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Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC)
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Since 1985, we've been committed to creating lasting partnerships between Texas higher education and counterparts around the world.
#TIEC40
Intros and discussions can be inspiring – sometimes, the ideas that spawn are the beginning & end of the connection. But already the value of this program has far exceeded just inspiration. Agreements are initiated, and plans are underway for upcoming visits and longer-term joint programs. #TIEC40
October 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The truly invaluable gifts of a delegation visit: gaining understanding and connections. Our 2 days with @tamu.bsky.social during the UAE delegation visit were incredibly fruitful — they came away energized with ideas and relationships to utilize back at home!
October 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
TIEC is excited to announce that we’re welcoming applications for our Director of Business Development and Innovation! You can read more about the role and how to apply at https://www.tiec.org/job-postings/director-of-business-development-and-innovation

#TexasBasedGloballyEngaged #higheredjobs
September 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our UAE delegation exchange is designed to strengthen linkages between HEIs in the UAE and Texas, and over the last couple of days, @uh.edu has provided excellent examples of how schools can remain industry informed, student centered, and workforce ready.
September 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute recently celebrated their first-ever Alumni Appreciation Day—celebrating the impact of #VirtualExchange leaders, changemakers, and collaborators who continue to make a difference well beyond the program. We’re proud to honor their contributions! #TIEC40
September 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
How does collaboration help achieve world-class status in research, instruction, and educational innovation? A UAE delegation from the University Leadership Council is visiting TIEC members UH and TAMU to explore that topic and much more. We celebrated their arrival at the NASA Space Center Houston!
September 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The 3rd annual TIEF awardees are out! TIEF grants are awarded to our members in support of their internationalization goals, and we're so grateful to be able to offer them. Winners, congrats & best wishes on the implementation of your initiatives! Read more at https://loom.ly/RjSo8pw

#TIEC40 #TIEF
September 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The Fulbright-KAUST Graduate Award is an amazing opportunity for awardees to pursue global competency and advance education diplomacy. Congrats to KAUST on the partnership & to @utaustin.bsky.social on one of the inaugural recipients! https://loom.ly/xUBGVnU
September 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It’s the first-ever TIEC Day in Austin! A big thank you to Mayor Kirk Watson for officially declaring Sept 5 as Texas International Education Consortium Day, recognizing four decades of our work to advance international education in Texas and around the world.

#TIEC40 #TexasBasedGloballyEngaged
September 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
48 hrs left! Learn about our proposed panel—and vote to get it on the SXSW EDU 2026 schedule—at https://bit.ly/45pk5q3

Let's talk about what’s changed in international higher ed, what hasn’t, and how institutions are rethinking their strategies to stay globally connected and competitive.
August 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Big shifts are reshaping how the world sees #highered in the U.S. Help us bring #intled experts to #SXSWEDU to talk what's next. Vote today for our “New Ground Rules: Rethinking U.S. International Education" #PanelPicker here: https://loom.ly/VERwZVs
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August 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It was delightful to have Jocelyn Bridges as our Global Programs & Research Intern this summer! She supported TIEC through research, writing, program development, and assistance with virtual exchange programming, contributing to initiatives that strengthen educational partnerships around the world.
August 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Faculty from UTSA and FORSA institutions are doing more than preparing for virtual exchange, they’re reimagining what teaching and learning can look like during our Virtual Exchange Academy. We’re proud to support this work and excited to see it come to life in the virtual classroom come fall 2025!
July 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Don’t delay on registering for this event – the rate goes up after this Friday, August 2! The ACIEE 28th Colloquium on International Engineering Education will be hosted by @tamu.bsky.social Engineering this November in College Station. Register at tx.ag/ACIEE28
July 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Seasoned implementers and virtual exchange champions, Gabriel Flacks of Linkr and TIEC’s Steven Kroman, dive deep on VE in our new article: https://www.tiec.org/post/when-classrooms-go-global

More on Linkr: http://www.lovelearning.org/

#TIEC40 #VirtualClassroom #InternationalEducation #HigherEd
July 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Wishing y'all a joyous #IndependenceDay, full of loved ones, great weather, and even better food! Happy 249th birthday to the United States of America 🇺🇸🎊
July 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We’re gearing up for our Summer Virtual Exchange Academy, where faculty from @UTSA and institutions under FORSA will come together to prepare for another impactful round of virtual exchange for fall 2025. We’re looking forward to welcoming this year’s cohort and supporting their journey!
June 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
692 students completed virtual exchanges through this program from 2023-2025, enabling them to gain international experience, learn about business and entrepreneurial topics, advance their professional skills, and broaden their intercultural competency—all from the comfort of their own homes!
June 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Deneyse’s Texas tour continues! This week she’s in Houston, a hub for many of our outstanding Texas member HEIs. Yesterday, Provost Diane Chase and Ambassador (ret’d) Michael Pelletier were so generous with their time to share @uh.edu's vision and priorities for global engagement. #TIEC40 #GoCoogs
June 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#Juneteenth stands as a milestone in American history — one that calls us not only to reflect, but also to act. Together, let's reimagine a better future. ❤️💛💚
June 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Meaningful debates, diverse outlook exploration, and collaboration on policy ideas that reflect real-world thinking—these were among the student experiences in our spring Community Connect VE Program. We're proud of the critical conversations sparked, and we’re carrying that momentum forward! 💬🚀
June 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
TIEC's virtual summit kicked off today with excellent keynote and breakout sessions for healthcare professionals. You can still join us tomorrow for the final day of engaging speakers, timely topics, and the keys that lead to successful patient outcomes. Register at https://loom.ly/Xcz94EU
June 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🚨 Final reminder! Uniting for Health kicks off June 11–12!
🖥️ Free & virtual
🌍 Global focus
👩‍⚕️ For all healthcare professionals
📲 Register now: https://bit.ly/TIECUnitingForHealth

#HealthcareConference #FinalCall #GlobalHealth #TIEC40
June 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The reviews are in! We're grateful to have connected students from TX and Iraq this semester in our BEVEX program. Love hearing the feedback from those who worked so hard together.

“The exchange helped me have more confidence while communicating with people from different cultures.”

#TIEC40
May 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Time is almost out—don’t miss your chance to apply!

Whether you have a virtual exchange idea, are looking to develop a study abroad program, or need support for campus internationalization goals, TIEF grants could be the opportunity you need.

✅ Apply at www.tiec.org/tief

📅 BY MAY 31, 2025
May 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM