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Coley Welch ’26: ‘The Teacher Preparation Program at NC State Has Taught Me So Much’

May 2026 graduation

Molly Sue Smith wears her graduation cap and gown while giving the wolfie hand signal.

May 5, 2026

Molly Sue Smith ’26 Receives NC State’s Matthews Medal

Having grown up in a small, rural town in North Carolina, Molly Sue Smith ’26 once felt that attending college would be unattainable. When she did eventually come to NC State, she brought with her a commitment to supporting other students who came from backgrounds with fewer resources.

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Apr 28, 2026

Stephanie Teeter ’26PHD: ‘I Saw a Need to Support Scientists’

WIth more than two decades of lab experience, Stephanie Teeter ’26PHD knew that scientists love what they do, but often need help communicating that passion with others and in a way that non-scientists can appreciate.

Grace Green does the wolfie hand sign while standing in front of the Bell Tower.

Apr 28, 2026

Grace Greene ’26MED: ‘I Chose the College of Education Because It Has Always Been One of the Top Ranked Education Programs’

Grace Greene ’26MED comes from a family of NC State alumni, and has always had a goal of earning a degree from the university. Now, her dream is about to come true, as she prepares to graduate from the NC State College of Education with a master’s degree in elementary education.
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Apr 28, 2026

Jayda Bernard ’26MED: ‘I Am Passionate About Supporting Students as They Navigate Transitions’

As an undergraduate, Jayda Bernard ’26MED saw the impact that mentors can have on college students, which inspired her to pursue a career that would allow her to create spaces where students feel seen and supported throughout their college journey.

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Apr 28, 2026

John Hensley ’26PHD: ‘The College of Education Has Given Me So Many Opportunities’

After more than two decades in the corporate world, John Hensley ’26PHD decided he wanted to make a difference in the lives of others through education.

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.

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Apr 23, 2026

Whitney Robertson ’26PHD: I Am Forever grateful to the College of Education and its Exceptional Faculty for Strengthening Me as Both a Scholar and a Practitioner’

For Whitney Robertson ’26PHD, back-to-back tragedies in her life helped illuminate a career path in counseling. Now, she is preparing to continue making an impact as she graduates with a Ph.D. in the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development counseling and counselor education concentration.
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Apr 23, 2026

Markevis Silver ’26MSA: ‘I Chose Education Because I Believe in its Power to Transform Lives and Communities’

Markevis Silver chose a career in education because of its power to transform the lives of others, but he realized he could expand his impact beyond his classroom by becoming a school leader.

Decorative photo of Olivia Hare in her cap and gown.

Apr 23, 2026

Olivia Hare ’26: ‘The College of Education Has Poured Their Time and Hearts into Their Future Teachers’

When Olivia Hare ’26 first came to NC State, she was prepared to earn a degree in biology and begin a journey on a pre-medical track. She soon realized that this path was actually not the right one for her, but she desired a career that would let her help and serve others.
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Apr 23, 2026

Coley Welch ’26: ‘The Teacher Preparation Program at NC State Has Taught Me So Much’

Coley Welch ’26 has always known two things for sure: that he wanted a career that would make an impact on others and that he found science fascinating.