April 2026
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Lawson Marks 40 Years of Global Engagement
David Lawson, Senior Exchange Coordinator for International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, celebrated 40 years as a staff member of the Division of Global Engagement (UT Global) in January. Lawson joined the Division as a F1 Student Advisor in 1986. At that time, there were two advisors working with all F1 students. Today, due to the growth of the international student population, there are six people…
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University of Tennessee Hosts International Science Diplomacy Delegation, Strengthening Global Research Partnerships
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2026) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomed an international delegation of science counselors and attachés from across Europe in late March, advancing its role as a global hub for research collaboration and science diplomacy. Hosted by the office of Global Research, Innovation, & Partnerships (GRIP) at the Division of Global Engagement…
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Fulbright Visiting Scholar Researches Tropical Diseases
Kenya-native Ryan Awori, PhD, joined UT’s Department of Microbiology in February as a Fulbright visiting scholar to research the modification of viruses that cure Malaria-like diseases, which are moving farther from the equator and becoming dangerous in new locations, such as Tennessee. Originally from Nairobi, this will be his first long-term stay in the United States. Awori has been working in…
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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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ISSS Office Hosts State Department Visitors
On March 25, 2026, Mr. William Vittetoe, Director of International Student and Scholar Services, and Ms. Elizabeth Clevenger, Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services, met with Victoria Roberts, Chief of Staff, and Rebeca Pasini, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs…