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Leazar Hall's architecture of arched windows and brick facade against a blue sky.

Aug 21, 2025

NC State Faculty Earn Research Awards Through Global Partnership

NC State faculty members recently received recognition through two international seed funding programs, securing support for nine innovative research projects with partners in Japan, Brazil and the United Kingdom. UGPN Research Collaboration Fund Awards Six outstanding NC State proposals were selected for University Global Partnership Network (UGPN) research collaboration funding this past summer.  This year’s…
Students embark on a walking orientation in Old Havana.

Aug 12, 2025

Learning Beyond Borders: Making the World their Classroom

Whether teaching or learning, students and faculty from NC State are finding that studying abroad in places like Cuba, Spain and Japan offers enriching global perspectives that can’t be replicated in a traditional classroom. This past summer, several faculty and students had the transformative opportunity to participate in Study Abroad programs that shaped their global…
Japanese delegates pose with leaders in NC

Jul 9, 2025

NC State Welcomes Japanese Trade Delegation Exploring Life Sciences Industry

A delegation of Japanese business leaders visited North Carolina last week as part of a trade mission organized by the Japan External Trade Relations Organization (JETRO), highlighting the state’s growing life sciences sector and longstanding ties to Japan. The three-day JETRO Mission began Tuesday, June 24, with a welcome breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion hosted…
NC State Dining Employees prepare a lunch as their final project in the IEP program.

Apr 30, 2025

Building Language, Boosting Safety: NC State’s New English Program Empowers Employees

In January 2025, NC State’s Intensive English Program (IEP) launched a new workplace English language program aimed at enhancing safety and communication skills for NC State Dining employees. The initiative provided hands-on instruction twice a week, helping participants strengthen their English proficiency while building confidence on the job. The 12-week course, which ran through late…
An image of award recipients posing with their awards.

Apr 29, 2025

Faculty and Staff Honored for Advancing Global Engagement at NC State

On April 16, 2025, NC State Global hosted its annual Global Engagement Honors & Awards event to recognize recipients of the Outstanding Global Engagement Award, Jackson Rigney International Service Award and the Distinguished Global Alumni Award. Provost Arden welcomed guests and CHASS Dean, Dr. Deanna Dannels, gave an inspiring keynote address on the value of…