Sponsors

THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL INITIATIVES is a catalyst for the innovative work of faculty and students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formerly known as the University Center for International Studies (UCIS), the Center for Global Initiatives strives to be entrepreneurial and nimble in its approach to fostering initiatives that deepen knowledge and understanding of our complex world. For its work, the Center is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of only nine National Resources Centers for Global Studies.  gi.unc.edu

THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH was established in 1992 by the UNC Board of Governors to confirm the University’s long-standing commitment to its own region. The Center fosters outstanding scholarship exploring every aspect of the South’s rich though often painful past and supports the region’s democratic and progressive future. Its programs emphasize southern history, literature, and culture as well as ongoing social, political, and economic issues.  www.unc.edu/depts/csas

THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT was launched April 1, 2004 and reflects the expanding efforts of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to comprehensively address economic development issues facing North Carolina.  As a designated point-of-contact between UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina businesses and communities, OEBD facilitates economic development partnerships that benefit all North Carolinians. research.unc.edu/oebd

QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL CORP is the world’s leading pharmaceutical services company. Headquartered near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Quintiles employs over 16,000 people in over 50 countries aiding pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies develop new medicines through state of the art partnerships in clinical trials, biostatistical studies, data management and analysis, laboratory services, marketing solutions and innovative investment strategies. Of the thirty top-selling drugs in the world for the past five years, Quintiles has helped develop or market every one.  www.quintiles.com