By Lily Rutherford Several students shared their unique perspectives on their time abroad at the beginning of this year. Spanning Greece, Italy, Costa Rica, and Cambodia, they had much to…
Vol Field Notes: Students Highlight Study Abroad in Greece
Study Abroad Stories – Ellen Black
By Lily Rutherford Along with the 23 other students in her program, Ellen Black took the opportunity to further her studies internationally while exploring Greece. Black is a junior studying…
Study Abroad Stories – Keeley Fitzgerald
By Lily Rutherford Keeley Fitzgerald is a freshman studying environmental and soil science. She took part in the First Year Study Abroad Program to Costa Rica, with the From Summit…
Small Animal Veterinary Experience in Belize – Anna Richards
By Lily Rutherford “The preservation of wildlife is not only essential for maintaining Belize’s natural beauty, but also for ensuring a future where animals and humans coexist in harmony.” As…
Combatting Hunger at ECHO With Gracie Carter
By Lily Rutherford The Smith Center values supporting organizations with similar goals to our own, seeking to uplift missions tied to international sustainable agriculture. One organization that reinforces this value…
Sindhu Jagadamma’s Impact on STEM and the UTIA Community
By Lily Rutherford In November 2025, Sindhu Jagadamma received the Women in Science National Mentoring Award at the Crop, Agronomic, Environmental and Soil Sciences (CANVAS) Conference in Salt Lake City,…
2025 UTIA International Showcase Highlights
By Kristen Graas The Smith Center is pleased to announce that this year’s UTIA International Showcase surpassed all expectations. The Volunteer community’s support for international agriculture was felt through the constant stream of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends…
Study Abroad Stories: Glorious Gardens – Lamara Stuart
By Lily Rutherford Bringing UT students together through the exploration of England and Scotland, this program provided insight into how the glorious gardens of these countries are connected to plant…
Study Abroad Stories: Croatia – Kristen Graas
By Lily Rutherford Exploring Croatia through the lens of study abroad provided students with a once in a lifetime educational experience. The Digital Agriculture in Croatia program took place during…
Study Abroad Stories: Costa Rica Edition – Nora Mooney
By Lily Rutherford Programs like this one also inspire curiosity and drive within students who continue to come back to study abroad experiences and international exposure. A plant sciences major…