The 30th Annual International Student Achievement Awards recognized the outstanding contributions of our international student community. The event started with an opening and welcome by Dr. Marta L. Wayne, the Dean of the International Center and Associate Provost, and a keynote by Elias G. Eldayrie, Vice President & Chief Information Officer for the University of Florida. This year, the awards honored an extensive range of international students for their outstanding contributions to research, academics, and service to the community. Amongst this group, we are especially proud to spotlight students with active connections to the Center for African Studies.
The awards recognized a wide array of international students for their exceptional achievements in research, academics, and service to the community. Among this distinguished group, we are especially proud to highlight students with active connections to the UF Center for African Studies.
Alec Courtelis Awards for Outstanding Students award honors exceptional Ph.D. candidates who have demonstrated remarkable research contributions, academic excellence, and a commitment to the UF community. This year’s honorees included:
Daniel Acosta, Public Health and Health Professions, Colombia
Aicha Ndiaye, College of Pharmacy, Ivory Coast
Outstanding Master’s and Professional International Student Awards These awards recognize master’s and professional students for their outstanding academic and professional achievements, as well as their broader impact on the community.
This year’s recipient included: Mirian Molina De Cruz, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Honduras
Certificates of Outstanding Merit These certificates recognize students across various colleges for their contributions. This year’s highlighted recipients include:
Master of Sustainable Development Practice Students: Rosemary Maro, Estefany Guecha Sanchez, Salvador Cuadros Cerpa, Danielle March, Jennifer Quartey, Veronica Manguinho De Souza
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Joshua Benjamin
College of Journalism & Communications: Samuel Arowosafe
College of Nursing: Jerry Armah & Rachael Ajiboye
College of the Arts: Samuel Aye-Gboyin
Center for Latin American Studies: Ana Ramirez
As we continue to push towards new directions, the Center for African Studies remains dedicated to highlighting African research and supporting UF students, both for aboard and here on campus. We strive to provide the resources and community that international students need to thrive, encouraging them to push forward in their research and address the challenges facing Africa today. Together, we celebrate their achievements and look forward to a future filled with innovation and global collaboration.
