About Us

The CHASS Office of Global and Interdisciplinary Partnerships connects faculty with global and interdisciplinary opportunities across the college, the university and around the world. Whether you’re looking to build new collaborations, pursue external funding or expand your research and teaching through international partnerships, we’re here to help.

CHASS faculty are already making an impact through innovative collaborations that advance the college’s strategic priorities while improving the lives of people in North Carolina and across the globe. We are committed to supporting and expanding these efforts and encourage you to explore the resources below. If you’re interested in developing a new partnership or aren’t sure where to begin, please reach out—we’re happy to help.

July 29, 2026

NC State Web Platform Unlocks Arabic Family Histories

Eighty-four handwritten Arabic letters sat carefully preserved but unread for decades. Written by Charles Wassaf’s grandfather after emigrating from ‘Amchit, Lebanon, to Shreveport, Louisiana, in the late 1890s, they held generations of ancestral history locked inside a language no one in the family could read. That changed when Wassaf turned for help to NC State’s…

June 25, 2026

Two CHASS Professors Earn Fulbright Awards for Global Research Initiatives

Two CHASS professors earned Fulbright awards for international research initiatives in Australia and Northern Latvia, showcasing the college’s academic expertise on a global stage. Body

March 17, 2026

CHASS Students Gain Global Leadership Experience in The Gambia

Four CHASS students traveled to The Gambia for an immersive experiential learning trip, mentoring local girls and gaining hands-on experience in leadership, cultural exchange and global engagement.

Global and Interdisciplinary Initiatives

Explore CHASS’ Global Reach

See where CHASS faculty are making an impact around the world through the CHASS International Connections Map.

Interdisciplinary Faculty Fellows Program

Interested in collaborating with colleagues on an interdisciplinary research initiative? Learn more about the CHASS Interdisciplinary Faculty Fellows Program, which fosters collaboration among scholars for sustained discussions and interdisciplinary projects such as publications, grants, curriculum development and community engagement.

Past Cohorts

• Humans, Futures and Sustainabilities
• Advancing the Teaching of Critical Thinking

CHASS Global Council

The CHASS Global Council serves as a collaborative committee for advancing the college’s global efforts. The committee will provide guidance, share best practices, and align departmental activities with the college’s broader global goals.

Global Innovation Fund

Looking for seed funding to launch a globally focused project? Consider the Global Innovation Fund, which supports faculty at all ranks in their teaching, curricular development, research, creative endeavors and engagement with a global focus.

CHASS Interdisciplinary Centers

Center for Family and Community Engagement

Founded in 2008, the center fosters partnerships among families, communities and the academic sphere that address and support families through community engagement.

Centering AI in Society and Ethics Initiative

This initiative brings together researchers across disciplines to advance responsible AI through collaborative research, public engagement and ethical approaches that ensure AI benefits society.

Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies

The center is dedicated to research about Lebanese immigrants in the U.S. and throughout the world — and to preserving and sharing that knowledge with scholars and the general public.

Additional Resources and Opportunities

Contact Us

For more information about any of these programs or partnership opportunities, contact Denis Provencher, Associate Dean for Global and Interdisciplinary Partnerships, at [email protected].