Category: Global Programs
How Eleanor Murray connects daydreaming to diplomacy
In the summer of 2021, Eleanor Murray studied in South Korea as a Phillips Ambassador. Through the program, she produced a research paper on the socioeconomic status of North Koreans … Read more
Roots of Afro-Latin rhythms
Researchers speak to Black dancers, choreographers, musicians, and academics about the roots of various Afro-Latin rhythms, the role of dance and music in identity formation, and how racism manifests in … Read more
Engaging lectures and discussions mark UNC’s first Diplomacy Week April 19-22
The inaugural Diplomacy Week at Carolina is happening April 19-22. Join UNC Global’s Diplomacy Initiative for a week filled with engaging lectures and discussions featuring notable speakers and accomplished Carolina … Read more
Former Ambassador to Brazil on skills for a successful career in international affairs
Ambassador (Ret.) Liliana Ayalde believes that risks, passion, language-learning and diversity are vital attributes to the makings of a strong leader in the world of foreign affairs.
War in Ukraine: What are our experts saying?
Hundreds tuned in March 2 to hear a Carolina panel’s responses to the crisis at a GAA Think Fast webinar.
2022 Tanner Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Learn why one instructor assigned his students to do “The Twist,” how five-question lecture quizzes became a surprising class favorite and more.
Across continents, Florence Babb collaborates to enhance course instruction
When Florence Babb, professor of anthropology, heard about Collaborative Online International Learning, she jumped at the opportunity to enhance her class and ultimately took her work to Ecuador, where she’s … Read more
Combining science and policy: Angel Hsu’s journey into climate conservation
Assistant professor of public policy and a faculty member in the environment, ecology and energy program, Angel Hsu is also founder and director of the Data-Driven EnviroLab, an interdisciplinary research … Read more
Economist forecasts omicron’s infectiousness
Carolina researcher Peter Reinhard Hansen uses econometrics methods to show that the omicron variant is three times more contagious than delta in an analysis of Danish data. His model can … Read more
Six undergraduates selected as UNC Phillips Ambassadors for study in Asia
Six undergraduates from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were selected as Phillips Ambassadors for Spring 2022 study abroad programs in Asia.
Bookmark This
Bookmark This is a feature that highlights new books by College authors. This month: “Precarious Asia: Global Capitalism and Work in Japan, South Korea and Indonesia” by Arne L. Kalleberg, … Read more
Teaching Awards honor 25 educators
Selected from more than 800 nominations, the winners of the 2022 University Teaching Awards will receive special recognition at the Jan. 15 men’s basketball game. Many of the winners are … Read more
Sharing Black history and culture
Senior Saskia Staimpel has expanded her interests in Black student activism through undergraduate research and a fellowship at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History.
UNC-Chapel Hill receives platinum award for global learning, research and engagement
Carolina received the 2021 Institutional Award for Global Learning, Research and Engagement from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in recognition of inclusive and comprehensive efforts to internationalize its … Read more
African Studies Center receives grant to develop elementary school content
The African Studies Center has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Oak Foundation for their project, “K-5 digital learning of contemporary Africa using technology,” which will produce resources for elementary school educators.
UNC-Chapel Hill ranks 52nd in 2022 ‘Times Higher Education’ World University Rankings
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks 52nd among the world’s top 1,600 research universities, according to the London-based ‘Times Higher Education’ World University Rankings.
Area Studies Centers host Cultural Kitchen Series for N.C. educators
The UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University area studies centers connected with North Carolina educators in kitchens across the state in three virtual Cultural Kitchen sessions that explored dishes from Latin … Read more
New Asian American Center opens
The center, led by Heidi Kim of the department of English and comparative literature, gives students, faculty and staff of Asian descent a place to call their own.
Insight into Afghanistan
In its 20 years in Afghanistan, the United States scored some victories in the war on terror, but terrorism expert Navin Bapat fears that the current U.S. withdrawal and Taliban … Read more
UNC-Chapel Hill ranks 29th in 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked 29th in the world and 20th in the United States among global universities, according to the 2021 Academic Ranking of World … Read more