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Bringing nursing education to life through simulation
As part of their program curriculum, students in both the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs collaborated for a simulation focused on providing care for patients who are recovering from a stroke. The exercise was held in the Interprofessional Simulation Center (IPSC) within Elon University’s School of Health Sciences.
UNCG Graduate Naiyana Thues Publishes Children’s Book Celebrating Confidence and Self-Worth
Naiyana Thues, a 2024 elementary education graduate of UNC Greensboro, has self-published her first children’s book. “Crowned in Magic” follows a young girl who discovers a special magic in each hairstyle she wears, before realizing her greatest power comes from within. It was written to help young readers see that confidence and self-worth do not come from changing who they are.
Class of 2026: From Uncertainty to Impact, AnnaGrace Berry Finds Her Place in Education
AnnaGrace Berry did not expect to find her calling in a classroom. But now, she cannot imagine being anywhere else. Set to graduate this year with a bachelor’s degree in dual elementary and special education from UNC Greensboro’s School of Education, Berry is already doing the work she once only imagined: leading her own classroom as a long-term substitute while completing her student teaching. It is a role that may be overwhelming for many, but for Berry, it feels natural.
IPiE Partner Asheboro City Schools to Graduate First Class of TEACH Program
Asheboro City Schools will celebrate the first three graduates of its TEACH Program on April 21, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the district’s teacher pipeline initiative. The TEACH Program, which stands for Tomorrow’s Educators: Advancement to College through High School, is a partnership-based teacher preparation pathway developed by Asheboro City Schools in collaboration with Randolph Community College and the Institute for Partnerships in Education at UNC Greensboro.
UNC Greensboro Names Dr. Morgan Chitiyo as New Dean of the School of Education
UNC Greensboro has appointed Dr. Morgan Chitiyo as the next Dean of the School of Education after a comprehensive national search. Dr. Chitiyo, who currently serves as the Interim Dean of the School of Education, will assume the permanent role on May 1, 2026. “The School of Education plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of educational professionals, counselors, and leaders who serve communities across North Carolina and beyond,” said Provost Alan Boyette.
Growing Multilingual Classrooms Across North Carolina
With nearly 300 dual language immersion programs across the state of North Carolina, the state is among the national leaders in such offerings for its students. These programs allow students to learn in a multitude of languages, preparing them for life in a global society. In North Carolina, you will find K-12 programs in eight different languages – Cherokee, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Spanish, and Urdu. The state has offered language immersion programs since the fall of 1990.
Cardboard Robot Parade Documentary Featured in North Carolina Film Festival
What happens when cardboard robots and movies come together? You have a short documentary film that will be showcased at the 2025 North Carolina Film Festival in New Bern on Saturday, August 2. The film is one of three featured in the Best in Category: Documentary at the festival. Matt Fisher, the mind behind the Cardboard Robot Parade that has taken place during UNC Greensboro’s Science Everywhere Festival each of the past two years, developed the idea as part of his Good Human Project.
Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year Shaped by UNCG Experiences
Learn More About UNCG’s Principal Preparation Programs Jason Johnson began his career in education as a business ed teacher in Chatham County in 1997. Now, as the principal of Orange High School in Orange County, Johnson is the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. Since 2000, Johnson is the third person to be named North Carolina Principal of the Year to have earned a degree from UNC Greensboro.
Ford Honored as Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Read the Issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Dr. Jesse Ford, an assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education at UNC Greensboro, has been named an Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The January 9, 2025, edition of the publication profiles 15 scholars throughout the country who are making their mark through teaching, research, and service.
Online MLIS Program Rated Among Nation's Top 10
In a recent announcement, the online Master’s of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program in the University of North Carolina Greensboro School of Education’s Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences has been ranked the ninth-best program in the nation and the top one in North Carolina. The rating was issued by BestColleges.com.
Continuing to Serve: Boul Uses Counseling Degrees to Help Military Families
Military life can be taxing on the enlisted person as well as spouses and children. As a veteran who spent nearly 10 years in the United States Army, Dr. Steven Boul knows that well. Boul earned both his master’s degree and Ph.D. from UNC Greensboro’s Department of Counseling and Educational Development (CED) and is putting his skills to use by continuing to serve the enlisted men and women as well as their families as a military and family life counselor.
U.S. News & World Report Highly Ranks UNCG School of Education, Department of Counseling and Educational Development
In rankings released by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, April 25, the UNC Greensboro School of Education (SOE) ranks in a tie for 83rd nationally among Graduate Schools of Education for 2023-2024. Within the state of North Carolina, the UNCG SOE holds the fourth-highest ranking in the same category. Additionally, the Department of Counseling and Educational Development’s (CED) Student Counseling specialty area has been ranked third in the nation, a jump of six spots from a year ago.
Short Family Endows Fellowship for Innovation Efforts
Graduate students engaged in innovation with the UNC Greensboro School of Education will soon have a new fellowship opportunity available to them thanks to the generosity of Paula and Rick Short who have established an endowment. Recipients of the award will work closely with the School of Education’s Impact Through Innovation (ITI) program which will lend support to the development and implementation of their ideas.
Holocene Extinction, by Terminal Nation
Digital Album Streaming + Download Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Purchasable with gift card Record/Vinyl + Digital Album ORDERS FOR PHYSICAL PRODUCT PLACED THROUGH BANDCAMP CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR CHANGED ONCE PLACED. NO EXCEPTIONS. Includes unlimited streaming of Holocene Extinction via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Human = Garbage | Tankcrimes
Corey Livingston Severely late to the Dystopia bandwagon, but I've finally arrived to what is probably one of the best sludge releases I've ever heard. It's dismal, filthy, heavy, and with lyrics that make you stop and take a good hard look at the world around you- and yourself. Must-have if you're into sludge. Favorite track: Hands That Mold.
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