The CED Alumni Panel is always a high point for the first year PhD students. This year, alums shared the many varied ways they have used their PhD in their careers - in academe and other settings. They shared fun stories and offered sage advice for the students' success.

Congrats to Hilary, PhD student, for being selected as one of the NBCC Minority Fellow recipients. Among many impactful activities, as a Fellow, Hilary is expanding the amount of low-cost, affirming counseling services they provide for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Dr. Jones was a welcomed guest for the PhD clinical supervision class. She shared her expertise around addressing broaching in supervision, including insightful & specific approaches they can use to enhance supervisees' broaching skills with clients during practicum & internship.

Congrats to Becca Otallah, who successfully proposed her dissertation last week, entitled "How much do emotional beliefs matter? An examination of beliefs about emotions and their influence on emotion regulation, alexithymia and nonsuicidal self-injury"! Off to data collection!

Congratulations to Kervins Clement who successfully defended his dissertation entitled "Can you really help me?: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of Black men receiving sex addiction treatment." on October 21, 2025! Help us celebrate with him!!

Reminder that applications to our PhD Counseling program are due this Saturday 11/15 https://t.co/88tSTLGf7R

Looking to become a counselor? See which program fits you best (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Couple and Family Counseling, and School Counseling) - applications due November 15 2025. We look forward to your application!! https://t.co/HcgF3gUOue

Currently accepting applications for our PhD program for entry Fall 2026. Applications due November 15, 2025 https://t.co/88tSTLGf7R

Come join us Tomorrow!

Kudos to L DiAnne Borders, PhD student Alexis, and MS alum Emily for their article being selected as article of the week in CE&S! more information here https://t.co/5XXDsk5fi3

It was great to see everyone at ACES!

Congratulations to Parishi Gandhi, 2nd yr PhD student for being selected as the SACES Graduate Student Representative! Parishi shares she is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible community for graduate students that amplifies student voice, advocacy, and leadership.

Interesting in becoming a counselor! Learn more about our master's program at UNC Greensboro this upcoming Monday!! https://t.co/d17AqaxjDU

Congratulations to LaReine Meinersmann, who successfully defended her dissertation today, entitled "Flipping the script: Examining the Moderating Role of Empowerment on the Relationship Between Intensive Motherhood and Maternal Mental Health". Congratulations, LaReine!

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UNCG doctoral student Parishi Gandhi is redefining wellness with a strength-based lens—empowering students through resilience, not deficits. Her work is reshaping support systems across campus. 🔗 Read her story

We can't wait to see everyone at ACES! Come join us for our UNCG CED reception! If you would like to be in the UNCG CED photo, please be there by 5:45 PM and look for Dr. Chan with the UNCG pennant. There may be a prize for the best outfit using UNCG colors (white, gold, navy).

"You are not just a student; you are part of the UNCG family" Many students and alumni find connection with other CED graduates! Read more about a MS and PhD alum experience, Dr. Amanda Giordano, as she reflects on her time in CED and in the Vacc Clinic! https://t.co/67eGORyeuq

Interesting in becoming a counselor! Learn more about our master's program at UNC Greensboro! https://t.co/d17AqaxjDU

Last week, many of our faculty, students, and alumni were at AARC in Florida! So excited to connect and see everyone - and hoping many of us will be at ACES in the upcoming weeks!