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May 4, 2026

How Study Abroad Program Shaped Poole Student’s Global Perspective

Poole College of Management senior and Global Corps Scholar Grace Lowery has not only studied abroad during her time at NC State but also mentors international students and supports global programming, all of which strengthens her own cultural competency. Private support helps make these high-impact experiences — and many others — possible.
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Mar 11, 2026

Support Global Learning on Day of Giving 2026

At NC State, global learning is so much more than just traveling to a different country. On March 25, help Wolfpack students Think and Do like never before by #GivingPack to support the Office of Global Engagement.
Athalia Windham smiling in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.

Jan 12, 2026

Centennial Scholar Athalia Windham Uses Enrichment Funds to Study Abroad in Prague

Last spring, Athalia Windham, a junior majoring in textile engineering, used her Centennial Scholarship’s enrichment funds to support her study abroad experience in Prague. Windham’s unforgettable trip also opened the door to global learning.
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Jan 12, 2026

NC State Shines in Latest Open Doors Report

NC State’s strong commitment to global learning, which is bolstered by donor support, continues to shine in the latest Open Doors report. The university ranked 2nd in the state and 43rd in the nation for study abroad participation and continues to enroll talented international students from around the world.
A group of College of Education students stands in front of a hobbit hole on the set of Lord of the Rings in New Zealand.

Aug 12, 2025

Around the World: College of Education Students Unlock Global Opportunities Through Study Abroad

Over the past academic year, more than 60 College of Education students, including several scholarship recipients, studied abroad in over a dozen countries. These high-impact experiences help them grow as global educators and impact the lives of learners closer to home.

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Apr 29, 2025

Podcast: Exploring NC State’s High-Impact Experiences, With Holly Hurlburt

On our Season 4 finale, we’re joined by Holly Hurlburt, associate dean of the University College’s Academic Enrichment Programs, to learn more about the high-impact experiences available to NC State students.
Illustration of a person in a white hat looking at various international landmarks circling the frame.

Apr 15, 2025

Wolfpack Wanderlust

Scholarship support has helped fuel a dramatic increase in the number of NC State students experiencing study abroad.
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Apr 2, 2025

Seventh Day of Giving Showcases Passion for NC State

Fueled by donors representing various industries, regions and connections to the university, Day of Giving 2025 proved once again that passion for NC State ties the Pack together.
Four women in graduation gowns throwing their caps in front of Talley Student Union.

Oct 7, 2024

Day of Giving: One Day, Year-Round Impact

It’s been six months since NC State Day of Giving 2024. Learn more about how we came together for 24 hours to make a difference all year long.
Holly Hurlburt and her students in Prague in spring 2022.

Oct 3, 2023

A Champion of Learning by Doing

Holly Hurlburt helps students familiarize themselves with NC State’s campus — and the wider world around them. Private support enables NC State students to take part in unforgettable study-abroad trips and broaden their horizons, and Hurlburt never misses an opportunity to join them.