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Whitbeck Joins AARC Emerging Leader Program

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Megan Whitbeck, a third-year doctoral student in UNC Greensboro’s Counseling and Educational Development (CED) department, has been selected to participate in the AARC Emerging Leaders Program in 2022-23.


Personal Experiences Lead Garland McKinney (CED) to Research Grant

Jasmine L. Garland McKinney with her husband Quincy and daughter Blake

After her own pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum experience was filled with stress in 2017, and learning that her late mother’s medical concerns were normalized by doctors, UNC Greensboro doctoral student Jasmine L. Garland McKinney’s path became clear. Her studies and personal experiences led her to research the mental health impacts of race-related stressors that are specific to Black women during all perinatal stages.


Fulbright Grant Brings International Fellows to Teach in Local Schools

A group of international teachers at the UNCG School of Education

Each year, UNC Greensboro professors and students journey abroad for scholarship and service. But the International Programs Center (IPC) also pursues opportunities to make our campus – and the surrounding community – a hub for international scholarship and a training ground for international teachers, and scholars.


Month in London Enhances Educational Experiences of Future Teacher

Hannah Ward poses at the Tower of London during her summer study abroad session

As a UNC Greensboro School of Education Global Ambassador and recipient of the Smiley Award, Hannah Ward, who will graduate in May 2024, spent part of the summer living and learning in London, England. During her time with the program, Hannah was able to enhance her educational experience while exploring … Continued


Passing of Dr. Benjamin “Benji” Chang

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It is with profound sadness that we share with you the news that Benji Chang passed away in his sleep this past Tuesday night. Benji joined the School of Education faculty in 2019 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education (TEHE), and was promoted … Continued


Karena Zhang (MAT TESOL) Active in Growth of State’s Mandarin Teaching

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As the number of students interested in learning Chinese as a heritage language or foreign language continues to grow, the number of Mandarin dual language/immersion (DL/I) programs across the state of North Carolina has also increased. According to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, there are now 22 Mandarin … Continued


Liam Gallagher’s (PTRP) Path to Becoming an Employed Educator

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The Piedmont Teacher Residency Partnership (PTRP) is a 14-month program that is an innovative, effective residency that prepares highly-qualified, diverse teachers for success in Rockingham and Surry County Schools, while working towards a master’s degree in education. Liam Gallagher graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in English degree from UNC … Continued