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Blueprint for Global Engagement 2025 Released
An updated roadmap guiding North Carolina’s global leadership. The NC Coalition for Global Competitiveness has released the updated Blueprint for Global Engagement 2025, continuing North Carolina’s leadership in advancing global engagement across sectors. First...
Global NC Coalition Model Highlighted at National AIEA Conference
This month, Global NC Deputy Director Rachel Page presented at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), one of the leading national gatherings of international education leaders. Rachel joined colleagues from...
Save the Date: 2026 NC Global Advantage Forum – Sponsorships Now Open
Global NC is pleased to announce the launch of sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 NC Global Advantage Forum, our annual gathering of leaders shaping North Carolina’s role in the global economy. The 2026 Forum will explore the theme: From Local Strength to Global...
Global Teachers Gather for Storytelling and Connection
The Global Teachers Executive Council kicked off the year by hosting its first event for the Global Teachers Community: a virtual bonfire-style storytelling gathering. Educators from across North Carolina came together to share global stories and reflect on how their...
Building Global Connections in Western Switzerland
In January, Rachel Page, Deputy Director at Global NC, had the opportunity to join a small North Carolina delegation visiting Western Switzerland. The experience was both energizing and deeply affirming of what is possible through intentional, cross-sector...
A Milestone in Transparency & Trust
We’re proud to share a meaningful milestone for Global NC: we have earned a 98% score and 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, and we’ve achieved the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid - the highest level of recognition offered. These honors reflect our...
Together, We Connected North Carolina and the World in 2024–2025
Thank you. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in Go Global NC’s mission made an extraordinary difference this year. Because of your support, we not only sustained our signature programs—we dreamed bigger. Together, we expanded opportunities, deepened...
Thank you for making the 2025 Forum a success!
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, the insight of our speakers, and the energy of our attendees, the 2025 NC Global Advantage Forum brought leaders together from across North Carolina to explore how global engagement strengthens our state’s economy,...
Such An Honor to Host Mexican Ambassador to the U.S.
It was a tremendous honor to host the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán in June! We were able to share progress on our collective efforts with education partners to increase opportunities for Latino students in our state. Joining the...
$1 Million in State Funds Matched: Advancing Toward One Teacher from Every County Every Year
We are thrilled to announce that $1 million in State funding has been matched by low-wealth counties, greatly expanding our Global Teachers Fellowship. Our first-round efforts to secure matching funds for low-wealth counties to join Global Teachers Fellowship have been a great success.