UNC School of Education

Undergraduate Degrees Virtual Information Session
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, 2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | 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, 2025-11-05 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

MAT Virtual Information Session
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom

School Psychology Doctoral Program Virtual Information Session
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Pathways to Impact: Student and Alumni Voices
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Join current students and alumni of UNC’s School of Education Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) and Human and Organizational Leadership Development (HOLD) programs for an engaging conversation about life during and after Carolina. Students will share why they chose their program, highlight their most meaningful experiences, and reflect on how internships and capstone projects have shaped their goals. Alumni will discuss how their UNC education prepared them for graduate school and rewarding careers, offering insights into the skills and knowledge that continue to make an impact beyond graduation.
Hosted by: University Career Services
Register in Handshake: https://unc.joinhandshake.com/events/1823966/share_preview
Online Location: https://unc.zoom.us/j/96130978205

Career Ready in Education: Pathways, Skills, and Connections
2025-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Hanes Hall, 242
Career Ready in Education: Pathways, Skills, and Connections will explore the many directions a career in education can take—inside and outside the classroom. Learn what skills today’s employers value most, discover pathways to roles in teaching, leadership, and beyond, and gain insight into building connections that will support your professional growth.
Hosted by: University Career Services
Location: Hanes Hall, 242
Register on Handshake: https://unc.joinhandshake.com/events/1824043/share_preview

School of Education Career Mixer
2025-10-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Hanes Hall, 239
Join us for the School of Education Career Mixer – an engaging and informal networking event designed to connect professionals with the next generation of educators and education leaders. We welcome any and all professionals in the education industry or with an education background – even if you have transitioned into a different field, we’d love for you to share your journey and insights with our students.
During this mixer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Mix and mingle with current students exploring careers in education and related fields
Share your professional story and advice on navigating pathways in education or adjacent industries
Promote any recruitment opportunities or internships available at your organization
Connect with faculty members and learn more about the academic programs and initiatives offered through UNC’s School of Education

This casual, conversational event is a great way to inspire students, expand your network, and strengthen ties to the Carolina community.
Hosted by: UNC Career Center
Location: Hanes 239
Register in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/career_fairs/61182

Tar Heels & Treats: A School of Education Fall Gathering
2025-10-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Peabody Hall – Front Lawn, 100 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, United States
Join us as you kick off your family weekend with fall fun, family connections, and Carolina spirit at Tar Heels & Treats: A School of Education Fall Gathering! Hosted by the School of Education, this exciting event brings together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families for a celebration of community, learning, and tradition. Light refreshments will be served, including a fall-themed coffee bar from alumni-founded B3 Coffee, along with giveaways, games, and more.
There will also be opportunities to talk with the Dean of the School of Education, various student organization leaders, and UNC School of Education alumni who are active members of our school community. We look forward to seeing you!

Register by 5 p.m. on October 27, 2025: forms.office.com/r/kQ9D5JByN5

Virtual Graduate (Ph.D. Education) Information Session
2025-11-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom

HOLD Networking Event
2025-11-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Campus Y – Anne Queen Faculty Commons, 180 E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514
Join the School’s Human and Organizational Leadership Development program’s Fall Networking Social, a casual and welcoming event where students, alumni, and HOLD program partners come together to connect and collaborate. This gathering offers the perfect opportunity to build meaningful relationships, exchange insights, and strengthen our community. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network or simply reconnect, this event is all about fostering connections that inspire growth and lasting impact.

MSA Virtual Information Session
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Ed.D. in K–12 Leadership Virtual Information Session
2025-11-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom

Master's Programs Application Completion Workshop
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
