Welcome to the Smith International Center! We exist to advance the international engagement of the UT Institute of Agriculture by empowering faculty, staff and students to think and act globally in pursuit of sustainable solutions to our world’s agricultural, food, and natural resource challenges. We achieve this mission in a variety of ways, including:
- Building interdisciplinary faculty programs focused on cutting-edge science and technology
- Developing academic programs in international agriculture and natural resources
- Strengthening international partnerships and networks
- Highlighting the importance of global engagement to our communities in Tennessee and around the world