Immersed in Study Abroad
In the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Skylynn Pastorello got an up-close view of insects not found in Tennessee, such as a large wasp that preys on tarantulas and bullet ants, named for the extremely strong sting they deliver.
From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia
For Peace Corps volunteers like Alex Cleveland, readjusting to life in your "home" country is usually difficult. Moving back in the middle of a global pandemic amplifies that experience.
Out of the Ashes
Aubrey Toldi had a unique experience of the COVID-19 pandemic – having witnessed the initial responses in two of the most impacted countries and cultures.
Leaving for Texas: Fulbright Fellow Returns to U.S
UT alum Connor Mitchell tells about his abrupt return to the U.S. from Spain during the coronavirus pandemic.
A Catalyst for Hope
The Center for Sport, Peace, and Society brings hope, peace and inclusion to girls in war-torn countries through sports.
Becoming the Fixer
Thailand’s Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong and his adviser are both guided by their education at UT.
Local Favorites with Alumni
We asked alumni to help us choose restaurants to visit in each city.
First Trip to Cuba through Orange Lenses
Once a forbidden fruit to American travelers, Cuba poured out its sweet beauty and its tart past for the first time to me and 26 other Tennessee Travelers.
Asian Exec
Troy Hodges (Knoxville ’90) tells the Tennessee Alumnus about living in Manila and managing sales in Asia and Australia for the textile manufacturing company Beaulieu Commercial LLC.
Traveling in UT Style
Janie Bragg and Sally Shelton of McMinnville, Tennessee, see the world through orange-colored glasses.
Comfortable with College
Jayanni Webster wasn’t sure about attending UT Knoxville. Now she’s a world traveler.
Study Abroad Provides a World of Opportunities
UT Knoxville students broaden their worldview and burnish their resumes with international experiences
Hoop Dreams in Iraq
Iraqi girls attend Pat Summitt basketball camp with the help of UT grad students.
Long Live QE2
“We sailed into Dubai in the afternoon on November 26,” Stew Bystrzycki (Knoxville ’04) said. “The sail in was amazing."
Sport 4 Peace
Sport 4 Peace, an organization founded by Sarah Hillyer and Ashleigh Huffman, empowers women in countries where they often face great obstacles.
Ishmael Beah, UT Yearbooks, Olympic Medalists, and Other News
Ishmael Beah, UT Yearbooks, Olympic Medalists, and other news in this installment of UTopics.
Alaska at 50: Still Foreign to Many Down South
Knoxville native John d'Armand (Knoxville '58), who has spent much of his life in Alaska, reflects on territorial days.
Warhol, STEM Growth, and Haslam Scholars
The Campaign for Tennessee, a new Warhol exhibit, a look at the Haslam Scholars, and more in the latest installment of UTopics.
