At UNC-Chapel Hill, students and faculty have opportunities to participate in enriching international academic exchange — sharing ideas, methods and perspectives on global challenges. One of these exchanges involves biomedical engineering education and research with Nagoya University. The “Convolution of … Read more
Every year, Diplomacy Week brings thought leaders in global affairs, national security and diplomacy to Carolina to engage with students. This year, the fourth Diplomacy Week took place Oct. 7-11, 2024. More than 500 students participated in lectures, panel discussions … Read more
Carolina, Jordanian students amplify women’s stories through photography Gracie Young ’26 was at a film studio in Amman, Jordan, listening to a local female producer when she began to understand the importance of women’s empowerment within the arts, a growing … Read more
The continent of Africa has experienced sustained economic growth for more than a decade; however, according to retired U.S. Ambassador Geeta Pasi, due to pandemics, recent military coups and deteriorating security in certain regions, this growth has slowed. Pasi remains … Read more
Every year, Carolina’s Weeks of Welcome helps Tar Heels, both new and returning, transition to campus life. For the third year, UNC Global Affairs and the Study Abroad Office co-hosted the Global Whistle-Stop Tour to showcase the resources, programs and … Read more
For decades, liberalism, free trade and globalization have dominated U.S. foreign policy. According to Daniel W. Drezner, the bipartisan consensus that has reinforced this policy approach has unraveled in recent years. Drezner, a distinguished professor of international politics at Tufts … Read more
In January, Robert Morris joined Honors Carolina as a professional development and career coach. He specializes in advising students interested in diplomacy, foreign affairs and government, and he holds a Federal Advisor Certificate which demonstrates an advanced level of expertise … Read more
In a rapidly changing world, NATO remains critical to the global security architecture. Now 75 years since its founding in 1949, the alliance experiences new challenges and continues to ensure the collective defense of its 32 members, according to General Christopher … Read more
On June 25, U.S. News & World Report released the 2024-2025 global rankings for universities around the world. Of the top 30 institutions, 20 are from the U.S. (up from the previous year) and nine are from the UK, Australia, … Read more
The Diplomacy Lab is one of the newest elements of UNC Global Affairs’ Diplomacy Initiative, which helps UNC students develop and apply skills used by diplomats to solve global challenges — skills like negotiation, preparation and listening to find common … Read more
