Students

Jun 23, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support “Absolutely a Huge, Life-changing Thing” for Calena Jones

After multiple years of homelessness, Calena Jones was able to start classes as an elementary education major at the NC State College of Education, with the goal of becoming a teacher who is always there for her students, especially those who are struggling.

Jun 10, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Lets Kimberly Sutton Become Motivational Force for Students

After nearly a decade as an Exceptional Children’s Program teacher in Lenoir and Wayne counties, Kimberly Sutton decided to become a school counselor in order to better understand her students’…

May 28, 2025

My Student Experience: We Teach for NC Trips Immerse Students in Education Across North Carolina

Where do you want to teach? With 115 school districts stretched across North Carolina, it's not always an easy question for future educators to answer. That's why the College of Education offers We Teach for NC trips, which allow students to experience education all over the state.

May 27, 2025

‘Thank an Advisor’: Students Share Words of Thanks, Appreciation for College of Education Faculty, Staff

In April, the Advising Professional Development Committee at NC State University facilitated the “Thank an Advisor” program, inviting undergraduate and graduate students to recognize the work of their advisors and mentors. Here are some of the responses from College of Education students.

May 21, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Helps Sabria Johnson ’25 Launch Students’ Higher Education Journeys

Sabria Johnson '25, a recent graduate of the NC State College of Education's Applied Education Studies: Learning Design and Technology program, works to help incoming community college students start their higher education journeys.

Apr 7, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Nathan Jenkins to Make a Positive Impact on the Field of Higher Education

The Kimberly F. Crews Memorial Scholarship has made it possible for Nathan Jenkins, a graduate student in the NC State College of Education's college counseling and student development program, to purchase necessary items, such as textbooks, and better balance the responsibilities that come with earning his master's degree.

Apr 7, 2025

Three College of Education Students Receive NC State Student Government Awards

Three NC State College of Education students — Emily Baren ’26PHD, Mary Ledford ’27 and Jodie Roberson ’25PHD — were recently recognized with awards from the NC State Student Government.

Mar 19, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Helps N.C. Teaching Fellow and Naval ROTC Midshipman 4/C Drew Levy Inspire Students to Explore New Worlds

N.C. Teaching Fellow and Naval ROTC Midshipman 4/C Drew Levy's desire to explore the unknown not only led him to major in science education, but it also inspired him to travel over 1,000 miles from home to attend the NC State College of Education.

Mar 12, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Leads to New Connections, Opportunities for Middle Grades English Language Arts and Social Studies Education Major Thomas Nguyen

Attending the NC State College of Education's Scholarship Banquet allowed Thomas Nguyen, a middle grades English language arts and social studies education major, to make new connections and engage in opportunities that are helping him grow as an educator.

Feb 27, 2025

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Helps Samantha Villanueva Garcia Champion Students

After Samantha Villanueva Garcia attended the College of Education’s Leadership Institute for Future Teachers (LIFT) as a high school student, she knew she wanted to attend NC State.  “The weeklong…