graduation

Apr 6, 2022

Spring 2022 Graduation Ceremony

The College of Education’s Spring 2022 Graduation Ceremony will be held Friday, May 6, at 5 p.m. in Reynolds Coliseum. This is an in-person ceremony, though the ceremony will also be…

Dec 14, 2021

College of Education Class of 2021: ‘Drive the Educational Change We Need So All Learners Have a Real Opportunity to Thrive’

The NC State College of Education recognized more than 160 graduates during a graduation ceremony on December 14.

Dec 8, 2021

College of Education to Hold December 2021 Graduation Ceremony Dec. 14

The NC State College of Education will celebrate the graduation of 167 new alumni during its December 2021 Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 1:30 p.m. in McKimmon Center's Room 1. Meet some of our new alumni.

Dec 8, 2021

Jacqueline Perry-Higgs, Savannah Blystone to Deliver Charge to Students at College of Education’s Graduation Dec. 14

Jacqueline Perry-Higgs and Savannah Whitehurst Blystone will be the student speakers at the NC State College of Education’s graduation ceremony Dec. 14. Perry-Higgs will deliver a charge to graduating doctoral…

Dec 7, 2021

My Student Experience: Air Force ROTC Cadet and Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Student James Paul ‘21 to Join United States Space Force

Growing up a fan of science fiction classics like Star Trek and Star Wars, James Paul ‘21 has always been fascinated by space. Now, after graduation, the Air Force ROTC cadet and technology, engineering, and design education major will pursue his dreams as a space operations officer in the United States Space Force.

Dec 7, 2021

Jacqueline Perry-Higgs ‘21EDD: ‘I Have a Desire to Impact Teaching and Learning by Supporting Teachers and Administrators as They Diligently Work to Change the Lives of Children’

With a passion for curriculum and instruction, Jacqueline Perry-Higgs ‘21EDD joined the Northeast Leadership Academy’s first Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision cohort. Now, she plans to apply what she learned in the program to her current position and to potential future roles as either an assistant superintendent or chief academic officer.

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

Arif Rachmatullah ’21PHD: ‘The NC State College of Education has Great Faculty Members, and Working With Them Has Helped Me Develop the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes I Need to Achieve my Dream’

Arif Rachmatullah has always been passionate about understanding how people learn science in different environments. As he graduates from the NC State College of Education with a Ph.D. in the Learning and Teaching in STEM science education program area of study, he believes that his time working with faculty in the college has given him the tools he needs to achieve his dream of becoming a successful education researcher.