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A photo of Layla Allen receiving the Orange County Schools 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year award.

Nov 26, 2024

Layla Allen ’23 Named Orange County Schools 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year

NC State College of Education alumna Layla Allen '23 has been named Orange County School's Beginning Teacher of the Year.

Nov 25, 2024

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘My Goal Was to Help Young People Appreciate the Wonder and Achievement of Learning,’ Says Tamar Avineri ’16PHD

Twenty years ago, Tamar Avineri '16PHD applied for a position at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Now, this award-winning educator is chair of the school's Department of Mathematics and teaches advanced courses that prepare her students to become creative thinkers and problem solvers.

Nov 5, 2024

In the Spotlight: Robin McWilliams, Director, Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village

In this series called In the Spotlight, we feature one staff member each month. In this edition, we spotlight Robin McWilliams, director of the Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village, one…

Nov 1, 2024

Dean Paola Sztajn Joins Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy Panel to Share Lessons in Leadership

NC State College of Education Dean Paola Sztajn joined Deanna Dannels, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Kathryn Meurs, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine; and Doneka Scott, vice chancellor and dean for the Division of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs; to share lessons in leadership as part of a panel discussion hosted by the Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy during NC State's Red and White Week.

Oct 31, 2024

Longtime Museum of the Cherokee People President Bob Blankenship ’60 Named NC State College of Education Alumnus of the Year

In recognition of the profound educational impact longtime Museum of the Cherokee People President Bob Blankenship '60 has made over the course of his lifetime, he has been named the NC State College of Education’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus.

Oct 24, 2024

Professor and Dean Emerita Mary Ann Danowitz Will Use Fulbright Specialist Award to Explore Gender Equality for European Union INSPIRE Project

NC State College of Education Professor and Dean Emerita Mary Ann Danowitz will spend six weeks at the Open University of Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, this fall as the recipient of a Fulbright Specialist Award.

Oct 21, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Transformational Scholarship Program Creates Opportunity for Camilla Torres to Teach in Duplin County

When Camilla Torres was named a Transformational Scholar, it not only provided her with the financial support she needed to attend NC State, but also instilled in her a sense of accomplishment that has stuck with her ever since.

A photo of Sara Vogel with a quote: Nothing Is More Thrilling Than Learning Something New and Sparking Curiosity in Another Person

Sep 26, 2024

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Nothing Is More Thrilling Than Learning Something New and Sparking Curiosity in Another Person,’ Says Sara Vogel ’13MED

As a researcher, Sara Vogel '13MED, the Title IX coordinator at Hawaii Community College, is focused on implementing innovative ways to lower the rates of sexual violence on college campuses.

A graphic with the words reading: 178 new undergraduate students — a nearly 5 percent increase from last year and a 21 percent increase from five years ago.

Sep 11, 2024

College of Education Begins 2024-2025 with Another Rise in Undergraduate Enrollment; Teaching Fellows Welcome Largest Incoming Cohort in NC

The NC State College of Education opened the 2024-2025 academic year with 674 undergraduate students—its largest number of undergraduates in at least 10 years. Of those, 178 are new undergraduate students—a nearly 5 percent increase from last year and a 21 percent increase from five years ago.

Sep 5, 2024

Meet Elevate Program Manager Tamira White: ‘Elevate Is Going To Be a Transformational Experience’

Tamira White joined the NC State College of Education this past spring as the program director for Elevate, NC State’s new inclusive post-secondary education program. She talks about this new program and her background in the field.