partnerships
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First 2+2 Cohort Set to Graduate
Among the spring graduates for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a group of four that will walk away with degrees from two universities. Tianyi Chen, Shiyi Du, Weiqi Li, and Yuchen Yang are wrapping up their undergraduate degree from Tombras School of Advertising & Public Relations in the College of Communication and Information (CCI) after starting their academic careers at Liaoning University (LNU) in Shenyang, China. The students’ journey…
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Kobe Students Learn English, Gain Experience at UT
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, recently welcomed a group of visiting students from Kobe University in Japan, offering them an opportunity to immerse themselves in American campus life while strengthening their English skills through programming at the English Language Institute (ELI). Students Kokoro Mitani, Ayana Inatani, and Yuka Inuitani spent their time exploring UT’s campus, engaging with students, and experiencing…
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Center for Sport, Peace & Society launches “Women in Sport” diplomacy initiative
By Carolyn R. Spellings, PhDCenter for Sport, Peace, & Society The University of Tennessee Center for Sport, Peace & Society (CSPS), founded in 2012, uses the powerful equation of sport and education to work towards a more equitable, peaceful, inclusive world, from Knoxville and Kiev to Kyoto and Kansas City. Inspired by legendary Lady Vols…
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ELI Hosts Argentinian Students for Intensive English Camp
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomed four Argentinian high schoolers to campus this summer where as part of the English Language Institute’s (ELI) English Experience Camp (EEC). Students attended three hours of classes each day during the camp and participated in activities on and off campus that included a trip to the Smoky Mountains, Nashville,…
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CGE, DAE Launch Community Leaders Program in Rwanda
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s, Center for Global Engagement and Division of Access and Engagement embarked on a trip to Rwanda with a cohort of six UT staff, four faculty, and six community members for a pilot of the UT Community Leaders Program. With a goal of connecting Knoxville to the world, the program highlighted…