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The Office of International Programs is pleased to announce the inaugural OIP Symposium during International Education Week on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This year’s symposium centers on the theme of The Value of Global Education: Career Readiness & Power Skill Development, highlighting the transformative impact of international education on academic, personal and professional development. This […]
The International Festival is centered around booths arranged in marketplace style representing the cultures of over 35 nations. The booths are staffed by UNC Charlotte students and members of the Charlotte area community. The International Festival also includes dance performances, a Parade of Nations and much more! The International Festival is open to the public […]
On June 28th, the Office of International Programs (OIP) welcomed a group of 44 English language teachers from Brazil to UNC Charlotte. The teachers will be in Charlotte through early August as part of a six-week professional development program known as the Programa de Desenvolvimento Profissional para Professores de Lingua Inglesa nos EUA, or PDPI. […]
UNC Charlotte students with a passion for Japanese culture recently showcased their experiences during a poster presentation highlighting the Spring Break faculty-led program Japan: Japanese Cities in the Age of the Shoguns. Led by Mahren Ehlers, Ph.D., the 10-day immersive experience offered students a unique lens into Japan’s urban history and contemporary life. Japan continues […]
On March 7, Denise Medeiros received the 2025 North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE) Martha Fitch Trigonis Award, recognizing her 30-year commitment to international education. This award honors individuals for their exceptional dedication and impactful contributions to international education at the state, regional, and national levels. Denise has served as Associate Director of the […]
On February 26, 2025, the Office of International Programs hosted H.E. Nicole Bintner-Bakshian, Luxembourg’s Ambassador to the United States, for its International Speaker Series. Ambassador Bintner-Bakshian shared insights from her distinguished career in foreign affairs, spanning decades and continents. Her wide-ranging experience includes diplomatic postings in Asia, leadership roles in Luxembourg and international organizations, and […]
AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) awarded the 2025 Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives to Cato College’s Department of Reading and Elementary Education, represented by Dr. Erik Byker and Dr. Adriana Medina. This award recognizes exemplary practice in the intercultural, global, cross-cultural, and international arenas and is overseen […]
From November 18th to 22, UNC Charlotte’s Office of International Programs led the campus in celebrating International Education Week. This commemorative week highlights international education through planning and facilitating various events across campus. Students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures, learn about study abroad programs, and network with international […]
Former Honorary Consul Dr. Carpano and current Honorary Consul Dr. Cecchi had the privilege of attending the induction ceremony for CCI-NC, as the newest members of the Phi Beta Delta MU Chapter at UNC Charlotte. During the event, Phi Beta Delta MU recognized CCI-NC as an organization that exemplifies a strong commitment to international initiatives within […]
UNC Charlotte is celebrating International Education Week Nov. 18-22, and Charlotte dining is playing a major role. SoVi dining hall and Social 704 are serving international fare all week for lunch and dinner. These international dishes include Moroccan beef, gochujang chicken, beef birria, pad thai and more. Crafting this specialty menu was a team effort […]
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is a conscientious partner of campus sustainability initiatives. Since the launching of the sustainability ambassador program at UNC Charlotte, four OIP staff members have participated in this campus-wide effort. The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a professional development program for employees to learn more about the university’s sustainability goals and […]
With three successful consecutive years of offering Global Learning and Internationalization Institute (GLII) for UNC Charlotte faculty, approximately fifty faculty members have joined the community of practice. The community of practice embodies a growing group of internationalization practitioners on campus, who serve as resources to each other and the campus community and enhance the global […]