LSC-Honors and International Education invites you to join us for the 2026 Lone Star College International Education Biennial. 

The Biennial will feature presentations, workshops and roundtables from thought leaders in international education from around the world. Note: Many event sessions will be eligible for faculty and staff to earn MyWorkshops credit.

About this event

What is it

The Lone Star College International Education Biennial provides an excellent idea exchange platform for innovations in international education—and highlights the role the field plays in creating welcoming communities, supporting local and regional economies. Join us as we celebrate International Education in all its forms including international programs, culture, scholarship, diversity, students, faculty, leaders, citizens, collaborations, pathways, exploration, courses, industry, and partnerships.    

Who is it for

Everyone who believes in the power of higher education to create global connections. This includes faculty, students, staff, administrators and members of the community.

Registration:

Registration is open to any faculty member, student, staff, administrator or community member. Registration fee includes a hot breakfast and buffet lunch. 

In order to provide conference name tags, each attendee must be individually registered
This event is in collaboration with Organizational Development at Lone Star College

Call For Faculty Proposals

Submit Faculty Proposals Here   

TOPICS: 

The conference invites session proposals that relate to one or more of the program topics in International Education. Building on the theme “Global Action: Building Bridges to Learning, Livelihood, and a Wider World”— asks what international education makes possible. For faculty and staff, that means examining how the courses, partnerships, and programs we build reach students, strengthen our communities and regional economy, and deepen understanding of the issues shaping our world. For students, it means applying global engagement to their own academic and career paths, as well as to the interests that matter to them the most. These topics are intended to be broad and high-level to inspire a wide variety of sessions. The topics include: 

Internationalized Classes Discussion areas might include: Internationalizing the curriculum, pathways for international studies, international programs for transfer and graduating students, etc.   

Fostering Collaboration Collaborations and partnership with international institutions, experience and expertise in virtual exchanges and/or study abroad, etc.  

Transformative Learning Experiences Experience from Faculty International Exploration, cultural diversity in the modern classroom (in-person/virtual), international student support on campus, etc.   

Perspectives on Today's Global Landscape Talks and Discussions on Contemporary Global Issues  

SESSION TYPES

Presentation (30Min)   Live presentations are delivered during the conference and can include audience interaction.  Each session should reserve at least 5 mins for questions.  Proposal should address how the session will engage participants and any technology needs in the room.   

Workshop (45min)   Professional development workshop on topics including internationalizing the curriculum, international student support, virtual exchange and/or study abroad.  Proposal should address how the session will include audience participation and deliverables. Workshop attendees will receive myWorkshop credit through Organization Development.   

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 

Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. 

Proposals are welcomed from faculty, staff and administrators with an interest in sharing about international education, including culture diversity, academic partnerships and collaborations, faculty explorations, etc..

Submit Faculty Proposals Here        

Call For Student Artwork

Students are invited to participate in a Student Artwork Contest at the Lone Star College International Education Biennial. This year's theme is “Global Action: Building Bridges to Learning, Livelihood, and a Wider World.”   

Submissions must meet the following criteria:

• You may upload up to 3 art piece proposals. The proposal is not the completed art piece, it’s just a description of the art piece with an explanation of how it relates to an international or intercultural theme.
• You must include a 250 to 300-word “wall text” that describes how your artwork relates to this year’s International Biennial theme (see above).
• You must include the format of the piece (painting, sculpture, mixed media, etc.).
• You must include dimensions for the artwork. 
• Awards: Cash prizes will be awarded to the top submissions.
• Selections for the Student Artwork Contest will be on view at the International Education Biennial. If accepted, you will be notified by October 1 - Completed art pieces are due November 1, 2026. 
• Submissions are due September 27, 2026 

Entry Instructions: