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The NC State bell tower in black and white.

Jan 27, 2022

Honoring Dr. CV Pao’s Legacy and His Impact on International Students

During his 40 years as a mathematics professor at NC State, Dr. Chia Ven Pao left a life-long impact on both the academic performance and the later personal and professional development of so many international students, particularly those from China who he also knew through his role as a faculty advisor of the Chinese Students &… 
Dr. Judith Gisip in her doctoral gowns at wolf plaza.

Jan 19, 2022

Global Alumni Spotlight: Alumna Returns Home Equipped with New Skills to Advance Her Career

Technologists (Ts) Dr. Judith Gisip, class of 2015, obtained her doctorate in Forest Biomaterials from the College of Natural Resources. Dr. Gisip first heard of NC State from a professor of hers: “I was inspired by my late lecturer who attended NC State. He was teaching a course in my class when I was taking a diploma… 
Light streams through stained glass blocks in the DH Hill

Jan 10, 2022

NC State Global Launches 2021-22 Global Engagement Institute

The Global Engagement Institute (GEI) is an annual program offered by the Office of Global Engagement (NC State Global) to provide professional development for faculty interested in developing international collaborations. This year’s GEI cohort is coordinated by NC State Global staff, David Dixon, Director of Global Partnerships and Dr. Heidi Hobbs, Director of Faculty Engagement. About the… 

Jan 4, 2022

NC State Global Welcomes New Employees

Two of NC State Global’s sub-units, the Study Abroad Office and the Global Training Initiative (GTI), have recently hired new staff members.  New Additions to The Study Abroad Office  The Study Abroad Office has welcomed four new employees to their team. Ashton Croft, Robin Stewards and Lindsay Hughes recently joined the Study Abroad Office as new… 
A wide shot of the belltower during August 2021.

Dec 1, 2021

Global Alumni Spotlight: Job Opportunity Inspires Move Across Continents To Help The Deaf Community

Jimmy Pagett, a lifelong State fan, graduated from NC State in 2013. He has always had an interest in exploring different places and cultures, originally majoring in International Relations before settling on Marketing. “One of the main reasons I wanted to attend NC State is because I didn’t originally know what I wanted to get my degree…