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Mar 16, 2023

College of Education to Establish Goodnight Distinguished Professorship in Early Literacy

NC State’s College of Education is establishing the Goodnight Distinguished Professorship in Early Literacy thanks to a gift from longtime NC State supporters Dr. Jim and Mrs. Ann Goodnight. The professorship will support the activities of a professor who focuses on teaching the science of reading in early literacy. 

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Nov 8, 2022

A Mission to Educate, With Support From the Foundation Board

The College of Education’s new Mission Makers Program, designed to help first-year students understand the history surrounding access to and relationships with K-12 education across diverse North Carolina locations, is one of nearly a dozen initiatives across the university supported by a grant from the NC State University Foundation Board.

Oct 26, 2022

Podcast: Celebrating the Darla Buchanan Scholarship

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, Matt Friedrick, executive director of development for the College of Education, joins to discuss the Darla Buchanan Scholarship, a new need-based scholarship in the College of Education awarded to NC State undergraduate students who are studying elementary education and are committed to advancing diversity in the teaching profession.

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Jul 26, 2022

Transformational Scholarships Program Announces Inaugural Cohort of Scholars

Sixteen students from across Eastern North Carolina have been selected to join the inaugural cohort of the NC State College of Education's Transformational Scholarships Program.

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May 24, 2022

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘We’re All Part of a Broader Community of Individuals Who Want Our World to be a Better Place Tomorrow Than it is Today,’ Says Carl Harris ’98EDD

As a first-generation college student, Carl Harris' passion for education began at an early age, when he saw how knowledge could unlock opportunities. Now, as the NC State College of Education's board chair, he works toward supporting educational growth for others.

May 20, 2022

NC State College of Education’s Excellence Fund Was Top Performing Fund on Day of Giving For Second Year in Row

For the second year in a row, the NC State College of Education's Excellence Fund was the top performing fund on NC State's Day of Giving, outperforming all other university funds in total number of gifts.

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Mar 29, 2022

Support for NC State College of Education On Day of Giving Leads to 808 Gifts, $860,000 Raised

NC State College of Education supporters showed their commitment to the college during the university's Day of Giving on March 24 by contributing 808 gifts, which raised more than $860,000 for the college.

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Mar 9, 2022

With Decades of Experience as an Educational Leader, Carl Harris ’98EDD Named NC State College of Education Board Chair

With decades of experience as a leader in the field of education, Carl Harris '98EDD began serving as the new NC State College of Education Board chair on March 8.

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Jan 27, 2022

An Extraordinary Difference: Bria Cofield Wright

Third-generation educator Bria Cofield Wright ’16 ’19 is able to continue her family’s proud academic tradition thanks in part to funding from NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. The scholarship and fellowship recipient is now positioned for an even brighter future through support from her Pack, with her students also benefiting as a result.

College of Education met 251% of its Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign goal

Jan 27, 2022

An Extraordinary Milestone: College of Education Ends Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign Raising More than Double Its Goal

The College of Education concludes the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign raising $52.5M—more than double its campaign goal.