College of Education

Sep 18, 2024

Goodnight, Hooks and Stallings Honored With 2024 Watauga Medals

The Board of Trustees has bestowed NC State’s highest nonacademic honor on Ann Goodnight, Jake Hooks and Charlie Stallings for their dedication to advancing the university through their volunteer leadership, advocacy and financial generosity. 

Sep 16, 2024

Service and Growth in Philadelphia

Teaching Fellow and Caldwell Fellow Maia Solomon ’25 embarked on a transformative journey recently, immersing herself in a nine-week residency at Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia. There, she dedicated her time to teaching 7th-grade science and leading a filmmaking class, all while contributing more than 300 hours of service in teaching and leadership training. 

Sep 16, 2024

Transformational Scholarships Program Announces Third Cohort of Scholars

Twelve students from across eastern North Carolina will join the Transformational Scholarships Program as part of its third cohort. 

Sep 3, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Transformational Scholarships Program Preparing Bella Gonzales to Inspire Students for Rest of Their Lives

When Bella Gonzales applied to the College of Education, what stood out to her was its Transformational Scholarships Program, which provides scholarships totaling $40,000 over four years. The program supports promising high school students, like Gonzales, who are from eastern North Carolina and will return to the region to teach after graduation. 

Aug 1, 2024

Leading the Way

Mario Jackson Ph.D. ’24 graduated this spring with a doctorate in educational leadership, policy and human development. Jackson, a Wilcox-Hodnett Doctoral Fellow, researched equity-oriented principal preparation programs. 

Jul 22, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced that he will retire on June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership — especially when it comes to how philanthropic support powers the university. 

Jul 22, 2024

Why Gifts Matter: Scholarship Support Allows Bethany Lee to Share Love for Science in the Classroom

As a Goodnight Scholar and a recipient of two other College of Education scholarships, Bethany Lee is able to focus on academics and become the best science educator she can be. 

Jul 9, 2024

Rockenbach Receives National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement Fellowship

College of Education Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education Alyssa Rockenbach has been selected to join the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement 2024-25 Class of Fellows. 

Jun 17, 2024

Devin Kearns Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy

Devin Kearns, who currently serves as a professor of special education at the University of Connecticut, will join NC State’s College of Education as its inaugural Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy, effective Aug. 16, 2024. 

Jun 3, 2024

Meet College of Education Grad Brianna Soto ’24

Goodnight Scholar and new NC State alumna Brianna Soto believes the skills she learned in the College of Education will not only help her succeed in her future career but have also prepared her to understand what others need to succeed in the workplace.