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Dr. Michael Putman Chair and Professor Department of Reading and Elementary Education Wednesday, October 25th from 12 – 1PM, CHHS 207 S. Michael Putman is a professor and the department chair in the Department of Reading and Elementary Education at UNC Charlotte. His research interests are focused on the development of teacher self-efficacy and intercultural […]

UNC Charlotte’s International Festival is back and better than ever. The University’s longest-running cultural event is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, in and around the Barnhardt Student Activity Center. Admission and parking are free; the event will be held rain or shine. “The International festival is an excellent opportunity for […]

The Office of International Programs was honored to host the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program this past July, when a group of 22 student scholars representing 15 countries was welcomed to the Charlotte campus. This initiative, offered in partnership with the Institute of International Education and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and […]

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. […]