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…

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…