Friday Medal

Nov 23, 2020

EdNC: Dudley Flood is an Education Trailblazer, But He Isn’t Finished Helping the State Chart its Course

Reporter Rupen Fofaria talks to North Carolina education legend Dr. Dudley Flood about his work and highlights his remarks at the 2020 Friday Medal ceremony. 

Nov 19, 2020

Technician: 2020 Friday Medal recognizes Dudley Flood, North Carolina Desegregationist

The official NC State student newspaper, Technician, shares the origins of the Friday Medal, past award recipients, and speakers for the 2020 Friday Medal ceremony. 

Aug 12, 2020

2020 Friday Medal Honors Dr. Dudley Flood

The Friday Institute has selected Dudley E. Flood, Ed.D., to receive the 2020 Friday Medal. 

Nov 5, 2018

2018 Friday Medal Honors Dr. Shelley Goldman

Three words--inspire, innovate and educate--can be found on the walls of the Friday Institute building and serve as a reminder of the enduring themes in its work. This year’s Friday Medal recipient, Dr. Shelley Goldman, embodies these themes. 

Nov 1, 2018

Azmy and Harrison Recognized as Friday Institute Graduate Fellows

Each year, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation Executive Director selects a few graduate students to become Friday Institute Graduate Student Fellows. Fellows are nominated by Friday Institute faculty fellows… 

Oct 30, 2018

Friday Institute Selects 2018 Graduate Student Fellows

This year’s Friday Institute Graduate Student Fellows are researching topics that will make a difference for North Carolinians. Whether dedicating time to providing access to education for all students, protecting… 

Nov 16, 2017

2017 Friday Medal Honors Seven Innovative Rural North Carolina Superintendents

Raleigh, North Carolina — Each year since 2006, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation has presented the Friday Medal to honor the memory and legacy of Bill Friday, who led… 

Jun 23, 2017

In Memory of Bob Tinker

By Dr. Glenn Kleiman Robert “Bob” Tinker, a brilliant, creative educator who received the 2013 Friday Medal for Educational Innovation for his many contributions, passed away yesterday. Our condolences to… 

May 25, 2017

2017 Friday Medalists Announced

Seven Innovative Superintendents of Rural North Carolina School Districts to Receive 2017 Friday Medal The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education is pleased to announce that… 

Nov 22, 2016

2016 Friday Medal Honors Judge Howard E. Manning, Jr.

  Raleigh, NC — North Carolina State University honored former Superior Court Judge Howard E. Manning, Jr. at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation’s Friday Medal presentation on Nov. 14.…