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UNCG Doctoral Student Redefines Wellness with a Strength-Based Lens

Parishi Gandhi is a doctoral student on track for her degree in counseling and counselor education from the Department of Counseling and Educational Development. But through her whole educational journey, she’s always held a strong desire to give back to whatever community she’s a part of.

The Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic sign

Greensboro Community Able to Benefit From Vacc Clinic as Services Expand

For years, counseling students at both the master’s and doctoral levels have been able to prepare for their careers by working in the Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic, a training facility that aims to provide mental health services to both the UNCG and greater Greensboro communities.

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APA Fellowships Empower Doctoral Students to Advance Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care

Two UNC Greensboro doctoral students in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development (CED) have been awarded the American Psychological Association’s Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (IMFP), a prestigious recognition that supports graduate students dedicated to serving racially and ethnically minoritized communities. For recipients Tania Perez Rodriguez and Emu Aragon, the fellowship, which includes a monetary component, is a catalyst for expanding their reach, deepening their expertise, and advancing health equity. 

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A Conversation With Dr. Morgan Chitiyo, Interim Dean of the School of Education

Join us from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, for a special Q&A session with Dr. Morgan Chitiyo, Interim Dean of the UNCG School of Education. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Chitiyo as he reflects on his vision for the School of Education, shares insights from his leadership experience, and answers your questions about current priorities and future directions.

Head shots of 2025 Smiley Award recipients Lelia Jane Lovell (left), Haeju Lee (center), and Parishi Gandhi (right)

Trio of Students Recognized with UNCG SOE’s Smiley Award

The Smiley Award, which supports global educational opportunities for current School of Education (SOE) undergraduate and graduate students, has been presented to undergraduate student Leila Jane Lovell (Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education) and graduate students Haeju Lee (Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences) and Parishi Gandhi (Department of Counseling and Educational Development). These students will represent the SOE as Global Education Ambassadors through international or local engagement.  

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Accessible Wellness 

Vacc Counseling and Consulting Clinic director Alex Cammarano on training counselors and providing accessible mental health services to the UNC Greensboro community

Dr. Rebecca Mathews presents at a training sesion

UNCG Trains to Help Prevent Suicides

Working in the UNCG School of Education’s Department of Counseling and Educational Development, Dr. Rebecca Mathews trains future and current counseling practitioners, teachers, and community leaders in suicide prevention, teaching them to recognize warning signs and how to intervene.