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Discovering Life at the Soltis Center

Posted on Fri 06/20/25

Texas A&M students explore bugs, bonds, and biodiversity in a transformative field course deep in Costa Rica’s rainforest.

Five Texas A&M Faculty Receive Fulbright U.S. Scho...

Posted on Wed 06/11/25

Five faculty members at Texas A&M University received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in their field of study for the 2025-2026 academic year f...

29 Texas A&M Students Awarded Prestigious Gilman S...

Posted on Mon 06/09/25

Texas A&M University has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State for producing 29 recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarsh...

Prom Brings Glamour and Global Unity to Texas A&M

Posted on Tue 05/27/25

Department of Global Engagement at Texas A&M University hosted its first-ever international prom.

Samantha Clement Honored with Two Impactful Awards...

Posted on Tue 05/27/25

Samantha Clement has been recognized with two major honors this year.

Life Lessons World-Traveling Aggies Brought Back t...

Posted on Mon 05/12/25

We asked our Aggie students, “How did a study abroad experience impact you?”

Trisha Winkle Receives Two Prestigious Campus Awar...

Posted on Fri 05/02/25

Assistant Director of Education Abroad has been recognized with two awards for her outstanding contributions to the international exchange programs.

Transcending Time and Space: The Magic of Japan’s ...

Posted on Mon 04/07/25

A once-in-a-lifetime international event hosted by Texas A&M University features the Japanese bamboo flute called the shakuhachi.

Tara Donnelly: World Traveler

Posted on Wed 03/19/25

Education Abroad takes Texas A&M Galveston student across all seven continents.

Texas A&M Ranked No. 4 for Study Abroad Numbers

Posted on Thu 11/21/24

International student enrollment ranks No. 27 overall and study abroad participation hits No. 3 among public institutions.

Texas A&M University Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Lead...

Posted on Sun 11/03/24

Texas A&M has been named a 2024 Fulbright HIS Leader for their work with the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.

Texas A&M to Host International Education Leaders

Posted on Thu 10/31/24

Association of International Education Administrators announces 2024-2025 Thematic Forums.

Where Rainforest Meets Research

Posted on Tue 10/08/24

More than 2,000 miles from Aggieland, Texas A&M University’s Soltis Center in Costa Rica prepares students for lives of service and adventure.

Holly Hudson Awarded NAFSA 2024 Education Abroad L...

Posted on Tue 08/27/24

Dr. Holly Hudson received NAFSA’s 2024 Education Abroad Leadership Award for her lasting contributions to education abroad.

6 Steps to Take Before Studying Abroad

Posted on Fri 08/16/24

Things to consider when planning to study abroad.

Texas A&M kicks off Fall 2024 with Global Welcome ...

Posted on Tue 08/13/24

Texas A&M’s Department of Global Engagement welcomes and celebrates the international community in Aggieland with celebration at Aggie Park.

Holly Hudson Named 2024-25 AIEA Presidential Fello...

Posted on Tue 07/09/24

Dr. Holly Hudson has been selected by the Association of International Education Administrators as a 2024-25 Presidential Fellow.

Glynn Lunney Awarded 2024-25 Fulbright Scholarship...

Posted on Wed 07/03/24

School of Law professor will research impacts of copyright system revenue distribution.

Evan Haefeli Awarded 2024-25 Fulbright Scholarship

Posted on Wed 07/03/24

Texas A&M professor selected to teach American history at three Tokyo universities.

Incoming Exchange Highlights Spring 2024

Posted on Fri 06/07/24

Photo and video highlights of Incoming Exchange students experiencing Texas A&M, Texas, and American culture.

Texas A&M Hosts Promising Young Scientists Ahead O...

Posted on Mon 05/20/24

Thirty-two scholars, including eight Aggies, are preparing for a global scientific exchange in Lindau, Germany, this summer.

International study can open doors to a future in ...

Posted on Wed 05/08/24

Many Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students have the opportunity to gain international study experience, which can present them w...

From Coffee Bean To Coffee Cup

Posted on Wed 04/03/24

On a recent study abroad trip, Texas A&M students got a firsthand look at coffee production in Costa Rica.

Domestic and international internships in agricult...

Posted on Tue 02/06/24

Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy internship program opens doors for students

Aggies Take First Study Abroad Trip To Antarctica

Posted on Wed 01/03/24

Students and faculty who explored the southernmost tip of the planet returned with a renewed emphasis on environmental stewardship.

Texas A&M Named Fulbright Leader Among HSIs

Posted on Tue 10/31/23

Launched by the U.S. State Department, the designation highlights universities committed to international exchange and global connections.

Texas A&M launches Global Tech Experience

Posted on Tue 08/08/23

Beginning this Fall, Texas A&M’s Department of Global Engagement is proud to offer all undergraduate majors a unique opportunity to gain in-demand ski...

