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May 27, 2025

Global Treks: Discovering Kosovo

Trip Highlights Going into Kosovo I knew a few things: First, that the country is predominantly Muslim and its history is rife with geopolitical and ethnic struggle. The latter is…

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…

Feb 25, 2025

NC State Named Top Fulbright Producer

North Carolina State University has been recognized as one of the universities with the highest number of faculty selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs made the announcement today. “NC State’s recognition as a top Fulbright-producing institution demonstrates its strong dedication to global exchange and…

Feb 17, 2025

NC State Alumni Discuss Evolving Strategies for Global Security

Political science alumni Gentry Smith and Michael Glasheen led a campus discussion on evolving strategies for securing diplomacy, counterterrorism, and the role of human-centered leadership in tackling global security challenges.

Feb 3, 2025

Global Treks: From Stadiums to the Seine

Travel Highlights En route to Paris, we made an important social stop in Munich, Germany, to spend two nights near the Starnbergersee with old friends. The train trip from Munich…

Jan 14, 2025

DCC Sponsor Spotlight: Alexander Global Village

The Developing Cultural Competence certificate program is a co-curricular opportunity for NC State students to connect with students enrolled in our partner institutions around the globe. During the Fall 2024…