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November 2019

Nov 14, 2019

Tell Us About Your Extraordinary Experiences with the College

Nov 14, 2019

Tell Us About the Extraordinary Educators in Your Life

New wolf statue on central campus.

Nov 14, 2019

Patheos: Survey Shows That Friendships with Atheists Can Defeat the Stigma Against Us

Gordon Maples, a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development department at the NC State College of Education discusses an IDEALS Project study that shows the impact of inter-worldview friendships on college campuses.  

Otis Maben with an elementary school student.

Nov 14, 2019

NC State College of Education, Alumni to Be Recognized at Pack’s Nov. 16 Educator Appreciation Day Football Game

North Carolina’s best educators prepare at the NC State College of Education. In every corner of the state, in all 100 counties, NC State alumni are educating children, improving schools and strengthening communities. These alumni and the NC State College of Education will be recognized during NC State Athletics' Educator Appreciation Day football game against Louisville Nov. 16. 

Bria Cofield Wright

Nov 13, 2019

Why I Give: ‘NC State University Produces Some of the Best Teachers. I Want to Make Sure They Continue to Do That,’ Says 5th Grade Teacher Bria Cofield Wright ’16, ’19MED

Bria Cofield Wright ’16, ’19MED set out to become a teacher like her grandmother, Mawmaw. That led her to the NC State College of Education, where she earned two degrees with the help of financial support, which has also inspired her to give back to the college that has made her the elementary school teacher she is today. 

Liam Ryan

Nov 13, 2019

Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Student and Wolfpack Offensive Lineman Liam Ryan ’21: ‘The College of Education Has Given Me So Many Opportunities to Learn and Show My Skill Set’

As an offensive lineman on the Wolfpack football team and a technology, engineering, and design education student in the NC State College of Education, Liam Ryan ’21 has had the opportunity to build things, work with his hands, play football and give back to the community that raised him -- all things that make him the happiest. 

teacher working with a student

Nov 12, 2019

Preparing Extraordinary Educators to Make an Extraordinary Impact

Extraordinary educators prepare at the NC State College of Education. Here, over 1,700 students study across 60-plus degree programs that equip them to be leaders who champion the educational success of all students and who rate among the best educators in North Carolina. 

Stelfanie Williams at NC State Alumni Association's Evening of the Stars Nov. 7

Nov 12, 2019

Stelfanie Williams ’11EDD Named NC State College of Education’s 2019 Distinguished Alumna

An accomplished leader with numerous accolades for her work of 20-plus years in community colleges and higher education in North Carolina, Stelfanie Williams ’11 EDD has been named the NC State College of Education’s 2019 Distinguished Alumna. 

American Education Week 2019

Nov 11, 2019

NC State College of Education to Celebrate American Education Week Nov. 18-22

The NC State College of Education will celebrate American Education Week by hosting more than 20 events the week of Nov. 18-22. American Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. See the schedule of activities. 

Assistant Professor Anna Egalite

Nov 11, 2019

Great Falls Tribune: Student Representation: The Impact of Minority Leaders in Great Falls Public Schools

NC State College of Education Assistant Professor Anna Egalite, Ph.D., discusses how having a teacher of the same race can help students achieve academic, social and emotional success in school.