In the School of Education (SOE) at UNC Greensboro, we are dedicated to global engagement. Our dedication to global engagement is supported by the SOE Global initiative, which is a network of resources and services specifically designed to help promote and facilitate global engagement in the SOE.
Activities and functions of SOE Global are overseen by the SOE International Committee.
International Faculty and Staff Network
The International Faculty and Staff Network works in collaboration with the University Teaching and Learning Commons and International Programs Center to create resources and provide networking opportunities for international staff and faculty while also supporting internationalization efforts across campus.
International Students
Explore a transformative learning experience that leads to innovation and discovery through engagement with communities that promote equity and diversity.
Study Abroad
Develop a global perspective by traveling abroad. Visit classrooms, meet current and pre-service teachers, and experience the world of education.
Smiley Global Education Ambassador
The Smiley Award recognizes excellence among SOE students who actively participate in internationalization efforts.
Featured Programs
SOE Global Pathway
Pathway offers academic English support for conditionally admitted graduate students at UNC Greensboro. The program includes courses on reading, writing, speaking and listening, and assists students’ academic and cultural transition. Students also participate in seminar classes, attend personalized advising sessions, and engage in conversation partner discussions with other graduate students on campus.

Global News & Events
- MAT TESOL Student Receives Fullbright ETA AwardWe are thrilled to announce that Alex Homes, one of our MAT in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) students, has received a […]
- Congratulations to Kervins Clement and Hannah Ward 2022 Smiley Award Recipients and SOE Global Education Ambassadors!The Smiley Award supports global educational opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Education (SOE) at UNC Greensboro. SOE students who […]
- Dr. Edna Tan (TEHE) recipient of the 2022 AERA Division K AwardThe award recognizes Dr. Calabrese Barton and Dr. Tan for their work to reframe research on STEM teaching and teacher education and its implications for practice in both classrooms and communities.
Please see the calendar list below to find out more about global events that are being offered both in the School of Education and across campus as well as days of observation.
Monday, May 30th
Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 1st
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Sunday, June 19th
Father’s Day
Juneteenth
Monday, July 4th
Independence Day
SOE Global
Email: soeglobal@uncg.edu