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Mar 18, 2024

The N&O: More students are applying to NC’s HBCUs. What’s driving the trend?

Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professor Joy Gaston Gayles talks with The News & Observer about the increase in applications from prospective students that several of North Carolina’s historically Black universities are seeing. 

Mar 13, 2024

Paper Co-authored by Assistant Professor of Learning, Design and Technology Ela Castellanos-Reyes Outlining Creation of Open Educational Resource Wins Best Research Paper Award from AERA Design and Technology SIG

When Ela Castellanos-Reyes, an assistant professor of learning, design and technology in the NC State College of Education, first came to the United States in 2017 as a graduate student at… 

Mar 12, 2024

Professor of Science Education Soonhye Park Receives Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award

NC State College of Education Professor of Science Education Soonhye Park believes the goal of working with graduate students is a lot like the ultimate goal of parenting; to empower independence and support the development of knowledge, skills and confidence. Her work in helping students become independent researchers who excel in their future careers was recently honored when she was selected to receive the NC State Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award. 

Mar 11, 2024

Remembering Former Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Diversity Paul F. Bitting

Dr. Paul F. Bitting, a former longtime faculty member in NC State’s College of Education and a lifelong advocate for educational access and opportunity, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Bitting was a member of the College of Education’s faculty for about 30 years and retired in 2016 as associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development. He also served as the college’s assistant dean for diversity from 2006-2007. 

Mar 8, 2024

Wolfpack Wrestler Chase Horne Aims to Change Lives as Coach, Teacher

As a middle schooler, Chase Horne noticed the impact good teachers and coaches can make on students' lives. That's why this Wolfpack wrestler and ACC Dr. Pepper Go Teach Scholarship recipient is preparing for a future career in the classroom. 

Mar 8, 2024

Doctoral Student Shawnda Cherry Awarded Third Place in Holmes Scholars Dissertation Funding Competition

Shawnda Cherry, a doctoral student in the NC College of Education’s Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development educational leadership concentration, has won third place in the Holmes Scholars Dissertation Funding Competition. 

Mar 8, 2024

Educators Can Help Foster Interpartisan Friendships on College Campuses

As American society continues to divide along political lines, higher education and educators have unique potential to help foster interpartisan friendships, according to a new study from North Carolina State University. The findings are based on data from the Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey (IDEALS), a study that included 5,762 college students from… 

Mar 7, 2024

College of Education’s Community Counseling, Education, and Research Center (CCERC) Becomes International Model for Community-embedded Counseling Services

In September 2023, the Red Spruce Mental Health Centre opened its doors for the first time in rural Nova Scotia, Canada. Although located more than 1,000 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina, the creation of this center has roots at NC State, taking inspiration from the College of Education’s Community Counseling, Education, and Research Center (CCERC). 

Mar 7, 2024

ABC11: SAS Confirms New Round of Layoffs as Company Restructures for Possible IPO

Assistant Professor Ela Castellanos-Reyes said SAS appears to be pouring efforts into artificial intelligence technology, which could have a big impact even beyond the Triangle. 

Mar 7, 2024

From Here to Everywhere – A TEDxYouth Event

After a successful first run, TEDxYouth@ChavisWay is back for its second year. Scheduled for April 13th, the event will feature young leaders between ages 11 and 19 from across the Triangle area to share ideas and generate dialogue about important issues. Maru Gonzalez, a Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences assistant professor and extension specialist, is overseeing the planning efforts in collaboration with Christy Byrd, an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences.