NCCU School of Ed

We’re not settling for the 2%. We’re rising above it. ✨ Join us at NCCU on Friday, March 27, 2026 for the Rising Above the 2% Conference & Social featuring workshops, a leadership panel, and the Network & Vibe Social. Scan the QR code to register! #NCCU #MTI #EaglePride

Need a weekend reset? We got you. 🌟 Join the SKY Campus Happiness Retreat for 3 days of breathwork, connection, stress relief, and tools to help you thrive on campus and beyond. Spots are limited, lock in yours today! #NCCU #EaglesSoar #CampusWellness

Dr. Tryan L. McMickens, Professor of Higher Education and Coordinator of the Higher Ed Admin Program, received the 2026 NASPA Region III Bob E. Leach Award for Outstanding Service to Students at this year's NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education conference.

The Senator Jeanne Lucas Week of Events is a week-long commemoration honoring the life, legacy, and public service of North Carolina Senator Jeanne Hopkins Lucas. This week-long event will feature three days on North Carolina Central University's campus (March 23 - March 25.

Our Special Education program is SOARING! 🦅 Graduate student Ms. Tamara Curtis was invited to present at the 2026 NC CEC 40th Annual Conference, highlighting how family–school partnerships improve outcomes for students with severe disabilities. #Love2Teach #SpecialEd #NCCU

🦅 NCCU faculty leadership on display! Dr. Elizabeth Rollins (Early Childhood) presented at the NC CEC 40th Annual Conference in Raleigh on “It Takes a Village: Teaching Within and With Communities.” Joined by Dr. Pierce, NCCU Special Education Program Coordinator. #NCCU #SOAR

NCCU’s Spring 2026 student teachers represented the SOE at the NC CEC 40th Annual Conference, learning from leaders across the state about supporting exceptional learners and strengthening inclusive classrooms. #SOAR #NCCU #Love2Teach #FutureEducators #HBCUExcellence

NCCU Higher Education students and faculty presented today at the North Carolina Association for Research in Education (NCARE) meeting

Earn licensure + specialize in a critical-need field through NCCU’s Visual Impairment Training Program (VITP). MAT: Teacher of Students w/ Visual Impairments (TSVI) + TEACH Grant (up to $4K/yr). MEd: Educators may get tuition reimbursement (1 course/sem). tinyurl.com/NCCU-Sped-VITP

🎉 NCCU SOE re-opened the upgraded Praxis Learning Lab, our new tech-forward space to help future educators prep for admission + licensure. Thanks to everyone who came out on Feb 13! 🦅💛 #NCCU #HBCU #TeacherPrep #Praxis

March 7, 2026 - Harmony Behavioral Health Summit in the School of Education nccu.edu/events/harmony… Registration is required and can be completed using the link on the event's webpage.

Career Fair - Wilson County Schools

The NCCU SNCAE Chapter is hosting a Professional Development Workshop on Saturday, February 28th at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Check out the flyer below and use the link below to register. Registration link: forms.office.com/r/vnFGpLdZ77

MID-YEAR MAGIC! Join the NCCU SOE School Supply & Book Drive Jan 12–Feb 6 Fayetteville St. & New Hope Elementary Drop-offs: SOE & Honors Suite Earn 10 service hours Eagles giving back!

🚨 Future educators: this one’s for YOU. 🎓🎉 Praxis Learning Lab Grand Re-Opening at NCCU SOE! Explore the upgraded, tech-forward lab + enjoy food, tours & meet faculty. Feb 13, 2026 | 2–5 PM | SOE Rm 1100 #NCCU

Congratulations, Dr. Moody Marshall! NCCU’s Jayla Moody Marshall Selected for NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader Academy nccu.edu/news/nccus-jay…

#NCCUResearch | Taheera Blount, Ph.D., assistant professor of counselor education, has received an $83K National Institutes of Health grant through the Research Centers in Minority Institutions to improve K–12 mental health counseling. LEARN MORE: nccu.edu/news/improving…

Congratulations to Dr. Tryan McMickens on receiving a Soaring Eagle Award from Chancellor Dixon at this Spring’s University Conference!

Congrats to Dr. Taheera Blount, Asst Prof of Counseling, named "Counselor Educator of the Year" by the NC School Coun Assoc at their annual conf last week. Dr. Jeffrey Warren, SOE Assoc Dean, presented "Collaboration with Generative AI to Strengthen Intervention Implementation"

The SOE Alumni Reception was all love and legacy! 🦅 Thank you to our faculty, staff, and DPS partners for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Eagle excellence. Seeing alumni and their little future Eagles made it all even more special. 💛 #NCCU #SOE #EaglePrideAmplified