b'FROM THE DEANDear members of the UF community, With changes happening around the world and nationally, it is more important than ever that we continue to foster a culture of global understanding and collaboration.Our mission to forge new paths in international education and engagement, to facilitate global collaboration through transformative international experiences and support services, and to further cross-cultural understanding remains as relevant and important as ever. I am proud to report that the UF International Center has continued to make significant strides in advancing our global engagement efforts. From coordinating campus-wide internationalization to providing expert guidance on immigration compliance and cultural adjustment for our international students and scholars, we have remained committed to our vision of creating a community of global citizens who contribute to a positive and sustainable future. the 2024 APLU International Impact Award for Global Teaching & Learning; ranking 6th nationally in the 2024 Our education abroad programs have continued toStudy Abroad Participation; 2nd in both the 2024 and thrive, with about 3,000 students participating in2025 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions; and 3rd in immersive learning experiences across more than 502025 for Peace Corps top volunteer-producing schools. destinations. Our faculty have led programs in over 120Im also honored to have been selected by the Association countries, mentoring and teaching students in a uniquelyof International Education Administrators (AIEA) as a high-engagement context. I am so proud of our students2024-2025 Presidential Fellow.and faculty who are leading the way in international engagement, with more students from UF travelingAs we look ahead, we are committed to elevating our abroad than ever before. ability to make international experiences accessible to even more aspiring Global Gators. We plan to engage Our virtual exchange programs have also enabledwith our international students and study abroad over 3,600 students to participate in internationalalumni, and we are eager to coordinate with the Capital collaborations with peers abroad without theCampaign and work with UF Advancement to elevate our requirement for mobility. Similary, UF staff haveefforts and broaden access to international experiences benefited from collaborative online internationalfor all our students. I am confident that together, we will learning opportunities to gain global perspectivescontinue to make the University of Florida a leader in and engage in professional interactions, sharing bestglobal education.practices and building relationships across borders .Sincerely,Our national recognition serves as a testament to the excellence of our global engagement efforts. We have received numerous awards and accolades, includingMarta L. WayneDean of the International Center and Associate Provost2 |Global Engagement Report 2025'