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“An out‑of‑this‑world experience,” said Miriam Noi-Tetteh, a social work student at Kingston University, describing her study abroad visit to UNC Charlotte. From July 12-25, 12 students from Kingston University, accompanied by Senior Lecturer Sally Aucken, participated in a customized study abroad program developed through a collaboration between Charlotte Global and UNC Charlotte’s College of Health […]

By Karla Paulino ‘27 When I was looking through all the study abroad programs, the two that stood out to me were through CEA CAPA, where I could study abroad and intern in London or Dublin. London particularly caught my eye because it is a hub for businesses, and I wanted to strengthen my connection […]

UNC Charlotte hosted the 40th Anniversary Conference of the Phi Beta Delta (PBD) Honor Society for International Scholars on June 1 and 2 this year.  UNC Charlotte has hosted a chapter of PBD, the Mu Chapter which was one of the first 38 chartered chapters, since 1987.  Phi Beta Delta, founded at California State University, […]

In recognition of the departments and units who have made improvement efforts in the areas of student success, the Office of Assessment and Accreditation showed its appreciation with a reception where we recognized exemplary departments who had modeled the effective use of assessment results for improvement and innovation in program assessment initiatives.

Annabelle Hill has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2026-27 academic year. Hill will serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malta, representing UNC Charlotte and the United States through teaching, cultural exchange and community engagement. Hill, a senior Levine Scholar and member of the Honors College, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, […]

Twelve students from the Advanced Model United Nations class in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration traveled to Lima, Peru, to compete at Harvard World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) from March 15-19, joining more than 650 delegates representing over 80 countries. Over five days of intensive debate, students served on committees simulating United […]

The outstanding 2026 Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients were honored for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond at a Sweet Success reception Thursday, April 2, in the Popp Martin Student Union. “Each of our Staff Employee of the Year honorees reflects the very best of UNC Charlotte,” Chancellor […]

Over spring break, Bill Garcia, senior lecturer in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, and Department Chair Sara Gagné, led a nine-day journey across Kenya, exploring cutting-edge conservation practices in Nairobi and the greater Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem. “For our students, this course was a transformative experience, connecting classroom concepts to real-world conservation efforts,” […]

Charlotte Global recently welcomed a group of 20 students from Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, from February 15 to March 7 as part of the annual English for STEM program offered by the Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences (OIEE). As the short-term and specialized programming unit of UNC Charlotte’s English Language Training Institute, OIEE […]

UNC Charlotte’s Office of International Programs, a cornerstone of international education since 1975, has officially rebranded as Charlotte Global in celebration of its 50th anniversary. The bold, new identity name reflects the office’s expanded commitment to prepare students to lead and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world while continuing to champion in global engagement across […]

As UNC Charlotte’s Office of International Programs — the University’s champion for global learning — celebrates its 50th year by becoming Charlotte Global, students, alumni and the community enthusiastically embrace connections to broad cultural learning and life opportunities.  “Charlotte Global proudly reflects on five decades of advancing international education through a comprehensive and impactful program […]