UNC School of Education

MEITE Internship Showcase
2025-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Junction by Innovate Carolina, 136 E Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
On April 28, from 3 to 4 p.m., students in the School’s Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (MEITE) program will share more about their year-long internships. Attend to learn how MEITE students are shaping education.

HDFS Poster Symposium
2025-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | The Junction by Innovate Carolina, 136 E Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

UNC School of Education 2025 Graduation Ceremony
2025-05-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Carmichael Arena, 310 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

MEdX Virtual Information Session
2025-06-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Join us on Tuesday, June 17, at 5 p.m. to learn more about the Master of Education for Experienced Teachers (MEdX) program at the UNC School of Education. During this virtual session, you will hear from the program director and learn more about the part-time MEdX program and its admissions requirements. Register here.
The application deadline to join the MEdX program for the fall 2025 semester is quickly approaching. Apply by July 8.

Summer 2025 Virtual HOLD Capstone Symposium
2025-07-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join the UC School of Education’s Human and Organizational Leadership Development (HOLD) program for its Summer 2025 Virtual Capstone Symposium.

Monday, July 14, 2025
10:30 a.m.

This virtual event is a great opportunity to hear from our outstanding HOLD students as they present the culmination of their work with their capstone sites.
To register, click here.

MAT Virtual Information Session
2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join us for an inside look at the UNC School of Education’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, designed for students majoring in English and Comparative Literature.
During this interactive session, you’ll hear directly from the Program Director, current MAT students, and others as they share insights about the program structure, student experience, and how to navigate the application process. This is an excellent opportunity to get your questions answered and discover what makes the UNC MAT program a powerful pathway into the teaching profession.

Thursday, July 17, 2025
4-5 p.m.

To register, click here.

2025 MEITE Innovation Showcase
2025-07-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Curtis Media Center, 130 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
At the Showcase, students in the Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (MEITE) program will pitch new educational ventures, report on trends within the field of educational innovations, present engaging online courses, and demonstrate reimagined pieces of edtech. It’s an interactive, attendee-centered experience that is exciting, high-energy, and celebratory! Come spend a day in July with us!
Registration
The Innovation Showcase is a free event, but seating is limited to 250 attendees! Register here.

HOLD and HDFS Welcome Back Celebration
2025-08-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Peabody Hall – Front Lawn, 100 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States

School of Education and Undergraduate Admissions Prospective Students Virtual Information Session
2025-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
During this virtual event, prospective students will have the opportunity to connect with members of the Carolina community to learn more about the UNC School of Education and its programs. Attendees will also be able to ask live questions through chat.
Register now.

Undergraduate Degrees Virtual Information Session
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom

Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services Awareness Workshop
2025-09-09 12:15 | Peabody 2050D, 100 E Cameron Street, Chapel Hill, 27514, United States
This workshop, hosted by the UNC School of Education and UNC Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services Office, will provide an overview of resources that will equip students, staff, and faculty with information, resources, and strategies to respond to disclosures of harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, and stalking in an informed and compassionate way.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 |12:15 p.m.—1:15 p.m.
Register here: https://heellife.unc.edu/event/11368115

Navigating Careers in the Non-Profit Sector (Virtual Career Panel)
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join the UNC School of Education’s Office of Student Affairs for an engaging Virtual Career Panel featuring current doctoral students and School alumni working full-time in the non-profit sector.
This is the first panel in our Career Discussions Series for the fall 2025 semester. It is a great opportunity for students to hear from leaders making a difference in areas such as education, social services, public health advocacy, and more. Panelists will share their career journeys, insights on working in mission-driven organizations, and advice for students interested in pursuing impactful careers. Whether you’re passionate about creating change or exploring career options, this panel is a great chance to connect and learn!
CLE credit available.
Register here: https://heellife.unc.edu/event/11366721

MAT Virtual Information Session
2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom

BEST Minor & Pre-MAT Virtual Open House
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom

MEdX Virtual Information Session
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom

Undergraduate Programs Application Completion Workshop
2025-09-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom

Master of Education in School Counseling Virtual Information Session
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom

HOLD/HDFS Fall Virtual Open House
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom

Navigating Careers in K-12 Education (Virtual Career Panel)
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join the UNC School of Education’s Office of Student Affairs for an engaging Virtual Career Panel featuring current doctoral students and School alumni working full-time in K-12 education as administrators and classroom teachers.
This is the second panel in our Career Discussions Series for the fall 2025 semester. This is a great opportunity for students to hear from leaders making a difference in K-12. Panelists will share their career journeys, insights on working in K-12 as school leaders and teachers, and advice for students interested in pursuing a career path in education. Whether you’re passionate about classroom teaching, counseling, or leading a school district, this panel is a great chance to connect and learn!
CLE credit available.
Register: heellife.unc.edu/event/11382341

School Psychology Doctoral Program Virtual Information Session
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom

MEITE Virtual Information Session
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom

Master's Programs Virtual Open House
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom

Undergraduate Research Exploration
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Peabody G010

Het Talks: Marissa Hall and Kathryn Leech
2025-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Enjoy presentations by this year’s recipients of the Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Scholarly Achievement. The talks will provide an engaging look into these distinguished early career scholars’ work. The late Phillip Hettleman, a member of the Carolina class of 1921, and his wife Ruth established their prestigious named award in 1986 to recognize the achievements of outstanding junior faculty.
Check out all of the Hettleman Winner’s Presentations throughout the week:

Het Talks: Sarah Cohen & Alex Zhukovitskiy
Het Talks: Lindsey James and Angel Hsu
Het Talks: Marissa Hall and Kathryn Leech

These are virtual, CLE Credit events.

2025 Hettleman Winners
Marissa Hall, Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Hall is transforming how we understand and influence health behaviors through policy. Her research focuses on how product labeling, marketing, and availability shape consumer choices, especially around tobacco, alcohol, and food. She uses experimental methods to simulate real-world purchasing environments, and her work has demonstrated that pictorial warnings and front-of-package labels can significantly reduce the consumption of products like sugary drinks and cigarettes.
Currently, Hall leads NIH-funded studies on alcohol warning labels, exploring how stronger, more visible warnings can inform consumers about risks like cancer. Her research also addresses how labeling policies affect populations with limited English proficiency, a group often overlooked in public health communication.
Kathryn Leech, School of Education
Leech investigates how everyday conversations between adults and children shape early language, literacy, and STEM development. Her work spans observational studies in authentic environments, experimental research to uncover causal mechanisms, and the design of innovative interventions that empower families to support their children’s learning.
Leech’s research reveals that the quality of adult-child interactions plays a more critical role in children’s development than the quantity. Her studies have shown that decontextualized language —
references to past or future events and explanatory dialogue — are linked to stronger vocabulary, narrative skills, and scientific reasoning in young children. Her work is funded by an NSF CAREER award, with additional support from NIH and from partnerships funded by the Gates Foundation.
