Distance Education

Apr 28, 2023

Ashley Nagel Awarded ESL Education Award

Ashley Nagel, ESL teacher at Morrisville Elementary School in Wake County Public Schools and participant in the NC State Online ESL Add-on Licensure program, was recently awarded the 2022-2023 ESL Education Award. Read about her accomplishments! 

Apr 28, 2023

Online Graduate Motivated to Broaden Leadership Role

Online graduate Amy Mahle earned her Education Doctorate in Community College Leadership through NC State Online and is ready to broaden her leadership role and use her new skills in her career. Learn about her journey! 

Apr 24, 2023

Career Advancement on the Radar for Online Graduate

On-air meteorologist Alexandra Steele looked to the online Climate Change and Society program at NC State to further her education and will complete the requirements for a Climate Adaptation Certificate in May 2023. Learn more about her experiences with NC State Online! 

Nov 8, 2022

Online ESL Add-on Program Speaks to Ana Aguila Velez

Ana Aguila Velez understands the challenges students face when the primary teaching language is English. As an NC State student, she chose the Online English as a Second Language Add-On Licensure program to ensure success for herself and her students as she plans for her future teaching career. 

Aug 25, 2022

Language Arts Teacher Pursues ESL Add-On to Shake Things Up

Alana McKinnon is a language arts teacher in Greensboro, North Carolina, and has decided to shake up her career by pursuing an online ESL Add-On through NC State. 

Jul 19, 2022

Learning Horticulture From 500 Miles Away

Mikayla Roth earned her Master of Horticultural Science degree and Geographic Information Systems certificate not only online, but from 500 miles away in Ithaca, New York. Roth offers tips for balancing a busy schedule and encourages jumping into distance education. 

May 10, 2022

Online College Counseling Program Supports Educators Around the World

Ciandra Gaston taught in Haiti before pursuing her degree at NC State. Now, she is using her degree to expand her skills as an educator at the collegiate level. 

May 10, 2022

Online Grads Reflect on Perseverance and Resilience

From earning a bachelor’s degree after more than 40 years to juggling family, work and school, NC State online and distance education students have risen to the challenge to better their lives, transform their careers, and make a difference in their communities. We caught up with graduates from a variety of programs as they reflected … Continue reading Online Grads Reflect on Perseverance and Resilience → 

Apr 25, 2022

Online MAC Student One Step Closer to Reaching Her Goal

Balancing parenthood, working full time and pursuing a degree is difficult for anyone to manage. But for Melissa Fischer, a Jenkins Online Master’s of Accounting (MAC) student, the challenge is worth it. 

Apr 22, 2022

ESL Add-on Program Speaks to Empathetic Teacher

Stephanie Orchard-Hays is a kindergarten dual-language teacher in Chatham County. Orchard-Hays shares her experiences with the English as a Second Language Add-On Licensure program and how they have benefited herself and her students.