Black and white photo of Harriet Shain Evenson to the left of a photo of the School of Education Building

Largest Gift in UNCG History Invests in Generations of Educators

Harriet Shain Evenson ’53 built her legacy around a simple charge: Make more teachers. Her lifelong commitment to public education – shared with her husband, Jerome – culminated in the largest gift in UNCG history, one that will transform the School of Education beyond her expectations.

Head shots of Rezvan Moradi, left, and Linda Sun, right

2026 Smiley Award Bestowed Upon Moradi, Sun

The Smiley Award, which supports global educational opportunities for current UNC Greensboro School of Education undergraduate and graduate students, has been presented to graduate students Rezvan Moradi and Xuelin “Linda” Sun. These students will represent the SOE as Global Education Ambassadors through international or local engagement. 

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Meet the Researcher: Dr. Jennifer Niles

Dr. Jennifer Niles serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development. She has research interests in school counseling.