College of Education

Jan 15, 2019

Johnson Named Executive Director of Friday Institute and Associate Dean

Carla C. Johnson has been named as executive director of the Friday Institute and associate dean at the NC State College of Education, effective July 1. In this role, she will provide strategic direction and leadership for the institute, including expanding and sustaining its success and operation in North Carolina and beyond. More than 100 faculty, staff and graduate students at the Friday Institute work across project teams supported by $17 million-plus in grants, contracts, state funding and gifts. 

Dec 18, 2018

18 Reasons Why the College of Education’s 2018 was Extraordinary

The College of Education is celebrating an extraordinary 2018 that included a record year in research grants, the return of the Teaching Fellows Program, a $10.8 million grant from the Belk Foundation and the highest number of donors to the college in its 90-year history. 

Nov 9, 2018

Bringing Innovative Education Opportunities to Rural Students

Park Scholar Ashley Lawson, who was recently honored for her selection as a 2018 Truman Scholarship recipient, is committed to empowering and creating educational opportunities for rural students. She credits NC State faculty and staff with helping her develop as an advocate for education. 

Oct 16, 2018

$2 Million Grant from ECMC Foundation Will Enhance Research on Career and Technical Education

The ECMC Foundation has awarded the NC State College of Education a $2 million, three-year grant to enhance and strengthen postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) research at universities nationwide. Through this grant, the foundation will sponsor a CTE research program at NC State aimed at providing resources for new scholars, as well as creating a network of resources for scholars to continue their work. 

Oct 2, 2018

Belltower Lit Red for College of Education Student Ashley Lawson

Earlier this year, College of Education senior and Park Scholar Ashley Lawson was named NC State’s 10th Truman Scholar. On the night of Friday, Sept. 28, the university lit the Belltower red — a first to celebrate an individual affiliated with the College of Education for an international honor — to recognize Lawson and this prestigious accomplishment. 

Sep 10, 2018

An Extraordinary Year

Thanks to the support of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends, NC State experienced another outstanding fundraising year and has achieved 84 percent of its goal for the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. 

Sep 4, 2018

People of Poe: Kay Sumpter on Choosing NC State Education

Goodnight Scholar and first-year student Kay Sumpter is passionate about education and believes the College of Education will set her up for a successful future in the field. 

Sep 4, 2018

Friedrick Named College of Education’s Executive Director of Development

Matt Friedrick, currently serving as a director of development in NC State’s Central Major Gifts, where he connects major gift donors to philanthropic priorities across the university, will join the College of Education on Sept. 10. Friedrick earned his Master of Education from the college as well as an MBA from NC State's Poole College of Management. 

Aug 28, 2018

Student Summer Adventures

Read about the research projects, internships, foreign travel and other extraordinary summer 2018 experiences of NC State students, including several Goodnight Scholars. 

Jul 30, 2018

College of Education Celebrates a Record Year of Giving

The College of Education capped off its 90th anniversary with gifts and pledges totaling $4,680,964 from a record 1,047 donors, including 171 faculty and staff members. This increase in private giving enables the college to offer more scholarships, study abroad opportunities and research and faculty support.