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Indigenous scientist seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledge
Doctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.
April 2, 2026Scholars
ϳԹ cybersecurity, computing study abroad programs are growing
Student participation has increased 36% year-over-year from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 year. And now a new program in Barranquilla, Colombia and hosted at the Universidad del Norte, is slated for the summer semester in 2026 and will focus on computer science and information security.
October 30, 2025Students
ϳԹ leadership strengthens 32-year partnership with UniNorte during visit to Colombia
Recently, Universidad del Norte celebrated the 28th edition of Cátedra Europa (Global Forum), the most important academic and cultural event in the Colombian Caribbean and a key international networking event for universities in Colombia. ϳԹ proudly joined its partner in a vibrant celebration, where a delegation led by Provost Dr. Prasant Mohapatra came together to strengthen and advance their growing partnership.
October 23, 2025Events, Global Networks
From Colombia to ϳԹ to Apple: One Student's Journey
A master’s student in computer science at the ϳԹ, Maria Zapata is spending the summer in Texas, interning with Apple as a full-stack developer focused on artificial intelligence.
June 13, 2025Global Networks, Students
ϳԹ Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in Colombia
Elimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the ϳԹ Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a ϳԹ Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.
May 23, 2025Faculty & Staff, Global Networks
ϳԹ Nursing students gain global health experience over spring break
While many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, ϳԹ Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.
March 27, 2025Students
ϳԹ International Business Forum explores the promise and peril of AI
Leading strategists in technology, trade, and key industries gathered at the 2nd Annual ϳԹ International Business Forum on March 13 to contemplate how artificial intelligence will shape the future. Read more about their discussions.
March 19, 2025Events
CEO named ‘Most Influential’ in AI speaks to ϳԹ Executive MBA class
Sandra Rivera, CEO of Altera Corporation, headlined the March 7 EMBA Distinguished Speaker Series event hosted by the ϳԹ Muma College of Business. Read about her accomplishments and the event.
March 13, 2025Events
Living a dream: Recent ϳԹ alum Nicolas Castillo recalls how his time at ϳԹ has prepared him for a career in finance
Recent ϳԹ graduate Nicolas Castillo Rodriguez plans to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst designation while pursuing a degree in Finance. Learn how his move from Colombia to ϳԹ allows him to make his dreams a reality.
February 18, 2025Alumni
ϳԹ World welcomes Universidad del Norte students a day after Barranquilla, Colombia Day in Tampa
Tampa, Florida, celebrates Sister City Relationship with Barranquilla, Colombia. In recognition of this bond, Tampa's Mayor officially proclaimed August 23 as "Barranquilla, Colombia Day.”Read about the ceremony and the significance of this event.
August 29, 2024Events, Global Networks, Students
ϳԹ nursing students get clinical experience in Barranquilla, Colombia
ϳԹ nursing students traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia to participate in a 10-day clinical program with ϳԹ’s partner of more than 30 years, Universidad del Norte. Read what they had to say.
June 27, 2024Global Networks, Students
ϳԹ alum Hernan Herrera finds the world is his classroom
Graduating from ϳԹ as an international student from Colombia, Hernan Herrera fondly recalls his time at ϳԹ in the Muma College of Business as well as his time abroad in Sweden. Read more about how these experiences led to his current entrepreneurial reality.
June 24, 2024Alumni, Global Networks