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Officials from the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Visit Texas
On January 14, the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) hosted a week-long delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education.
PMU in Texas: TIEC Hosts 44 Saudi Arabian Students in New Study Abroad Partnership
The Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (PMU) in Saudi Arabia sent its first cohort of students to the newly-launched “PMU in Texas” study abroad program at the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC).
TIEC Takes On Youth Entrepreneurship in Panama
The Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Embassy in Panama to conduct a two-week intensive entrepreneurship program for youth ages 16-21 in the province of Colon, Panama.
Fostering a Globally Competent Community: #WhyTIEC feature on Dr. Sukant Misra of Texas Tech University
At Texas Tech University, an active event calendar and more than 40 international student organization help non-U.S. students adjust to life in West Texas while making connections on campus and in the Lubbock community.
TIEC to Offer Intensive English and Conference Tickets During Austin SXSW EDU Festival
The Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) is offering a special program for Austin’s 2019 South By Southwest Education conference (SXSW EDU).
TIEC Joins Forces with Other International Organizations in Austin for Networking Event
In an effort to foster a connection with the greater international community in Austin, the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) is coming together to host a networking happy hour to get to know each other and celebrate international efforts.
TIEC Adds New Senior Director of Global Learning to Its Growing Team
The Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) has hired its new Senior Director of Global Learning, Dr. Heather Farmakis. Dr. Farmakis started in late August and will help lead online initiatives and Intensive English projects for the organization.
TIEC’s Texas Intensive English Program Shifts from IEP to Pathway
TIEC’s Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) has long issued high-quality English language instruction to students around the world.
Learning to Change Myself: #WHYTIEC Spotlight on Dennis Hart, PhD, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dennis Hart, PhD, Associate Vice President of Global Engagement, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
TIEP Hosts 61 Japanese Students for 19th Annual Study Abroad Program
TIEC’s Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) welcomed its 19th group of students from Mishima Senior High School in Mishima, Japan to Austin for a three-week intensive English and cultural immersion program.
Setting Sail in the Name of Peace and Education: TIEP Instructor Abbey Maedgen Speaks About Her Summer Spent on the “Peace Boat”
While most Austin residents spent their summers down by the lake or seeking air conditioning wherever possible, Abbey Maedgen, an English instructor at TIEC’s Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) traveled around the world—quite literally—to teach children in need.
TIEC Submits Panel Picker for 2019 SXSW EDU Conference
The Texas International Education Consortium has submitted a panel proposal for the 2019 SXSW Education Conference and we need your vote!