News

May 15, 2025

New Publications Emerge from Short-Term Research Seminar

The short-term GEARS seminar (Global Education, Academics and Research Skills) hosted by the Global Training Initiative at NC State University has resulted in an impressive series of student-faculty co-authored publications,…

May 12, 2025

Beyond the Textbook: Online Research Experience for High School Students

Do you have a bright and curious high schooler at home? Imagine them delving into the exciting world of university-level research, guided by the very faculty who shape knowledge here…

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations Class of 2025

Commencement season is upon us, and the GTI proudly celebrates the accomplishments of our undergraduate and graduate student workers who have demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a commitment to excellence in…

Apr 2, 2025

NC State’s GTI Program Expands Global Teaching Opportunities and Scholarship

NC State University’s Global Training Initiative (GTI) has made a significant impact on international education through its Professional Development (PD) program for English Language Teachers in Azerbaijan. The initiative has…

Apr 18, 2024

Celebrating Our May 2024 Graduating Student Workers

Congratulations to all of our student workers who will be graduating in May. This cohort of unsung heroes has been a tremendous help to the GTI programs and staff, and…

Apr 11, 2024

Transforming English Language Education in Azerbaijan

There’s an oft-repeated saying that “teachers teach the way they were taught” and this appears to hold true for teachers across the globe. Chinara Ibrahimova saw how that was the…

Nov 20, 2023

Meet the Team: Katey Yang

Tell us about yourself. Born and raised in China, I have been living in the U.S. for about 11 years. I started being a global citizen when I obtained my…

Nov 16, 2023

Cuisine de Campus

The Global Training Initiative and NC State Dining hosted the university’s inaugural Culinary World Cup this fall. Student chefs sharpened their knives — and their cooking skills — to showcase their mastery of international dishes.

Nov 13, 2023

Meet the Team: Nabih Dahik

Tell us about yourself. My name is Nabih Dahik. I am originally from Quito, Ecuador. I love to travel and so far I have been in 22 countries. I have…