graduate students

Dec 7, 2021

Ha Nguyen ’21PHD: ‘Education is the Key to Helping People Create a Better Life for Themselves’

As a college-level lecturer in Vietnam, Ha Nguyen realized she could reach more students in more classrooms by improving teacher performance. Now, with her Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, Nguyen hopes to use the skills she developed in the NC State College of Education to increase educational access and quality for disadvantaged students in developing countries. 

Dec 7, 2021

Frédérique Yova ‘21PHD: ‘I Hope to Continue to Advocate for Young Children and Their Families Through Research Focusing on Early Childhood Education and Early Mathematics’

Inspired by her time in the classroom, Frédérique Yova ‘21PHD decided to focus her research on elementary mathematics education. In the College of Education, she found a welcoming environment where she was able to strengthen her research skills and prepare to be an advocate for equitable access to early mathematics experiences for all children. 

Dec 7, 2021

Ewarja Hinton ’21MED: ‘Throughout This Program, I Gained Knowledge, Skills and Experience to Help Me Both Personally and Professionally’

Ewarja Hinton ’21MED fell in love with education several years ago as a teacher assistant for an elementary school class. Now, as a supervisor, she has earned her Master of Education in training and development to create training programs to help her employees better learn and prepare for their own careers. 

Dec 7, 2021

Savannah Whitehurst Blystone ’21MED: ‘I Can Go to Sleep Happily Every Night Knowing That I Am in a Profession That Truly Makes a Difference

Savannah Whitehurst Blystone ’21MED said that she did not choose education; education chose her. After initially fighting her calling, Blystone realized that she belonged in the classroom and a career as an educator would allow her to make a difference in the lives of children. 

Nov 23, 2021

Inside Higher Ed: When the Boxes No Longer Fit

Many more multiracial students are coming to colleges, and institutions must reconstruct their landscapes to foster a sense of belonging for them, write College of Education master's students Kate Hermsmeyer, George Dou and Kelsey Oberbroeckling for Inside Higher Ed. 

Oct 27, 2021

John M. Belk Impact Fellowship, Higher Education Administration Program Prepare Graduate Student Jamison Lowery ’22MED to Meet Goal of Serving Underrepresented Students

Jamison Lowery ’22MED, one of 15 students selected for a competitive John M. Belk Impact Fellowship, shares how he was inspired to pursue a career in education to serve underrepresented students and how the Higher Education Administration program is preparing him to do that. 

Oct 14, 2021

Inside Higher Ed: The Culture of Institutional Philanthropy Must Change

Graduate student Juliana Bohland discusses her own experiences in institutional advancement and the need for representation in the field. 

Oct 7, 2021

Red and White Week Event: Life Beyond Graduate School: A Candid Alumni Conversation

As part of of Red and White Week Event activities, the College of Education’s Student Success and Strategic Community Engagement team will host Life Beyond Graduate School: A Candid Alumni Conversation on… 

Aug 10, 2021

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘I’m Really Focused on Finding Untapped Skills and Getting Individuals in Jobs for Social and Economic Mobility,’ Says Lance Gooden ’22EDD

Watching his mother serve as an advocate for underserved students in Vernamfield, Jamaica, Lance Gooden ’22EDD developed a passion for increasing educational success for all learners within the field of education. As a community college administrator, he strives to help underserved and disadvantaged populations navigate the community college system and succeed. 

Aug 10, 2021

Meet Our Incoming Students: 3 of Our Newest Doctoral Students in Program Areas of Study Related to Educational Equity

The NC State College of Education will welcome over 390 graduate students this fall. Meet three of the college’s newest doctoral students -- each of them coming from various backgrounds, but are all in programs areas of study related to educational equity.