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UN infographic displaying all 17 SDGs.

May 3, 2022

NC State Rises In Global Impact Ranking

NC State University is among the top 200 universities in the world for global sustainable impact, according to the Times Higher Education’s 2022 Impact Rankings that measure university contributions to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  NC State first participated in the Impact Rankings last year, finishing in the top 300 globally. This year’s rise to the… 
Screenshot of a zoom meeting on the 2021 outstanding extension and engagement awards. Jonathan Brewster is getting recognize for receiving this award.

Apr 25, 2022

Jonathan Brewster Receives NC State’s Outstanding Extension Award

The Office of Global Engagement is pleased to announce that Jonathan Brewster has received NC State’s Outstanding Extension Award. Jonathan has been the Director of the North Carolina Japan Center (“NCJC”) since 2018 and has made significant contributions to NC State’s Extension and Outreach mission.  The NCJC serves as a resource to all NC citizens, universities, companies,… 
Two women can be seen from the back as they partake in a mural painting of a world map. This photo was taken during the 2022 International Festival.

Apr 22, 2022

NC State Selected to Receive IIE American Passport Project Grant

A successful grant application led by Kyle Keith (he/him),  Assistant Director of the Study Abroad Office, and Andy DeRoin (they/them), Assistant Director of the GLBT Center, has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 NC State students to obtain a… 
metal splucture art installation

Apr 20, 2022

Dr. Prashant Prabhu Awarded with 2022 Distinguished Global Alumni Award

The Distinguished Global Alumni Award honors alumni who were international students while here at NC State and have used their education to distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements. Distinguished accomplishments may include helping to solve a global problem, contributing important new knowledge to their field, supporting the professional development of young people, achieving success in industry or… 
A wide shot of the belltower during August 2021.

Apr 20, 2022

Dr. Fred Cubbage Honored with 2022 Jackson Rigney International Service Award

The Jackson Rigney International Service Award recognizes the distinguished contributions of a faculty or staff member for the promotion of international understanding and service to the university and/or to the international community over the course of their career. The award honors the late Dr. Rigney, an agronomist who served NC State for 40 years bringing a…