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Texas Tech Alumnus Leads Diplomacy Efforts Surrounding 2024 Olympic Games

Lucy Greenburg

July 19, 2024

Michael Turner

Michael Turner’s path wasn’t a straight line, but with the inspiration of a few good professors and a study abroad opportunity, his mission became clear.

Michael Turner enrolled at Texas Tech University as a journalism major. A few semesters later, he transferred to theatre arts. He then found a love for travel through study abroad and tied his interests together with history. 

Today, he is the counselor for cultural affairs at the U.S. Embassy in France. 

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