Student Adventures Abroad: Morganne Percevault
The decision to study abroad often stems from a desire for growth, understanding, and adventure. For Morganne Percevault, one of the three recipients of the prestigious Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Study Abroad Scholarship, it was all of this and more. With a lifelong curiosity about cultural differences and a passion for international business, Morganne chose France as her destination – a choice deeply rooted in her heritage, personal interests, and professional aspirations. “I’ve always been fascinated by living abroad,” Morganne shared. “I’m driven by a desire to understand people who are different from me.” Living in France was not her
Finding Our Global Roots – A Recap of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Visit
On January 21, the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville welcomed renowned scholar, author, and filmmaker Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to the Lazzara Performance Hall at the University of North Florida for a captivating Presidential Global Issues Evening presentation. Dr. Gates, celebrated for his groundbreaking work in genealogy and African American history, took the audience on a journey through the power of ancestry and DNA research, drawing from his acclaimed PBS series, Finding Your Roots. Through compelling storytelling and video clips from his immensely popular show, he illuminated the ways in which our personal histories are deeply intertwined—across race, geography,