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May 17, 2022

Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement Stepping Down to Return to Faculty After 16 Years of Leadership

Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement Bailian Li will step down from his position and return to the faculty in the College of Natural Resources, effective August 15.  “I want to sincerely thank Dr. Li for his outstanding commitment to NC State and the Office of Global Engagement,” said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden.… 
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… 
Two students are leaving their mark (thump print dipped in paint) on a mural in the free expression tunnel.

Apr 4, 2022

The International Festival Celebrates Diversity

The fifth annual International Festival highlights NC State’s diversity and multiculturalism. The International Festival is a partnership event supported by the Office of International Services, the Office of Global Engagement, Student Government, Student Leadership and Engagement, and Multicultural Student Affairs. The International Festival was started in 2017 by two NC State students “to show that we value… 
Pink spring flowers can be seen next to the belltower on a nice sunny spring day.

Mar 30, 2022

Lauren Ball Receives 2022 Provost Unit Awards for Excellence

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost has recognized five outstanding staff members as recipients of the 2022 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence. Lauren Ball, assistant director for programs, Office of International Services, was honored in the category “customer service.” The University Awards for Excellence represent NC State’s highest honor for non-faculty members. Each nominee…