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Decorative headshot of Professor Paul Umbach

Apr 28, 2026

Professor Paul Umbach Receives Fulbright Scholar Award

Paul Umbach, a professor of higher education and adult and lifelong education in NC State’s College of Education, has received a Fulbright-Tampere University Scholar Award for the 2026-27 academic year. During his time as a Fulbright Scholar, Umbach will be based at Tampere University in Finland.

Teacher of the Year Cason Justice holds his award alongside two other men doing the wolfpack hand sign.

Apr 28, 2026

Teaching Fellows Alum Cason Justice ’12 Named 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year

Celebrating the good in North Carolina’s public schools is a top priority for Cason Justice ’12, and it’s a goal he will be able to dedicate the next year to as the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
Garret Eder stands in front of the empty desks in his social studies classroom.

Apr 27, 2026

Garrett Eder ’26MAT Selected as N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Learning Happens Here Teacher Ambassador

arrett Eder ’26MAT says that history is meant to be seen and touched, not just read about in books. It’s a belief that he will have the opportunity to expand upon now that he has been selected as one of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ (DNCR) Learning Happens Here Teacher Ambassadors.

A group of Transformational Scholars stand together in downtown Raleigh.

Apr 27, 2026

‘The Program Has Opened Doors to Opportunities:’ First Transformational Scholars Prepare to Graduate from College of Education

Laura Bostic ’26 always knew that she wanted to make an impact on her Eastern North Carolina community and that she wanted to work with kids. Seeing how much of an impact her own teachers made as she was growing up, she decided to become a teacher and enrolled in the NC State College of Education, where she was accepted into the first cohort of the Transformational Scholarships Program.
A group of faculty who are part of the NC State Educational Leadership Academies pose for a group photo.

Apr 23, 2026

NC State Educational Leadership Academy Receives 2025-26 Provost’s Award for High Impact Experiential Learning Honorable Mention

NC State’s Educational Leadership Academy (NELA), the NC State College of Education’s nationally recognized principal preparation program, has received an NC State 2025-26 Provost’s Award for High Impact Experiential Learning honorable mention.

Assistant Teaching Professor Jordan Lukins poses with her Outstanding Teaching Award.

Apr 23, 2026

Assistant Teaching Professor Jordan Lukins Receives NC State’s 2025-26 Outstanding Teacher Award

Assistant Teaching Professor Jordan Lukins’ passion for teaching was recently recognized with NC State’s 2025-26 Outstanding Teacher Award, which honors creative and innovative teaching and learning practices at all levels. Recipients are nominated by their peers and students, and become members of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers for the duration of their tenure at NC State.
A group of students stand with Ms. Wuf at the Spotlight Awards.

Apr 21, 2026

College of Education Students Recognized for Leadership, Commitment to Education at 2026 Spotlight Awards

The NC State College of Education’s Education Council recognized undergraduate students for their leadership, spirit and service to the community during its annual Spotlight Awards reception on April 13, 2026.
Students in NC State's TEECA organization stand for a group photo at the TEECA National event.

Apr 16, 2026

My Student Experience: Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Students Find Fun, Personal Growth at TEECA National Competition

Several NC State TEECA members traveled to Virginia Beach in March for the National TEECA competition. The group was able to travel to the competition thanks, in part, to a donation from former College of Education faculty member Alice Scales given in honor of Former Assistant Teaching Professor Walter F. Kelly Jr. ’13EDD, who died in February.

Doctoral student Xinyan Fu stands with Associate Professor Jackie Relyea as they hold Fu's AERA award.

Apr 14, 2026

Doctoral Student Xinyan Fu Receives AERA Vocabulary Special Interest Group Student Research Paper Award

Xinyan Fu, a doctoral student in NC State’s College of Education earning a Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences literacy and English language arts education concentration, has been awarded the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Vocabulary Special Interest Group (SIG) Student Research Paper Award.
Taheera Blount ’17PHD stands with another woman as she receives the 2025 North Carolina School Counselor Association (NCSCA) Counselor Educator of the Year award.

Apr 14, 2026

Taheera Blount ’17PHD Named North Carolina School Counselor Association Counselor Educator of the Year

Taheera Blount ’17PHD, an NC State College of Education alum and current assistant professor of counselor education at North Carolina Central University, has been named the 2025 North Carolina School Counselor Association (NCSCA) Counselor Educator of the Year.