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,…
Leaving a Legacy Through Small Actions and Global Vision
By Carolina Naar and Mary Shelley-Snell Carolina Naar (Ph.D. Food Science and Technology ‘07), who earned her doctorate in food science from the Herbert College of Agriculture, emphasizes the value of small acts when thinking about how you can…
2025 – A Year of Firsts, Adventures, and Successes
By Lily Rutherford The Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture has seen an incredibly successful 2025. From a groundbreaking program launch to new experiences in over five countries across the…
Big Orange Give Through Study Abroad Stories: Brazil – Skylynn Pastorello
By Lily Rutherford Studying abroad provides students with the opportunity for intellectual and professional growth by exposing them to knowledge, concepts, and experiences that reflect different cultural contexts, specifically within…
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…