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Sergio Madera-Garcia is Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Community Building and Leadership Development

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A headshot of Tiffany Flowers

Apr 29, 2025

My Student Experience: Tiffany Flowers ’25MED Leading Readiness Program to Support Summer Interns

This summer, a group of NC State College of Education students will give back to their communities through the College of Education Summer Internship Program, a competitive five-week program started…
Karrie Dixon, second from left, with College of Education faculty.

Jul 31, 2024

A Leader from the Pack

Karrie Dixon '03EED is prepared to lead North Carolina Central University to new heights as its chancellor.
Students walk by Turrlington Residence Hall during a fall day. Photo by Marc Hal

May 23, 2024

My Student Experience: Graduate Assistants in University Housing Make Campus Feel Like Home

Each semester, thousands of students call NC State's campus home and, whether they live in Bowen or Bragaw, Sullivan or Syme, their experiences are shaped by the College of Education students who work as graduate assistants in University Housing.
Photo of Sergio Medara-Garcia with quote: Just Knowing That I Was Helping Other Students in Bridging Those Gaps, It Felt Really Good.

Oct 4, 2023

#WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Just Knowing That I Was Helping Other Students in Bridging Those Gaps, It Felt Really Good,’ Says Sergio Madera-Garcia

Sergio Madera-Garcia, a master's student in the higher education administration program, works to take advantage of opportunities to support students and educators.

Ryan Velazquez

May 2, 2023

Part of the Pack as Employees — and Graduates

Ryan Velazquez and Tania Gavino-Lopez melded theory in the classroom with experience in the field as they worked on campus while pursuing master’s degrees in higher education administration.

Apr 27, 2023

‘I Am a Proud Wolfpack Mom:’ College of Education Employee Celebrates Graduation of Son, Daughter From the College This May

Gabriella Sinkovic-Story '23MED was the first member of her family to join the Wolfpack. Then, her brother, Garin Sinkovic '23, and her mother, Gail Sinkovic, both joined the NC State College of Education as a student and an employee, respectively. Now, this Wolfpack family is looking forward to celebrating Gabriella and Garin's graduation.
Monica Meza Wearing Graduation Cap In Front of the Court of North Carolina

Dec 8, 2022

Monica Meza ’22MED: ‘I Want to See the Number of First-generation Students Increase in Colleges and Programs Around the United States’

As a first-generation college student, Moniza Meza knows how important it is to feel supported in the field of higher education. It's why she decided to earn her master of education in higher education administration, to make a difference in the lives of students like her.

Karrie Dixon Graphic

Nov 28, 2022

WhyIChoseEducation: ‘Education is an Avenue to Social and Economic Mobility,’ Says Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Karrie Dixon ’97, ’03EDD

Karrie Dixon '97, '03EDD was named chancellor of Elizabeth City State University in 2018. Since then, the university has turned around flagging enrollment numbers and become an economic driver in northeastern North Carolina.

Nov 15, 2022

Doctoral Disertation: Matt Lengen

Matt Lengen: Binding Admission at Private Higher Education Institutions and Implications for Tuition Revenue and Discounting. Under the direction of Dr. Paul Umbach and Dr. Stephen Porter. Thursday, December 15,…
NC State College of Education graduate student Sergio Madera-Garcia

Sep 14, 2022

Sergio Madera-Garcia is Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Community Building and Leadership Development

Sergio Madera-Garcia, a first-year graduate student in the Higher Education Administration program, wants to advance diversity, equity and inclusion by working to make sure everyone has a sense of community…