The flagship program of UME, the Teacher Education Institute (TEI) is an intensive month-long professional development and cultural exchange course that takes place annually during the summer.

The CAI will bring together teachers, youth leaders, and young people in the spirit of artistic expression to create sacred public spaces where mindful interaction, open dialogue, and collaboration become possible and tangible.

In addition to attending presentations and workshops, each participant developed an educational activity for their students touching on issues such as class, religion, gender, and ethnic and cultural narratives.

President: Hala Taweel Directors: Diego Hidalgo, Anne-Marie Codur, Farouk El-Baz, Roy Nirschel Advisors: Andre Azoulay, Ali Belhaj, Samia Farouki, Devens Hamlen, Rita Hauser, Robert Karam, Hasan Khan, Leah McIntosh, Mark Mendell, Timothy Phillips, Dr. Shems Prinzivalli, William Prinzivalli, Henry Rosovsky, George Salem, Fuad Safwat, Oliver Stalter, Henry Steiner, Ahmed Snoussi, Mustafa Terrab, Desmond Tutu, and James Zogby.

UME has received substantial funding from the FRIDE Foundation, the U.S. Department of State Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs, and Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island.