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Who is Theresa Castillo
After a suspect fleeing police hid in the ceiling above a state office lounge, this unofficial TBR superhero stood ready to handle the situation himself while waiting for police
Who is Russ Deaton
IIE
What is Institute of International Education
Most popular current location for students.
What is Japan
What percentage of our students receive funding
What is 90%
Before coming to TBR, this individual accumulated 25 years of experience across multiple educational sectors and organizations.
Who is Kristin Labs
According to TBR legend, this automotive feature vanished from a parked car during the workday, creating a cautionary tale that still discourages overnight parking.
What are all four tires
PDSO
What is Primary Designated School Official
This European program helps to boost language acquisition by offering home stays.
What is Spain
This university has been a longtime member of TnCIS/TBR Global Studies?
What is TSU
Which staff member studied abroad 5 times
Who is Lindsay Shope
COIL
Collaborative Online International Learning
The newest location added to the program portfolio
What is Argentina
Three of these domestic-based programs will be piloted in 2027
What is Stay Away Program
This country was the destination of Felicia's first study abroad experience
What is Greece
Rumor has it one will be placed on an unofficial no fly list for repeated use of this word.
What is trip
Known by its acronym, this Tennessee state agency oversees higher education policy, planning, and coordination across the state's colleges and universities.
What is THEC (Tennessee Higher Education Commission)
This city hosts several TBR nursing students each year.
What is London
This community college is co-hosting the 2026 conference
What is Jackson State Community College (JSCC)
This software package is known as the 6th staff
What is Terra Dotta
At this agency’s budget hearing, after a lengthy silence and no one could answer an obscure question about the number of students affected by an issue, a staff member confidently offered this suspiciously round number, impressing everyone in the room. Later, he admitted he had simply made it up because the Governor wasn't moving on without an answer.
What is THEC
This program requires a partnership with a local NGO in order to obtain a visitors visa
What is Galapagos
Recently noted as one of the biggest post-graduation impacts on students after a study abroad experience
What is higher salaries