Deaf Education at UNCG Celebrates 50 Years of impact
For half a century, UNC Greensboro’s Deaf Education program has empowered students, educators, and advocates to break barriers and build community—one sign, one story, and one classroom at a time.
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Smiley Award Nomination Window Now Open
School of Education students, as well as any UNC Greensboro student with an education major, may now apply for the 2026 Smiley Award. The application deadline is March 1, 2026.
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.
Spartan Voices: Sadaria Lewis
Sadaria Lewis is an Interpreting, Deaf Education, and Advocacy Services (IDEAS) major from Rochester, N.Y., who expects to graduate in December of 2027.
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.
Honors College Student Finds Her Voice at UNCG
When Natalia Fagundez sets out to learn something new, she doesn’t dip her toes in the shallow end. It’s full immersion for this honors student whose passion for special education advocacy has guided her academics, extracurricular experiences, research efforts, and the impact she’s making in her very first classroom.
Online Master’s in Education Programs Soar in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
In the recently released rankings by U.S. News & World Report, the UNC Greensboro School of Education has been rated No. 31 among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, No. 14 among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Special Education Programs, and No. 12 among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans.
Rakap Appointed Interim SES Chair
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Salih Rakap has been appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Specialized Education Services (SES) within the UNC Greensboro School of Education.
Meet the Researcher: Dr. Marcie Rock
Following a decade at the University of Alabama, Dr. Marcie Rock has spent the past 15 years as a faculty member in the Department of Specialized Education Services at UNC Greensboro. In her current role, Rock has been integral in the department’s instructional coaching efforts.