Go Global NC

12/19/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Jim Hunt. His lifelong commitment to public service, education, and the global engagement of North Carolina shaped our state in profound and lasting ways. Governor Hunt believed deeply in the power of partnership, international collaboration, and preparing North Carolina to lead in an interconnected world.

We are grateful to be among the many who will carry forward his extraordinary legacy, especially his vision for strengthening North Carolina’s role on the global stage. His leadership continues to inspire our work and our responsibility to serve with purpose, integrity, and optimism for the future.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Governor Hunt’s family and loved ones during this time of loss.

With gratitude and remembrance,�The Global NC Team

09/20/2024

We are hiring! Go Global NC is hiring for a Development and Partnerships Director. Check out our job posting here: https://www.afptriangle.org/jobs/go-global-nc/

11/20/2023

We join the international community in tribute to First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who was a friend and inspiration to Go Global NC. On a warm afternoon in 1979, Rosalynn Carter came to Raleigh to celebrate our very first citizen exchange. With enthusiasm and great cheer, she congratulated our group of 250 North Carolinians setting off for Newcastle, England, to experience another culture and build bonds of friendship between our two countries. Our founder, Millie Ravenel, and North Carolina First Lady Carolyn Hunt had the privilege of meeting Rosalynn Carter and joined her on stage to launch our work connecting North Carolina to the world.

It was a challenge issued by then-President Jimmy Carter to states to develop citizen-to-citizen diplomacy efforts that led Gov. Jim Hunt to create the Center for International Understanding, now Go Global NC. Still today, we draw inspiration from Rosalynn Carter’s humble demeanor and powerful, open heart in our continued commitment to learn from each other.

10/04/2023

We are delighted to support International Focus in their hosting of a Global Social on October 30th. Connect with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds, enjoy refreshments, performances, and more. This event will shine a spotlight on ‘Hidden No More,’ an extraordinary delegation of eight women in STEM from various corners of the world. This group, recognized as one of the Department of State’s flagship International Visitor Leadership Program projects, will engage in an enlightening panel discussion during the event. To register, click here: https://internationalfocus.org/fall-2023-global-social/

09/26/2022

Join us on October 6, 2022 - for a conversation with Adriana Maria Cortes Jimenez. Adriana has been a valuable partner for Go Global NC for decades, and we are thrilled to have her here in NC and learn more about her grassroot efforts, working to sustainably advance education and economic development in collaboration with local communities, the private sector and the government. More details in the attached link.
Time: 6:00pm
Address: FedEx Global Education Center, 4th Floor Space, 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, 27599

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05/08/2022

Today we celebrate with Millie Ravenel as she received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UNC-Chapel Hill this morning. Millie was Go Global NC’s founding executive director and currently serves on our board of directors. She is being honored for her public service to the state of North Carolina and her body of work to help make North Carolina more globally-engaged. Congratulations, Millie on receiving this prestigious award! To read more about Millie and the 3 other recipients of honorary degrees at UNC-Chapel Hill’s graduation ceremony, click

The University will confer these prestigious awards to four individuals at Commencement to recognize their outstanding service to humanity.

10/13/2021

Join us for the 2021 NC Global Advantage Forum - The Future is Now! Early bird special pricing ends October 15!
Registration available here: https://lnkd.in/d75i37Ux
See the line up of NC experts! https://lnkd.in/dA5x8p7s

04/07/2021

North Carolina already IS global, and we need to ignite the spark in our education, business, community, and policy leaders to build the path to global education. Watch for a new video on this important topic coming soon, including Go Global NC's Meredith Henderson. The video is supported by the NC Coalition for Global Competitiveness.

02/22/2021

Hear from N.C. Coalition for Global Competitiveness co-chairs Sec. of State Elaine Marshall and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler in a 2-minute video about how North Carolina is stepping up with local solutions to global challenges.

Hear from co-chairs Sec. of State Elaine Marshall and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler about how North Carolina is stepping up with local solutions to global…

02/02/2021

The NC Coalition for Global Competitiveness is proud to announce Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler as its new joint chairs.

12/16/2020

Educators - Today is the Day! Join us at 3:30 PM to hear from Internet Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Yvonne Marie Andrés, who will tell you how to join CyberFair 2021! Zoom https://northcarolina-edu.zoom.us/j/97609972570 , passcode 897624

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12/10/2020

NC Educators! Join us on Dec. 16 at 3:30 PM to hear from Dr. Yvonne Marie Andrés, Internet Hall of Fame inductee and expert in collaborative learning, global connections, and educational outreach. She'll tell you how you can join the International CyberFair 2021 at this free virtual meeting!
Mark your calendars: Zoom info: https://northcarolina-edu.zoom.us/j/97609972570 , passcode 897624