Education

by Kailey Galloway Kaleena Waters Why choose UNC Charlotte? Waters desired to become a scholar within the UNC system while remaining local to the Charlotte area. The hybrid schedule at UNC Charlotte was a great fit for her, and she appreciated the flexibility of the course offerings. Reflecting on her experience, she shared, “I loved […]

In 2004, Jennifer Merry graduated from UNC Charlotte with a B.M. in Music Education and a license to teach, and eventually became a band director, first at Kannapolis Middle and later at Hickory Ridge Middle. That’s how most graduate profiles end, but for Merry, her bachelor’s degree was just the beginning of her Niner story. […]

Mark M. D’Amico, professor of higher education in the Cato College of Education, is the 2026 recipient of the Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award. D’Amico was honored during the Spring Faculty Awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 28. The Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award honors its namesake, an exceptional teacher, scholar and […]

Starting with the 2026-2027 academic year, Cato College of Education will offer two new programs for teacher preparation: a Graduate Certificate in Teaching with a concentration in health and physical education and an accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Special Education designed for teacher assistants. Both programs will be offered 100% online, with support from the […]

UNC Charlotte’s Center for STEM Education welcomes learners of all ages to the STEAM Innovation Expo from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 26 on the Cauble Quad between CHHS and Mebane Hall. The expo will feature hands-on activities, Q&A sessions, lab tours, nature experiences, exhibits and performances from science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics […]

UNC Charlotte has a strong tradition of participation in the American Educational Research Association, and this year continues that momentum. A total of 31 faculty, 25 doctoral students and two postdoctoral fellows will present at the upcoming annual meeting. The delegation represents four of the five academic departments in the Cato College Education, as well […]

Cato College faculty are consistently at the top of their fields, whether in research, service, or support of students. We’re rounding up the awards our faculty have won in just the last few months, highlighting yet another amazing reason to become an EduNiner! Special Education and Child Development Michael Matthews NAGC 2025 Distinguished Scholar Award […]

In the world of academia, professor and podcaster may seem like mutually exclusive professions, but Jamie Kudlats would want you — and his fellow academics — to challenge that idea. Kudlats began his career as a middle school math teacher, progressed through administration and then pursued a Ph.D. in education after 15 years in schools. […]

Taylor Faulkner ’19, a proud alumna of Cato College of Education, has been named one of UNC Charlotte’s 2025 10 Under Ten Award recipients. The annual celebration, held Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Popp Martin Student Union, recognizes ten exceptional graduates from the past decade who demonstrate professional excellence, leadership and a commitment to service. […]

For the third year in a row, Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte leads the state of North Carolina in online education graduate programs, according to U.S. News & World Report, tying for the No. 1 spot with NC State. Ranking No. 18 overall, Charlotte is tied with peers like NC State, UMass-Lowell, Auburn […]