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Dr. Darrell Harris, right, with GCS Superintendent Dr. Whitley Oakley, left, at the GCS awards celebration

SOE Alums Recognized by Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools recently held its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards where numerous UNC Greensboro School of Education alumni were honored for their performances. Awards were handed out for Rookie Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Assistant Principal of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Social Worker of the Year, School Psychologist of the Year, School Counselor of the Year, and School Library Media Coordinator of the Year.

Alyssa Causey, wearing a white dress and blue stole, smiles on a sunny, tree-lined path.

Spartan Voices: Alyssa Causey

Alyssa Causey is an Information Science (IT Training and Development) major from Hillsborough, N.C., who is expected to graduate in May of 2029. Why did you choose UNCG? This is my second bachelor’s I’ll be getting at UNCG. I came here for my first degree, and I loved how the… Continue reading…

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ILRS Department New Home for Master’s of Science in Informatics and Analytics

Beginning this fall, UNC Greensboro’s Master’s of Science in Informatics and Analytics (MSIA) will be housed within the School of Education’s Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences (ILRS). The program was previously housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Computer Science. 

Dr. Noah Lenstra sits in a uniquely shaped wooden reading nook between two bookshelves in a library. He is smiling, holding an open book, and wearing a dark suit, a bright orange t-shirt with a colorful logo, and red sneakers. The scene is well-lit and framed by rows of books on either side.

Libraries, For Your Health

Libraries can transform communities locally and globally, says Dr. Noah Lenstra. Wherever you are, even if you don’t have a car or access to public transportation, there’s a good chance you can get to a public library.

MLIS student Jennifer Miller holds books in a library. To the left is the ILRS department logo on a blue background.

MLIS Student Jen Miller Continues to Impact Library Community

A local librarian is turning the page on lost book fees thanks to donations from a community of book lovers. With the end of the school year just days away, it’s a race against time to get books back on the shelves and clear student debt.

Peter Turner sits in a wooden rocking chair in front of a colorful mural featuring books and buildings. He is holding a children's book titled Following Me, Moon! by Darren Farrell. Three more children's books—Children Make Terrible Pets, Thank You, Octopus, and an unidentified green creature mask—are placed on the floor next to him. The background includes a large illustrated book with a child reading and a turtle nearby.

All the World’s a Stage for Librarian Peter Turner

Storytelling has long been used as a tool to educate and entertain. At the Greensboro Central Library, that tradition is embraced and practiced daily by Peter Turner – who has served as the branch’s children’s librarian for going on 10 years.

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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.

A man looks through debris left behind by Hurricane Helene

Telling Their Stories: MLIS Student Documents the Aftermath of Helene

In late September of 2024, Fiora Mecale had just recently moved into a new apartment in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Then came the life-altering moment that nobody was prepared for in western North Carolina – Hurricane Helene. The storm changed that part of the state physically and took an emotional and mental toll on the residents of that area. 

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Dawkins Chosen as President-Elect of American Association of School Librarians

The American Association of School Librarians has announced that members have elected April Dawkins, Assistant Professor for Information, Library, and Research Sciences, as the 2025-2026 President-Elect. She will serve as the AASL President during the 2026-2027 term and immediate Past President in 2027-2028.