International Education Week

Marta L. Wayne, Dean and Associate Provost, International Center

Join us for International Education Week (IEW), November 17-21, 2025

The UF International Center invites Gator students, faculty, staff, and alumni to “Enter Your Global Future!”— a call to explore, connect, and lead in our increasingly interconnected world.

At the University of Florida, we celebrate this week as an affirmation of our ongoing commitment to international learning and engagement. A world-class university must be fully involved with the global community. Through education, research, and cultural exchange, UF continues to strengthen the ties that make our campus a vibrant part of that community.

As global challenges evolve, so do we. This week serves as a reminder to us to redouble our efforts in fostering new ideas and collaborations that reach across borders and disciplines. From innovations in health and sustainability to supply chains and intercultural collaboration, the UF community is helping to shape a more connected and compassionate world.

International Education Week celebrates advancing knowledge, discovery, and dialogue that define what it means to enter—and thrive in—our global future.

UFIC warmly invites participation from all campus communities, including local organizations. Whether by hosting events within your departments or sharing your international achievements, we encourage you to engage with IEW in ways that best suit your schedule.

Preliminary schedule of UFIC events:

Monday 11/17, 10 AM -2 PM | Kick-off & Global Programs Tabling and Culture Showcase, Location: Reitz Union
5 PM | International Educator of the Year and the Global Learning Excellence (GLE) Awards, Location: Keene Faculty Center

Wed. 11/19, Noon           Fulbright Luncheon, location TBD

Thurs. 11/20, Noon         Innovations in International Education: A Speaker Series
Guest: Meg Ramey, Exec. Dir. of WorldKind
Location: UFIC

Note: The International Students Achievement Awards ceremony will not take place during IEW this year. The next award cycle will be held in Spring 2026.                 

If you have any questions or need assistance promoting your IEW events, please reach out to Mabel Cardec at mcardec@ufic.ufl.edu or 352-273-1515. You can also explore a full list of activities hosted by the UF International Center and many IEW collaborating colleges and departments by visiting our IEW webpage.