Texas Global ISSS

Texas Global ISSS 🤝 Connecting 9,000+ international students and scholars with vital resources and community support for success at UT Austin.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is committed to providing exemplary services to the international student and scholar community at UT Austin. ISSS supports students and scholars throughout their programs at the University and assists colleges, schools, and units to hire and retain researchers and faculty from around the world. Learn more at https://global.utexas.edu/isss.

Meet Liz Sokol from the ISSS Faculty and Scholar Services team! 👋Since joining Texas Global in 2019, Liz has supported v...
06/23/2026

Meet Liz Sokol from the ISSS Faculty and Scholar Services team! 👋

Since joining Texas Global in 2019, Liz has supported visiting faculty and researchers through advising appointments, emails, orientations, events, and behind-the-scenes coordination.

For Liz, working with international scholars means helping people who bring life-changing research, teaching, and global perspectives to UT Austin. One of the most rewarding parts of her role is hearing about the work scholars are doing across every field, from STEM to the liberal arts.

Swipe to get to know Liz, her favorite campus spot, and her advice for building community in Austin.

International Longhorns, your week is booked. 🤘Join us for upcoming events to ask questions, meet others, and get ready ...
06/20/2026

International Longhorns, your week is booked. 🤘

Join us for upcoming events to ask questions, meet others, and get ready for life at UT Austin.

Explore all our events at https://utx.global/ISSSEvents.

Meet the team behind the support of UT Austin’s international scholars!Faculty and Scholar Services (FSS) helps internat...
06/18/2026

Meet the team behind the support of UT Austin’s international scholars!

Faculty and Scholar Services (FSS) helps international faculty, researchers, and visiting scholars navigate everything from immigration processes and university requirements to building community in Austin.

Learn more about the dedicated team members who work behind the scenes to support the global exchange of knowledge at UT Austin: https://utx.global/4oIWPNi

Meet Mayra Cortez-Cotto from the ISSS Faculty and Scholar Services team! 👋Originally from El Paso, Mayra joined Texas Gl...
06/16/2026

Meet Mayra Cortez-Cotto from the ISSS Faculty and Scholar Services team! 👋

Originally from El Paso, Mayra joined Texas Global in 2018 as a senior scholar advisor and became an assistant director in 2021.

While much of her work happens behind the scenes, Mayra helps support international faculty and researchers whose work strengthens the UT Austin community.

Get to know Mayra, her favorite Austin view, and what she enjoys most about working with international students and scholars.

Make plans with ISSS next week! Cool off at Summer Soda Hour, meet fellow international Longhorns, and get help with you...
06/12/2026

Make plans with ISSS next week! Cool off at Summer Soda Hour, meet fellow international Longhorns, and get help with your myIO New Student Check-In before the semester begins. 🥤

Explore all our events at https://utx.global/ISSSEvents.

The global game is coming to Austin! ⚽🌎Austin FC is hosting free FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties all summer long, sta...
06/09/2026

The global game is coming to Austin! ⚽🌎

Austin FC is hosting free FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties all summer long, starting with opening match celebrations at Auditorium Shores on June 11 and 12.

This is a great way for International Longhorns to celebrate soccer, community, and cultures from around the world right here in Austin.

Learn More: https://global.utexas.edu/events.

Incoming international Longhorns, mark your calendars. ISSS has several opportunities coming up to ask questions, prepar...
06/05/2026

Incoming international Longhorns, mark your calendars. ISSS has several opportunities coming up to ask questions, prepare for your arrival, and connect with the international Longhorn community, including a FIFA World Cup watch party. ⚽

Explore all our events at https://utx.global/ISSSEvents.

Congratulations to our graduating international Longhorns! 🤘 🎓The Graduating International Student Reception celebrated ...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to our graduating international Longhorns! 🤘 🎓

The Graduating International Student Reception celebrated the achievements, friendships, and unforgettable experiences that shaped students’ journeys at UT Austin.

Read more in our blog: https://utx.global/43gd7TP

Meet Tisha Korkuś from the Student Advising Services team! 👋With more than 15 years of experience in international educa...
06/02/2026

Meet Tisha Korkuś from the Student Advising Services team! 👋

With more than 15 years of experience in international education, Tisha supports students through advising appointments and important immigration processes, including CPT, OPT, and I-20 requests.

Her own high school study abroad experience in Argentina helped shape the way she supports international students today—with patience, care, and plenty of appreciation for language and food culture.

Swipe to get to know Tisha, her favorite Austin view, and why she loves working with international students. 🤘

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