The Global Training Initiative at NC State University develops customized short-term education and training programs for students and professionals from across the globe by harnessing the resources available at the university. More than 22,500 participants have completed GTI programs in the last two decades. We are part of NC State’s Office of Global Engagement.
Our goal is to build training platforms and partnerships that connect campus resources with community needs for global success in North Carolina and abroad.
GTI Annual Report: 2025-26
See how we brought NC State’s mission to a global scale. Through immersive student exchanges, faculty research grants, and professional training workshops, we fostered cross-cultural innovation worldwide.
Fulbright German students at the NC State football game.
Experienced Intercultural Educators
Our team brings together decades of intercultural experience. Our programs span all topics and time zones. We have developed and delivered training programs for academic, government, and corporate clients from around the globe.
Greetings from Botswana! GTI Programs Coordinator Chanelle Gobena McArthur has been connecting and reconnecting with friends and partners from within the country as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship`s reciprocal exchange program.
The project was led by 2025 Botswana Fellow Question Ramontsho and his Common Code Foundation, which is focused on empowering youth with needed digital skills for the future. The multi-phase project was supported by the US State Department and administered by IREX with NC State represented at each step:
Phase I - Entrepreneurship & Innovation featuring Garry Johnson III and Ahmed Ali of NC State`s Entrepreneurship Village.
Phase II - AI & Education featuring NC State alumnus Austin Ketola of Asobo Education, with a focus on using AI to enhance teacher capacity.
Phase III - Diplomacy & Global Leadership focusing on diplomacy, policy, leadership and international engagement through the Botswana Future Diplomats Fellowship with Common Code founder Question Ramontsho and NC State alumnus and employee Chanelle Gobena McArthur
You have 36 hours to save the world. Working across time zones and academic disciplines, student teams combine STEM and humanities to create real-world solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Join our upcoming Global Challenge Weekend in October.
Spotted on campus: global minds on a mission 🐾📍 SKEMA, Ryugaku Academy, and Fulbright Germany took on our NC State scavenger hunt and crushed it! Swipe through to catch all the best moments ➡️📸
Welcome to the Wolfpack SKEMA students! 🐺 Thanks to all of our amazing campus partners who came out to welcome this fun group. Wishing everyone a great semester!
Looking for plans right in our backyard this Independence Day? 🐺🎆
This July 4, our community is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with several events just minutes from campus. Start your day downtown at the State Capitol for the NC Freedom Fest, then head over to the Big Field at Dorothea Dix Park for Raleigh`s official fireworks show!
If you want to celebrate under the stars with live music, the Town of Cary is hosting the North Carolina Symphony for a free Patriotic Pops concert and fireworks display over Symphony Lake. 🎻✨
Just a reminder that NC State and our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday, so grab your friends, pack a blanket, and enjoy the festivities close to home! Where will you be watching the fireworks? 👇
The global game that brings the entire world together has kicked off, and our GTI team is excited to cheer on team USA throughout the World Cup!
Swipe through to see which international squads our staff is rooting for (and why).
Also, let us know in the comments who you’re pulling for!
Adrienne: Spain - "I studied abroad there in undergrad and that was the first time I paid any attention to soccer!" See Adrienne`s photo from Granada.
Chanelle: USA - "because - U.S.A, U.S.A!! 🎉"
Madison: Spain - "because it was a beautiful place to visit!" See Madison`s photo from Madrid.
Ilin: Portugal - "because our youngest has decided this is going to be Ronaldo`s year, so we have to cheer them on."
Nabih: Spain - "they have a few of the best offensive players in the world and they won the Eurocup in 2024. Their team is young but has a lot of experience playing in the hardest leagues in the world."
Megan W: Spain - "because that`s who Nabih picked, and he knows more about this than I do." See Megan`s photo from Segovia.
Huge congratulations to the 314 global participants who successfully earned their Developing Cultural Competence (DCC) certificate during the 2025-2026 academic year! 🎓🎉
We are incredibly proud of your dedication to growing as global citizens!
Ready to follow in their footsteps and expand your horizons without booking a flight? 🌍
Applications for the NC State GTI DCC Summer intake are officially open! We highly encourage you to get your applications in before June 22 to secure your spot.
Why join the DCC program? It’s a virtual exchange and certificate program designed to help you navigate global discussions, build crucial intercultural skills and connect with peers worldwide. Several NC State departments sponsor student participation, so be sure to submit your application early!
Apply for DCC: gti.ncsu.edu/dcc/
See what a recent May 2026 participant from Universidad EAN in Colombia had to say about their experience:
"Thank you for creating such a welcoming, open, and respectful environment in our sessions. Your guidance and insights were key to helping us navigate our discussions, share our cultural backgrounds, and truly understand the value of intercultural skills. This experience has deeply contributed to my personal and professional growth." 🌟
Want to learn more about how it works? 📰 Check out our latest article, "Going Global Without Leaving Campus," to get an inside look at the insights and impact of the program.
Read the full article: gti.ncsu.edu/2026/04/07/going-global-without-leaving-campus/
