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Congrats, May 2026 Graduates!

From our first graduates of the Transformational Scholarships Program to future counselors, teachers and school leaders, the NC State College of Education welcomed over 370 new alumni during its May 2026 graduation ceremony.

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Introducing Elevate

In January 2025, we welcomed seven students who make up the inaugural cohort of NC State’s inclusive postsecondary education program, Elevate. Administratively housed in the College of Education, Elevate is a university-wide initiative designed for North Carolina residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  

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Students part of Elevate

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Transformational Scholars

Transformational Scholars

Thanks to a generous gift from the Anonymous Trust, we’ve established the Transformational Scholarships Program to prepare 100 teachers for eastern North Carolina.

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Paola Sztajn

Meet Our Dean

Paola Sztajn began serving as the College of Education’s dean on April 1, 2022.

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Belk Center

Belk Center

Our Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research supports community colleges across North Carolina and beyond through executive leadership programs, research and our Doctor of Education program.

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Friday Institute

Friday Institute

Our Friday Institute for Educational Innovation supports in-service teachers and K-12 schools across North Carolina and beyond by conducting research, developing resources and providing professional development programs.

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“If anybody is considering going into education, I would say their first stop should be the NC State College of Education.”

– Terry Hennings ’15MAT

2023 Wake County Public School System Teacher of the Year

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Assistant Professor Amato Nocera

Assistant Professor Amato Nocera Selected as National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

Amato Nocera, an assistant professor in NC State’s College of Education, has been selected to join the prestigious National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellows program.

Professor Dennis Davis stands with College of Education Dean Paola Sztajn as he receives an award.

Professor Dennis Davis Wins College of Education’s Faculty Strategic Excellence Award

Professor of Literacy Education Dennis Davis has been selected as the 2026 recipient of NC State College of Education’s Faculty Strategic Excellence Award.

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My Student Experience: College of Education Students Provide Reading Support through Community Allies for Reading Engagement (CARE)

Danya Sulaiman has learned a lot about teaching reading during her time as a middle grades English language arts and social studies major, but she wanted to get more opportunities to put the lessons she was learning into practice. When she saw an email advertising tutoring positions with NC State’s Community Allies for Reading Engagement (CARE), she knew it would be a perfect fit.

Upcoming Events

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Jul 13

Monday9:00 AM

PACKED Summit
Aug 17

Monday

First Day of Fall 2026 Classes
Oct 25

Sunday3:00 PM

Homecoming Signature Speaker and Alumni Awards Event