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Mya Green is working for the Miami Heat 🏀🔥 while earning her online M.S. in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, embodying the capability and triumph of HHP students!

With our online M.S. program, Green has flexibility in her schedule so that her career momentum does not have to be sacrificed for academic success🌟. She applies her education to her role as an event service coordinator in real-time, helping her manage special events during Miami Heat games and A-list concert schedules.

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📣 Calling all Bostonians! Did you hear Rachel JC Fu, Ph.D., the chair and professor in the UF Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, on NightSide with Dan Rea (WBZ Newsradio)!? On a recent episode, Fu and Rea shared some of their favorite viral discoveries from international visitors who have traveled to the U.S. 🇺🇸 for the World Cup ⚽🏟️!

🎙️ Listen here: https://ow.ly/i0Mm50ZfeeH

Everyday America - NightSide With Dan Rea | iHeart What Americans consider ordinary and routine can seem surprisingly fascinating to international visitors. Everyday conveniences we often take for granted—such as ice makers and sprawling supermarkets—can be eye-opening for many travelers. World Cup visitors are going viral for their t...

🎉Congratulations are in order for our exceptional faculty members who were promoted this summer! Their dedication and hard work has made a lasting impact on the HHP community and is deeply valued by our college🧡💙.

These individuals have helped shape the future of HHP with the years of excellence and outstanding contributions they brought to our academic community. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and your continued leadership within HHP, Go Gators! 🐊

International visitors are creating the new viral moment of the FIFA World Cup⚽🏆, and Rachel J.C. Fu, Ph.D., the chair and professor of the UF Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, recently interviewed with ABC News to share her expertise on the travel research that explains this excitement🌟.

From giant supermarkets and oversized portion sizes to unlimited refills and friendly customer service, parts of American culture taken for granted are being posted to social media by World Cup visitors of all cultures🌎.

Fu offers an explanation for the focus on such small cultural details and ends with a moving recognition of how this viral trend demonstrates the human connection and cultural exchange that is at the center of these international experiences🤝.

📰Read the full ABC News article: https://ow.ly/3sqc50ZcNRI

World Cup visitors are going viral for their reactions to everyday American life Across TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms, FIFA fans from around the world are sharing their reactions to uniquely American experiences

Leadership is being redefined in real time as AI ✨, constant disruption 🌏 and competitive entrepreneurship 🚀 shape today’s professional environment.

In her new blog post, Rachel J.C. Fu, Ph.D., the chair and professor of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, highlights the untapped potential of university students — who are essential leaders in today’s era of rapid change.

No longer knowledge-keepers but engines of innovation, students contain new perspectives and see opportunities that bring the future into the present.

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A Call to Visionary Leadership in an Age of Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, and Accelerating Change — Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute Dr. Rachel J.C. Fu , Chair and Professor of Dept. of Tourism, Hospitality and Event | Director of the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute at the University of Florida   “The defining question for higher education is no longer: ‘How do we prepare students for tomorrow?’ It is: ‘How d

⚽☀️As extreme heat pushes FIFA World Cup 🏆 players to their limits, UF researcher Orlando Laitano, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, is working with Brazil’s national team to stay hydrated through the science of sweat.

Down to the sip, individualized formulas developed by studying sweat composition help restore the unique combination of fluids and electrolytes that differ across players.

As teams begin to give their all in the World Cup, HHP researchers are working hard to make a lasting impact on health and performance through real-world contributions like this.💪

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Confederação Brasileira de Futebol UF Research

The science of sweat: How a UF researcher is helping Brazil prepare for the heat of the World Cup A UF scientist is using the science of sweat to help athletes perform, recover and stay healthy in extreme heat.

Not all careers follow the same path… and that’s kind of the point. ✈️

From hotels and events to tourism strategy and global guest experiences, a master’s in Online Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management can take you way beyond what most people expect.

And with the industry projected to add nearly 2 million jobs in the U.S. by 2031, it’s not slowing down anytime soon! If you’ve ever wondered what you can actually do with a master’s in this field, checking out UF THEM's blog is a good place to start: https://bit.ly/4srvn6N

💜 In honor of June being , we are spreading information to stand together with the individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias 💜

🧑‍🔬🧠 David Vaillancourt, Ph.D., a distinguished professor and the Orchid Endowed Chair for the UF Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, and his colleagues at UF BME & UF College of the Arts leveraged AI ✨ to create a new tool that helps doctors distinguish between brain scans of Alzheimer’s disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Their work makes diagnosis between the two commonly confused conditions more accurate, allowing for appropriate treatments to begin sooner.

This innovation underscores UF’s commitment to developing research and breakthroughs that improve lives and health care.

🔗Read more about this powerful new technology here: https://ow.ly/hIf850Z7f4f

Alzheimer's Association

As dementia cases rise, UF researchers develop a breakthrough AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060.

🐊 Do you remember the exact moment UF started to feel like home? Maybe it was your first walk past Century Tower or a late-night study session in the library that turned into a lifelong friendship. These are the moments that stay with us long after graduation.

This June 25-27, we’re heading back to the place where it all began for the inaugural Alumni Weekend: Swamp Sweet Home. Reconnect with the memories, the landmarks and the moments that shaped you. 🧡💙

Make sure you join us for this special weekend and attend the College of Health and Human Performance session on Fri., June 26, from 11 AM to noon.

🔗 Register by June 12: https://ow.ly/Clsq50Z6ktX