No. 1 because of you! 😎
The U.S. News’ 2026 Best Education School rankings are out, and our college has hit new highs:
🎉We are the No. 1 ranked college of education in North Carolina.
🎉We are ranked No. 7 among public colleges of education in the nation.
🎉We are ranked No. 26 among all colleges of education in the nation.
“Our College of Education will celebrate 100 years in 2027, and these rankings are one reflection of the progress and impact we’ve made over all these years, bringing together amazing faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners who embrace our shared vision to expand educational access and success for all learners,” said College of Education Dean Paola Sztajn. “I am grateful to all members of our community for their hard work and commitment to preparing extraordinary educators, conducting research that is impactful and engaging communities where they are. I’m also glad to see that their work continues to be widely recognized for its transformative impact across North Carolina and beyond, and I’m excited to be launching our next 100 years having accomplished so much already.”
Highlights from our Virtual Reality Showcase! ✨🎮
Students from ECI 496: Educational Innovation & Entrepreneurship presented immersive VR experiences developed in collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art. Attendees explored innovative projects, connected with student creators, and participated in an interactive audience “investment” activity to support the projects they found most compelling.
The showcase celebrated creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking while demonstrating the exciting possibilities of virtual reality in education and storytelling. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our students!
You did it! Graduates, we are so proud of you all. Once again, here’s to our extraordinary educators and an even more extraordinary journey ahead 🎓❤️ #NCState26
Hey, kid! You speak at the College of Education graduation today ❤️
🐺 Our undergraduate student speaker: Josh Webb
🐺 Our graduate student speaker: John Hensley
Who’s cutting onions? 🥹 They helped prepare College of Education graduations for the past four years… and now it’s their time to graduate. One more cheer for Lauren Dudley ‘26 and Meredith Stroud ‘26 🐺❤️. We are so proud of Lauren and Meredith and all of our College of Education graduates! T-minus 1 day until the big moment 🎓 #NCState26
“No one is as confident as they seem and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.” 🥹
Sydney Johnson ’26MED gives advice to her younger self and reflects on her time in the College of Education. Sydney will cross the stage on May 8—just two days away 🎓✨ #NCState26
A great teacher is: nice, responsible, and uses kind words ✍️ We agree.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the ones who shape minds, spark curiosity, and make a lasting difference every single day! 🎉
Looking back on the journey, the growth, and the moments that shaped it all 🎓✨
Transformational Scholar Elise Hine ’26 reflects on her time in the College of Education—lessons learned, memories made, and a future ready to lead. 🐺❤️ #NCState26
