4 Texas A&M International University TAMIU Laredo International Airport Downtown Laredo Nuevo Laredo I-35 Mexico USA 1 - OVERVIEW Introduction Texas A&M International University is situated in the northeastern portion of Laredo, about 10 miles from Downtown and the busiest overland port of entry into the United States from Mexico. The university’s location in the south Texas borderland region is one element that makes TAMIU unique among its peers. The institution has grown rapidly over its relatively short history, having just recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its founding. Accordingly, the TAMIU continues to play a critical educational, civic, and economic role within the Laredo community and region. The Scope of this Plan This planning effort was undertaken to look comprehensively at the existing and future needs for Texas A&M International University, set a vision for a long term future of the university from a physical standpoint. The plan considers academic, research, student life, athletics, recreation, housing, and support needs, looking at the facilities, infrastructure, transportation, and landscape systems that facilitate the mission of the university. The plan seeks to create both a “blue sky” vision for the future of campus and implementable near term projects that can have a more immediate impact. TAMIU Campus Location Diagram Introduction
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