Dept. of State Ends COVID-19 Flexibilities

Posted on Tue 06/13/23

A June 9, 2023 BridgeUSA Guidance Directive ends ECA's temporary COVID-19 flexibilities for J-1 exchange visitors and programs effective July 1, 2023,...

Rosales receives technology award

Posted on Wed 05/24/23

Martin Rosales, program manager for the Department of Global Engagement, was recently selected as the 2023 recipient of the Technology Award during th...

SEVP Ends COVID-19 Flexibilities

Posted on Fri 05/12/23

On May 11, 2023, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) terminated its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance to coincide with the end of th...

Pascale Parker named director of Education Abroad

Posted on Fri 05/05/23

The Department of Global Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Pascale Parker as Director of Education Abroad beginning May 1.

Education Abroad staff to present at SCOLA

Posted on Wed 03/29/23

Education Abroad’s Essynce Pozomina-Lewis and Rebekah Arriaga will be presenting this week at the MSC Student Conference on Latinx Affairs (SCOLA). Th...

Senior uses grant award for one last hoorah

Posted on Thu 03/09/23

Texas A&M University senior Zeke Pickering enjoys staring at world maps. He lets his fingers graze over them while dreaming about what adventure may a...

Grant winner to trace family history

Posted on Thu 03/09/23

Ever since she can remember, Texas A&M University junior Alana Lee has been fascinated by her family’s Polish heritage. Whether studying eastern Europ...

Christie Dunn will lead faculty-led programs

Posted on Wed 03/01/23

The Department of Global Engagement is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christie Dunn as the new Associate Director of Education Abroad begi...

Research at TAMU - 2022 Magazine Issue

Posted on Sun 01/01/23

The Division of Research is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers and inventors bring scholarship and innovation t...

Community In Aggieland, 9000 Miles From Home

Posted on Fri 12/16/22

Meytty Pattikawa, a master’s student from Indonesia, was drawn to Texas A&M by the university’s strong alumni network and the tradition of the Aggie R...

Hudson receives Outstanding Service Award

Posted on Mon 12/12/22

Holly Hudson, associate vice president for global engagement and senior international officer for Texas A&M University, was honored earlier this month...

Rosales receives NAFSA Rising Star Award

Posted on Mon 11/21/22

Martin Rosales, Program Manager for the Department of Global Engagement, was recently selected as the recipient of the Rising Star Award during the NA...

Amaris Vázquez-Vargas Awarded Rising Star Award

Posted on Wed 10/19/22

Diversity Abroad awarded Education Abroad program coordinator Amaris ‘Ami’ Vázquez-Vargas the 2022 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in Internationa...

Texas A&M postdoctoral research symposium awards

Posted on Fri 10/07/22

Five postdoctoral researchers received awards for flash talks or poster presentations during Texas A&M University’s Sixth Annual Postdoctoral Research...

Hagler Institute's Largest Class Of New Fellows:14

Posted on Wed 09/21/22

The Class of 2022-23 includes a Nobel Prize recipient and multiple National Academies-level scholars, plus a distinguished lecturer.

EA Name Finalist for Diversity Award

Posted on Mon 05/23/22

Education Abroad at Texas A&M University was recently named a 2022 PIEoneer Award Finalist for the Championing Diversity category.

ISA creates a community for international Aggies

Posted on Mon 05/16/22

Every year, Texas A&M University students from around the world find their place in the Aggie family thanks to the International Student Association (...

Grant helps students step out of their comfort

Posted on Tue 05/10/22

From climbing up the Himalayas to paragliding across the Western Ghats, graduate student Sachin Bansal has a sense of adventure that can’t be suppress...

Grant winner seeks to explore world history

Posted on Mon 05/09/22

As a passionate history major, Texas A&M University freshman Will Lourcey has a unique relationship with traveling. From reading the plaques posted at...

Aggie abroad runs half marathon in Denmark

Posted on Wed 04/27/22

After a month into her study abroad trip in Copenhagen, Denmark, Texas A&M student Elizabeth Weichel ran in the Copenhagen Half Marathon. Weichel’s pr...

Exchange students at the Houston Rodeo

Posted on Thu 04/21/22

From the sea of cowboy hats to the sweet aroma of funnel cake, Texas from all corners of the state are familiar with the sights and smells of the annu...

Irene Scott receives award from NAFSA

Posted on Fri 03/04/22

The Association of International Educators, or NAFSA, granted its inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Education Award for Regi...

An Aggie Ring Day to remember

Posted on Fri 02/25/22

While most Aggies commemorate Aggie Ring Day on campus, economics major Ashley Keeling received her ring while studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republ...

Three TAMU students awarded Gilman scholarship

Posted on Wed 12/15/21

Three Texas A&M University students will study abroad after recently receiving the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

PhD Student Global Advocate For Women In Science

Posted on Sun 11/21/21

Yasmin Quintana is paving the way for female scientists.

