Center for Global Engagement at the University of Tennessee

The "University-Embassy Partnership Development: Building Value-Added Connectivity and Impact" event was a huge success! Co-hosted by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, AfricanUnion, Embassy of Rwanda, United States of America , and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, this impactful gathering highlighted how partnerships between higher education institutions and embassies can drive global impact in education, economic development, and cross-cultural collaboration. Special thanks to H.E. Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana, H.E. Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze, Gretchen Neisler, and Prof. Landry Signé for their insights, Dr. Fanta Aw for her welcome remark, Dr. Rachel Rui for moderating, and to all who attended and contributed to meaningful discussions! #GlobalEngagement #HigherEdDiplomacy #ConnectingCommunities 🌍  

At Rocky Top, we know that our faculty are doing really fantastic, transformative work! Here is an infographic developed by our Faculty Senate to share this greatness more publicly. You know what we love at the Center for Global Engagement at the University of Tennessee…we are #1 in the SEC for International Partnerships from 2019-2023!! Thanks to all of our faculty engaging globally for allowing CGE to support your creativity, boldness and adventure! We look forward to collaborating with you on your new ideas!! It takes a Volunteer!

Faculty, are you interested in developing an abroad program but aren't sure where to start. Join us on November 7 at the International House Community Room for an afternoon of refreshments and information. Register at https://lnkd.in/e2NDSdnT Noon - 1 p.m. | Panel Discussion 1 - 3:30 p.m. | Table Topics Topics Include Where do I begin with developing a study abroad program? Working with providers Budgeting and finances for a study abroad program Marketing, recruiting, and retaining student participants Maximizing the relationship between academics and location Healthy and safety on programs abroad

We're excited to highlight Lettie Jo Watson, UT Department of Animal Science undergrad, and her experience #GrowingGlobal at Herbert College of Agriculture. This past summer Lettie Jo participated in the Small Animal Veterinary Experience (SAVE) study abroad program in Belize. She gained valuable confidence through this program that will serve her well on her path to becoming a veterinarian. To read more about the SAVE program and her experience studying abroad, follow the link below! 🐶🐱 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5P5HsMU #StudyAbroadStories | UT Institute of Agriculture | UTCVM- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine | Center for Global Engagement at the University of Tennessee

The Fulbright US Student grant applications for 2025-2026 were submitted yesterday: 45 UTK students and alumni applied to conduct research, teach, or pursue graduate study abroad. Today is always a day of (a little) exhaustion and (a lot) of hope. Fingers crossed for our hopefuls.

The Center for Global Engagement is pleased to invite you to the NAFSA EDC Fall symposium, “University-Embassy Partnership Development: Building Value-Added Connectivity and Impact,” co-hosted by the Rwanda Embassy, the African Union, NAFSA Embassy Dialogue Committee, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Date: October 23, 2024 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Panel) | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Reception) Location: African Union Representational Mission to the United States, 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 Join us for an engaging panel discussion focused on the lasting impact that partnerships between higher education institutions and embassies can have on global communities. The panel will explore key areas such as education, economic development, and fostering connections across geographic and cultural boundaries. Featured panelists: • Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana, Republic of Rwanda • Dr. Gretchen Neisler, Vice Provost for International Affairs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT) • A Representative from the African Union Mission in the US • Dr. Rachel Rui, Director of Global Research, Innovation, and Partnerships, UT (moderator) The event will conclude with a networking reception. We hope you will join us for this impactful conversation and opportunity to build connections. Space is limited, please follow this link to register by October 18th: https://lnkd.in/enkbUgKQ

I love this event! The program leaders are excited to share their amazing learning opportunities and our students are excited, they are not sure why, but they know what they learn will be amazing! Despite the nonstop rain today, this was a great event! To the PAO and Comms team - you knocked it out of the park! Thank you for your passion, creativity and commitment!

So happy to be part of this wonderful partnership!

The Center For Global Engagement (CGE) is spearheading an effort to create a unified vision and strategy regarding global engagement for University of Tennessee, Knoxville. To accomplish this goal, the Office of the Provost and CGE created the UT Global Strategy Commission, which includes various stakeholders from all 14 colleges across UT’s campus. The commission officially launched on August 27, 2024. https://lnkd.in/epGvnefk

🌍 Programs Abroad at Center for Global Engagement at the University of Tennessee is hiring for a senior coordinator. 🌏 This position is a great opportunity to expand in areas of leadership and strategy, interpersonal communication, and education abroad/international education knowledge and skills. Come work with us as we seek to create impact, serve students, encourage growth, seek humanity and build community!