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All researchers who plan to do a faculty exchange within the Baden-Württemberg/North Carolina system in the year 2024 are cordially invited to apply for a one-time travel grant of €1,200, funded by the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts of Baden-Württemberg. The duration of the exchange should be at least one week. For more details, […]

Education Abroad, with the Office of International Programs, congratulates and is proud to announce several scholarship recipients from the 2022/23 academic year. Six students received the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Award. The Gilman Scholarship is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the U.S. Department of State and offers underrepresented […]

In an era of globalization, it is increasingly vital for individuals to gain a deep understanding of different cultures and countries. Recognizing the significance of cross-cultural exchange, the Office of International Programs organized an impactful Nigeria Country-Culture Workshop. This unique initiative aimed to foster cultural appreciation, understanding of the Nigerian educational system, and give faculty […]

From May 15 to May 19, fifteen faculty members participated in the second Global Learning and Internationalization Institute (GLII), organized by the Office of International Programs (OIP). This initiative was created to support faculty in developing goals for internationalizing their teaching and curriculum and in creating global learning experiences for all students. An important goal […]

UNC Charlotte conferred more than 5,300 undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and graduate certificates during spring commencement ceremonies held in Dale F. Halton Arena on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. Graduates varied in age from 19 to 74 and represented 53 countries and 43 U.S. states. Here are just a few of the many […]

Since 1995, the Office of International Programs has coordinated an annual awards celebration to recognize the accomplishments of a UNC Charlotte faculty member who has contributed to international engagement and to mark the international education contributions and learning experiences of faculty and students. The 26th annual International Education Celebration took place on April 13, 2023. […]

UNC Charlotte undergraduate students participated in a study abroad program in Singapore and Malaysia during Spring Break 2023 with the theme “Chinese Culture in Multicultural Societies: A Comparative Study of Singapore and Malaysia” (CHNS 3225). This program was the first Spring Break study abroad program in Singapore and Malaysia and was led by Yongling Gorke, […]

The Office of International Programs recently coordinated a visit from James, K. Hill, Consul General, and Elizabeth Reid, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, Government of Canada, to discuss potential partnership, including research and economic development. Sharing the world’s longest border, the U. S. and Canada and are strategic economic partners. According to the Government of […]

As the Office of International Programs (OIP) builds back more offerings for study abroad programs, OIP introduced a pilot project to assess students’ learning outcomes on global citizenship and intercultural competence through faculty-led study abroad programs. In Spring 2023, faculty members joined OIP’s pilot effort with programs to the Netherlands, France, Croatia, Singapore and Malaysia. […]

On January 17, The Office of International Programs (OIP) welcomed and will be hosting a group of 38 English Language teachers from Brazil to UNC Charlotte for a six-week professional development program, known as the Programa de Desenvolvimento Profissional para Professores de Lingua Inglesa nos EUA, or PDPI. The teachers will be in Charlotte through […]

Charlotte hosted the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region VII conference from November 6-9, 2022, attracting over 500 professionals from institutions of higher education in seven southeastern states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. NAFSA is a premier membership organization in international higher education with a focus on international education and exchange and global workforce […]

UNC Charlotte has again been recognized for its increasing prominence within the global academic community. The 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings show the University rising 25 spots overall and again placing No. 3 among UNC System institutions. Read the full article here.