Brussels Sprouts co-hosts discuss upcoming Russian presidential election On Wednesday, Jan. 31, before the start of the latest Diplomatic Discussion, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Chief Global Officer Barbara Stephenson welcomed Carolina students and faculty and said, “We’re doing … Read more

Aggression as a tool of statecraft cannot be rewarded in the 21st century, Kristjan Prikk, the ambassador to the United States from the Republic of Estonia, said during a Diplomatic Discussion on Thursday, Jan. 25 in Mandela Auditorium. “This is … Read more

Carolina, Japan strengthen relationships, prepare to tackle challenges The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Japan have fostered a meaningful relationship for more than a century. In 1893, Shinzaburo Mogi of Tokyo arrived at Carolina as UNC’s first … Read more

Passion for Russian language propels the academic, professional journey of UNC’s Russian Flagship Program Assistant Director From Global Scholar to assistant director of the Russian Flagship Program, Kat Goodpaster has prioritized pursuing a global education and helping others navigate the … Read more

Africa faces serious economic, diplomatic and environmental challenges because of climate change, but three experts each gave reason for hope during a panel discussion in Mandela Auditorium on Nov. 15. The event was the latest in UNC’s Diplomatic Discussions series, … Read more

International exchange builds connections between Indigenous students from across the world.  In a new international exchange between UNC-Chapel Hill and the National University of Chimborazo (UNACH) in Ecuador, Indigenous students from both universities are connecting with each other and thinking … Read more

In its commitment to providing a global education for all students, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked 13th among U.S. institutions sending students abroad for academic credit during the 2021-22 academic year, according to the 2023 Open … Read more

Students form a new organization to create a space for cultural exchange, professional development and general support for international students.    When Jim Appiah, a senior from Ghana studying Chemistry, and Satvik Chethan, a junior from India studying business and … Read more

Former U.S. Ambassador Charles Ries, a leading expert on the formation of the European Union, outlined the future of transatlantic relations in a visit to UNC-Chapel Hill on Oct. 25 as part of the university’s Diplomacy Initiative.  In his remarks, … Read more

Professor Brenda Yeoh from the National University of Singapore’s Geography department—ranked fifth in the world— visited Carolina in late September to meet faculty in the Department of Geography and give a public talk. She also sat down for an interview … Read more