was common.

But the vibrant city was also home to a deadly and neglected tropical...

Get to Know Us! - Candice DeBose-Tyson

09/23/24

Candice DeBose-Tyson is one of the talented team of F-1 International Student Advisors working at UFIC in our International Student Services (ISS) department. Candice is a born and raised Gainesville resident who has been helping our F-1 Student population since Summer 2006. 

“Born a Gator”, as Candice self-describes, she attended Eastside High School. Candice started off her college career, by earning an AA at Santa Fe College. Later, she attended St. Leo University and earned her BA in Business Administration, with a Minor in Human Resources.  She went on to earn her Master’s from St. Leo in 2008, “I was able to earn my MBA while working here at the International Center.” ...

Consul General of Brazil in Orlando Visits UF

09/23/24

UF was pleased to host João Lucas Quental N. De Almeida, Consul General of Brazil in Orlando. This visit strengthens university connections and business with Brazil. Consul João Lucas Quental N. De Almeida met with various departments such as the Center for Latin American Studies, the College of Engineering, and the UF International Center.

The Brazil Consulate in Orlando was recently opened, and all organizations are excited about building connections between the two regions.

Drs. Pasha Antonenko and Andrea Ramirez Salgado Awarded 100,000 Strong in the Americas Grant

09/23/24

Building on a collaboration initiated through a joint virtual exchange project, Drs. Pasha Antonenko and Andrea Ramirez Salgado from UF and Dr. Nadia Rosero from Universidad ICESI in Colombia have now been awarded funding from 100,000 Strong in the Americas to further engage their students and other faculty in exploring applications of artificial intelligence to strengthen the chili value chain. The project will include a new virtual exchange project, a physical mobility opportunity for 3 ICESI students to take a course on AI at UF, and training for ICESI faculty on developing a curriculum for a course on AI.

The 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund is supported by the U...

UF Announces the Names of 2024/2025 U.S. Fulbright Scholars and Fulbright International Education Administrators Awardees

The University of Florida is pleased to announce that 12 scholars and staff received a prestigious Fulbright Award for the 2024/2025 term.

Congratulations to the following faculty members and staff!

U.S. Fulbright Scholars Awardees:

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UFIC’s Paloma Rodriguez’s Article Published by NAFSA

09/23/24

Congrats to Paloma Rodriguez for raising the visibility of the University of Florida and UFIC and for pioneering COIL for Staff at UF!

Not only her most recent article was published by NAFSA but Dr. Fanta Aw, NAFSA’s CEO posted about the importance of what are “village” is doing.

Thanks, Paloma for pinning UFIC on the world map of international education!

Developing Professionals to Meet the Needs of the Global Campus Through Virtual Exchange for Staff

Source: NAFSA

By Paloma Rodriguez...

International Center University of Florida

Developing Professionals to Meet the Needs of the Global Campus Through Virtual Exchange for Staff

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