TAMU named 20-year top producer of Gilman Scholars

Posted on Tue 11/02/21

Texas A&M University has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being a top 20 pro...

EA Receives EDIIE Award

Posted on Thu 10/28/21

Texas A&M University’s Education Abroad has been selected for Diversity Abroad’s Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE...

Pilgrimage across Spain provides clarity

Posted on Tue 10/26/21

This summer, Jackson Waltman took a chance when he separated from his group of fellow Aggies to embark on ...

Texas A&M senior ends her trip engaged

Posted on Tue 10/26/21

After studying abroad, Texas A&M University senior Logan Gully decided to stay and take ...

Summer abroad in Germany is homecoming

Posted on Tue 10/26/21

Studying abroad this summer in Berlin was a homecoming for Texas A&M University senior Matthew Long. He s...

EA launches Welcome to Texas Fund

Posted on Wed 10/06/21

Each year, Education Abroad at Texas A&M hosts hundreds of international exchange students, all eager to ...

Getting a passport can now take months

Posted on Thu 07/15/21

Education Abroad suggest getting or renewing passport right now for 2022 programs.

EA crowdfunding initiative surpasses goal

Posted on Thu 04/01/21

A recent crowdfunding initiative raised more than $6,000 to help up to 38 students take the Aggie Spirit abroad.

TAMU No. 1 public university for students abroad

Posted on Tue 11/17/20

For the fifth consecutive year, the university is the top public institution for the number of students participating in international experiences in ...

Student rides out pandemic while on exchange

Posted on Mon 06/22/20

Texas A&M senior Matthew Kus was in the middle of a year-long exchange at a university in Asia, South Korea when the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ...

Service trip cut short due to COVID-19

Posted on Thu 05/21/20

As the pandemic was spreading, a Texas A&M University staff member jumped into action to get the student back from Alternative Spring Break within...

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Global Engagement News

Discovering Life at the Soltis Center

Five Texas A&M Faculty Receive Fulbright U.S. Scho...

29 Texas A&M Students Awarded Prestigious Gilman S...

Prom Brings Glamour and Global Unity to Texas A&M

Samantha Clement Honored with Two Impactful Awards...

Life Lessons World-Traveling Aggies Brought Back t...

Trisha Winkle Receives Two Prestigious Campus Awar...

Transcending Time and Space: The Magic of Japan’s ...

Tara Donnelly: World Traveler

Texas A&M Ranked No. 4 for Study Abroad Numbers

Texas A&M University Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Lead...

Texas A&M to Host International Education Leaders

Where Rainforest Meets Research

Holly Hudson Awarded NAFSA 2024 Education Abroad L...

6 Steps to Take Before Studying Abroad

Texas A&M kicks off Fall 2024 with Global Welcome ...

Holly Hudson Named 2024-25 AIEA Presidential Fello...

Glynn Lunney Awarded 2024-25 Fulbright Scholarship...

Evan Haefeli Awarded 2024-25 Fulbright Scholarship

Incoming Exchange Highlights Spring 2024

Texas A&M Hosts Promising Young Scientists Ahead O...

International study can open doors to a future in ...

From Coffee Bean To Coffee Cup

Domestic and international internships in agricult...

Aggies Take First Study Abroad Trip To Antarctica

Texas A&M Named Fulbright Leader Among HSIs

Texas A&M launches Global Tech Experience

Dept. of State Ends COVID-19 Flexibilities

Rosales receives technology award

SEVP Ends COVID-19 Flexibilities

Pascale Parker named director of Education Abroad

Education Abroad staff to present at SCOLA

Senior uses grant award for one last hoorah

Grant winner to trace family history

Christie Dunn will lead faculty-led programs

Research at TAMU - 2022 Magazine Issue

Community In Aggieland, 9000 Miles From Home

Hudson receives Outstanding Service Award

Rosales receives NAFSA Rising Star Award

Amaris Vázquez-Vargas Awarded Rising Star Award

Texas A&M postdoctoral research symposium awards

Hagler Institute's Largest Class Of New Fellows:14

EA Name Finalist for Diversity Award

ISA creates a community for international Aggies

Grant helps students step out of their comfort

Grant winner seeks to explore world history

Aggie abroad runs half marathon in Denmark

Exchange students at the Houston Rodeo

Irene Scott receives award from NAFSA

An Aggie Ring Day to remember

Three TAMU students awarded Gilman scholarship

PhD Student Global Advocate For Women In Science

TAMU named 20-year top producer of Gilman Scholars

EA Receives EDIIE Award

Pilgrimage across Spain provides clarity

Texas A&M senior ends her trip engaged

Summer abroad in Germany is homecoming

EA launches Welcome to Texas Fund

Getting a passport can now take months

EA crowdfunding initiative surpasses goal

TAMU No. 1 public university for students abroad

Student rides out pandemic while on exchange

Service trip cut short due to COVID-19

TAMU hosts NAFTA Conference