Student Newsletter
November 18, 2025
Congratulations to Trent Stamer, Winner of the 2025 Nancy Howell Scholarship
Congratulations to Trent Stamer, NCCU Clinical Mental Health Counseling student, who was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Nancy Howell Scholarship by the Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina (LCCNC).
This award was designed to acknowledge graduate students who demonstrate leadership potential and advocacy initiatives in counseling.
In 2004, LCCNC created the Nancy Howell Scholarship to honor the life of a LCCNC Board member who died tragically that year in a car accident. Nancy Campbell Howell, died suddenly at 33 year young on Aug. 18, 2004, She graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a bachelors and received her counseling graduate degree from Appalachian State University. Five years prior to her death, Nancy worked as a school counselor at North Davie Middle & High School. LCCNC created the scholarship to honor her life and her passion and dedication for the counseling profession.
The scholarship is designed to recognize counseling graduate students who demonstrate leadership as counseling students and potential as practicing LCMHCs.
The award will be formally presented during the LCCNC Networking Event and Annual Awards Ceremony at the Forsyth County Central Library on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Congratulations, Trent!
NCCU Counseling Student wins 3rd Place in Poster Session Competition at NCSCA
Wilma Herndon, NCCU School Counseling student, won 3rd place in the poster session competition last week at the annual conference for the North Carolina School Counselor Association.
Congratulations, Wilma!
First place, TreShawn Legette and Sarai Williams (center, from NC A&T State University), Second place, Erica Viola (left, UNC Pembroke), and Third Place, Wilma Herndon (right, NC Central University)
Wilma Herndon and Dr. Jeffrey Warren, Associate Dean, NCCU School of Education
All Presenters - Includes a group photo of everyone who presented a poster. There were 16 poster presentations representing 8 NC colleges/universities.
Dr. Taheera Blount - Counselor Educator of the Year - NC School Counselor Association
Dr. Taheera Blount was named Counselor Educator of the Year last week at the annual conference for the North Carolina School Counselor Association (NCSCA).
Congratulations, Dr. Blount!
Alumni Panel Event - December 4, 2025
Sponsored by Nu Chi Chi, NCCU's chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
Would you like a grant to attend the NCCA annual conference in Asheville?
NCACES Grant Project 2026
The North Carolina Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) grant project Co-Chairs, Dr. Rolanda Mitchell and Dr. Angela Banks-Johnson, are pleased to announce that the NCACES offers grants for master’s or doctoral students, and registration is now open!! NCACES will awardthreegrantsfor recipients toattend the 2026 North Carolina Counseling Association’s Annual Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. Grant recipients will receive complimentary registration for the 2026 NCCA Annual Conference. Applications are due by November 25, 2025. Recipients will be notified by December 3, 2025, and will be recognized during the NCCA awards luncheon.
GUIDELINES AND DIRECTIONS
● All applicants must be enrolled in a counselor education program as a master’s or doctoral-level student.
● All applications must be submitted by midnight EST, November 25, 2025.
● All nomination packets must be submitted electronically in a single PDF.
Nomination packets must include the following information:
1. Provided Cover Page.
2. The Narrative (up to 1000 words) relates to the conference's theme: Shaping the Future of Counseling: Innovation, Integrity, and Impact.
3. Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max)
Narrative letters should include the reasons why the nominee deserves this recognition.
Please send all application packets to the Awards Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Rolanda Mitchell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." data-cke-saved-' + path + '\'' + prefix + ':' + addy3900 + '\'>'+addy_text3900+'<\/a>'; //--> and Dr. Angela Banks-Banks-Johnson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." data-cke-saved-' + path + '\'' + prefix + ':' + addy75835 + '\'>'+addy_text75835+'<\/a>'; //--> with “NCACES Student Grant Project 2026” in the subject line. The committee will not accept alternative formats and multiple attachments. The Awards Committee will notify all grant recipients of the outcome by approximately December 3, 2025. For more information, please get in touch with Dr. Rolanda Mitchell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." data-cke-saved-' + path + '\'' + prefix + ':' + addy83106 + '\'>'+addy_text83106+'<\/a>'; //--> or Dr. Angela Banks-Johnson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." data-cke-saved-' + path + '\'' + prefix + ':' + addy1584 + '\'>'+addy_text1584+'<\/a>'; //--> .
NCACES Student Grant Application
Residencies - Spring Semester, 2026
CON 5351: Group Counseling
For those students taking CON 5351 in the spring semester, you will have a required residency on April 15-16.
CON 5371: Pre-Practicum Counseling Skills
For those students taking CON 5371 in the spring, you will have a required residency either March 24-25 or March 26-27. Specific dates are found below.
- Section 01 and OL2: March 24-25
- Sections OL1: March 26-27
Latest Announcements from nccuCounseling
- Would you like a grant to attend the NCCA annual conference in Asheville? 2025-11-18
- Students: Want to Learn from NCCU Counseling Alumni? 2025-11-13
- Design For Social Good Workshop 2025-11-12
- Royal Phoenix Counseling is hiring school based mental health counselors 2025-11-12
- Lyons Farm Elementary School (Durham Public Schools) is looking for a counselor 2025-11-12
- Dr. Jeffrey Warren presents at the NC School Counselor Association 2025-11-10
- Dr. Taheera Blount - Counselor Educator of the Year - NC School Counselor Association 2025-11-10
- NCCU Counseling Student wins 3rd Place in Poster Session Competition at NCSCA 2025-11-10
Upcoming Dates to Remember for nccuCounseling:
- November 17-18: CON 5351 Residency
- November 25: Deadline to apply for NCACES Grant for the NCCA conference
- November 26-30: Thanksgiving recess
- December 1: Last day of classes for graduating students; Last day of class lecture for non-graduating students; Last day to submit theses/projects
- December 2: Reading day
- December 3: Final exam period begins
- December 4: Alumni panel event, Nu Chi Chi
- December 5: Final grades for graduating students due
- December 11: Chancellor's reception for graduating students; commencement rehearsal
- December 12: Commencement ceremony; All grades due
- March 24-27, 2026: CON 5371 Residencies
- April 15-16, 2026: CON 5351 Residency