FIRST TITLE VI-FUNDED PAN-ASIA NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES
About Us
Carolina Asia Center is the flagship Asia institute of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the leading center of its kind in the southeastern U.S. Our mission is to promote intercultural exchange between the U.S. and Asia, and to improve and support education and research on Asia.
We develop resources for engagement with Asia-related topics through seminars, language study, outreach, cultural competency, study abroad and visiting scholars programs. Beyond Carolina, we collaborate with regional and international institutions to develop educational programs that focus on Asia.
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Our Work
Learn about our collaborations with professional schools, departments, centers, and student organizations as well as with regional and international institutions to develop educational programs on Asia.
Scholarships
Fund your travel abroad to Asia with the Phillips Ambassadors Program, Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships, Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship, or the Weir Honors Fellowship in Asian Studies.
Outreach
Check out the global resources we have available for K-12 and community college educators including over 140 lesson plans, partnerships, professional development in North Carolina and beyond Carolina.
Recent News
UNC Global Reports on Climate change, environmental diplomacy require coalition-building, say senior diplomats
This article was originally published by UNC Global Affairs, written by Claire Cusick. You can access the article here. “UNC-Chapel Hill hosts annual forum with the American Academy of Diplomacy” Carolina students understand the urgency of climate change. During the … Read more
UNC Global Reports on Carolina joins Japan-led global education initiative
This article was originally published by UNC Global Affairs, written by Joshua K. Jennings. You can access the article here. “Five-year project stimulates U.S.-Japan partnerships, exchange” Carolina’s Associate Provost for Global Affairs Heather Ward returned to Japan in January 2024, … Read more
UNC Global Reports on Carolina Asia Center Trains Fort Liberty Soldiers
This article was originally published by UNC Global Affairs. You can access the article here. “UNC faculty provide meaningful expertise to soldiers in Asian language, culture, history” The Carolina Asia Center (CAC) is sharing UNC’s expertise on East, … Read more
Upcoming Events
Halal bi Halal Fulbright Snack and Share
Friday 5:30 pm
2024 Asia Scholar Network Conference
Saturday 8:30 am
Sufiyana: A Night of Music
Sunday 6:00 pm
2024 Bringing Southeast Asia Home workshop
Monday 8:30 am