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Nov 18, 2025

Thinking Big for a Global Blue Economy

At NC State’s fifth annual Blue Economy workshop, innovators from across the state and globe worked together to tackle the challenges facing our coasts.
Chancellor Howell and President Sugiyama show off their Wolfies alongside attendees of the Garden Dedication Ceremony at the NC Japan Center.

Oct 7, 2025

Marking 40 Years of Collaboration for Nagoya University and NC State

On September 22nd and 23rd, Nagoya University leadership traveled to NC State to celebrate four decades of collaboration. The program featured a 40th anniversary symposium, garden dedication and research roundtable. Celebrating Past, Present and Future “NC State and Nagoya University have worked together since 1985,” said Chancellor Howell. “Over the past four decades, our partnership…

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 Chancellor Randy Woodson and Nagoya University President Naoshi Sugiyama pose with colleagues while showing their Wolfies.

Mar 6, 2025

40 Years of Partnership: NC State and Nagoya University Celebrate Decades of Global Collaboration

This February, leaders from North Carolina State University traveled to Japan to mark a milestone in international collaboration: the 40th anniversary of NC State’s partnership with Nagoya University.

Feb 17, 2025

College of Design Signs MOU with National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 

The College of Design at NC State University has signed an MOU with the Faculty of Architecture of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México (UNAM) to promote academic and research activities between the two institutions and further affirm the value of international collaboration. Collaborations with UNAM will allow the college to extend its involvement in global issues related to urbanization and the environment and translate that knowledge into teaching and practice through the lens of a global framework.