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Wilmington Regional NC Science Olympiad

More than 900 middle school and high school students participated in the 2025 Wilmington Regional Science Olympiad hosted by WCE’s CESTEM on...

Join Us for High School Teaching Information Sessions

On Feb 26 and March 13, UNCW’s Watson College will host information sessions for students interested in exploring a career as a high school...

New Language and Literacy Masters Aligned with National Boards

Teachers who complete a master’s degree in Language and Literacy at the Watson College can now work on national boards in Literacy:...

Rachel Greer Appointed Executive Director at DC Virgo

Rachel Greer assumed the role of Executive Director at D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy in September. A former principal and instructional coach, she...

UNCW Introduces Art & Art Education Program

UNCW has introduced a bachelor’s to master’s combined program in Art and Art Education. The program enables students to earn a...

Residency Licensure and TA to Teacher Programs

There are many pathways to becoming a teacher. UNCW’s Watson College of Education offers Residency Licensure and TA to Teacher programs for...

WCE Hosts Workforce Development Breakfast

WCE was pleased to welcome regional leaders to campus for a Workforce Learning & Development Breakfast on March 5. Bill Kawczynski, Brigadier...

UNCW Introduces EdD with Community College Specialization

UNCW’s Watson College of Education has introduced a new specialization in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Community...

WCE Partnership with SEA-Tech

The NASUP PDS Award also recognized WCE’s close collaboration with SEA-Tech High School which includes a unique tutoring-mentoring experience...

New Graduate Program in Music Education

UNCW has introduced a new Music Education program that enables teachers to earn a graduate-level certificate and National Board Certification....

Applications Open: New WLD Program

UNCW is now accepting applications for a new Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Learning & Development, which begins Fall 2024. Join us...

Workforce Learning and Development Program Breakfast Event

Join the UNCW Watson College of Education for breakfast on March 5, 2024 to learn more about UNCW’s new Workforce Learning and Development...

Graduate Programs Fusing Research and Teaching

Dr. Shawn Savage has collaborated with master's and doctoral students in WCE's curriculum & instruction programs on research projects...

SpEd, Nursing Programs Partner on SMILE Collab Project

Students enrolled in UNCW’s special education and nursing programs will be better prepared to meet the needs of children with disabilities,...

Welcome to New Faculty and Staff

The Watson College is pleased to introduce new faculty and staff members. Please join us in welcoming them all to UNCW!

WCE to Launch B.S. in Workforce Development

The Watson College will introduce a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Learning and Development in fall 2024.

Watson Introduces Residency Licensure Program

The Watson College is pleased to offer a new residency licensure program for non-certified teachers who have been hired to teach in N.C. high...

Online Elementary Education Program Ranked Among Best

Forbes has ranked WCE’s online elementary education program in the Top 10 nationally on their list of Best Online Elementary Degrees Of 2023.

MAT Students Meet Design Thinking

Elizabeth Crawford recently partnered with Open Way Learning to introduce MAT in Elementary Education students to design thinking.

Watson Celebrates Start of the New Semester

The Watson College welcomed 22 freshmen to the Education Learning Community this fall. The College also welcomed prospective students to Preview Day.