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UGPN attendees gathered for a group photo in front of a window in Centennial campus.

Apr 10, 2025

A Look Back at the 2025 UPGN Conference at NC State

The University Global Partnership Network (UGPN) is a global platform for academics and students from world-leading universities to work together to address sustainability challenges across diverse global regions and communities. Members include North Carolina State University (NC State), Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and the University of Surrey (UoS). The annual UGPN conference provides unique…

Oct 16, 2019

Summers Spent on the Frontlines of Global Health

The 10-week projects are head-first dives into pressing global issues, funded in part by a generous donation from the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Foundation in support of student global health research. With help from mentors, students create detailed research…

Jun 10, 2020

Faculty Leverage UGPN Funding And Networks To Expand Collaboration

The University Global Partnership Network (UGPN) is seeking proposals for this year’s round of funding from its Research Collaboration Fund (RCF). The network recently adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals as part of its new strategic framework. This cycle, the RCF places an emphasis on proposals that address the UN SDGs or address issues related…

May 13, 2020

Global Health: A Minor And A Calling For Two Recent Grads

Lee Daniel knew he wanted to pursue a degree in the biological and life sciences when he started at NC State University, but he wasn’t as clear about what he wanted to do as a career. The path became much clearer when he took his first infectious disease and public health class, which ultimately led…

Apr 27, 2021

NC State Ranks Globally For Sustainability Impact

NC State University and its contributions to global sustainability are highlighted in the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking – including topping the charts of U.S. universities in the area of innovation. Released April 21, The Impact Rankings evaluate the research, stewardship, outreach and teaching contributions of universities toward the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development…