Aug 19, 2026

The News & Observer: Parents Anxious as Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board Nears Mandarin Program Decision

Goodnight Distinguished Professor Maria Coady told The News & Observer that research shows dual-language immersion programs benefit students, but it’s a challenge to hire staff due to low teacher pay, political opposition, and education funding cuts, on top of a decline in the foreign-born population and immigrant birthrates.

May 1, 2026

Congrats, May 2026 Grads!

From our first graduates of the Transformational Scholarships Program to future counselors, teachers and school leaders, the NC State College of Education will welcome over 370 new alumni during a May 8, 2026 graduation ceremony.

Feb 24, 2026

CBS17: NC State’s Elevate Program Gives Students with Intellectual Disabilities a College Education

Sep 10, 2025

Audrey Newkirk: Elevating to New Heights

The newest members of our Wolfpack have arrived, and they're ready to make the most of their time at NC State. Among them is Audrey Newkirk, who is part of the second cohort of Elevate, NC State's inclusive postsecondary education program.

Sep 3, 2025

NC State Magazine: On the Rise

NC State starts Elevate program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

May 6, 2025

In the Spotlight: Emily Thrasher, Research Scholar with the Friday Institute

For the In the Spotlight series, we feature one staff member on a regular basis. In this edition, we spotlight Emily Thrasher, a research scholar at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and part of the…

May 1, 2025

David Ayers ’99EDD Joining College of Education as Associate Professor of Community College Leadership

David Ayers ’99EDD will join NC State’s College of Education as an associate professor of community college leadership, beginning Aug. 15, 2025. Currently, Ayers is an associate professor of community college leadership and higher education at Old Dominion University, where he has been on the faculty since 2017.

Dec 19, 2024

2024: A Year of Impact

Oct 1, 2024

WUNC: New program for students with disabilities at NC State

North Carolina State University is now accepting applications for an inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, like autism or Down syndrome. "Elevate" is a four-year, non-degree program.

May 17, 2024

Literacy and Community Initiative’s 5th Annual Reading Celebration Highlights Refugee Stories Through Art, Writing

With the support of a Catalyst Grant from the Friday Institute and the College of Education, the Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI) led a yearlong trauma-informed writing and art program for RHP refugee students that culminated April 29 during LCI’s fifth annual reading celebration and art show. It was RHP’s first art show with LCI, held at the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA).