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Husker students pose for a group photo outside Duncan Aviation during their class tour

04 Apr 2024    By Kelcey Buck

Community collaboration, guest speakers provide real-world application opportunities for NHS grad students

A semester-long group project collaboration with Duncan Aviation and guest speakers from Nebraska Extension are helping University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nutrition and Health Sciences graduate students gain applied skills of the evidence-based knowledge learned in class on the principles of health program organization and management.

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corner of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall and Teacher's College Hall with bronze sculpture of man sitting on a bench reading a book to two children; photo by Loren Rye, Pixel Lab

03 Apr 2024    

TLTE, M3 Initiative hosting panel discussion about dual language programs

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, along with the M3 Initiative, is hosting a virtual panel discussion on April 17 to learn more about dual language programs in Nebraska.

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professional portraits of Gilbert Parra, Kristy Weissling and Jiangang Xia with red background image

02 Apr 2024    

Parra, Weissling, Xia selected for 2024 College Distinguished Teaching Awards

Three faculty from the College of Education and Human Sciences have been selected as recipients of the 2024 College Distinguished Teaching Awards, as announced by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor.

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Sydney Spanel professional portrait

01 Apr 2024    

Meet a Husker: Sydney Spanel

Meet Sydney Spanel, a senior from Elkhorn, Nebraska, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in educational psychology.

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Zaira Alonso headshot centered on image of conference room for NRF Foundation New York Student Program

29 Mar 2024    By Kelcey Buck

Alonso appreciates opportunity to attend NRF Foundation Student Program

Thanks to a Bright Futures Scholarship from the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior Zaira Alonso was one of several students from across the country who attended NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show and NRF Foundation Student Program in January in New York City.

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Susan Sheridan professional portrait outside; Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing

28 Mar 2024    By Dan Moser, Research and Economic Development

Sheridan is first Husker elected to National Academy of Education

Sue Sheridan, the George Holmes University Professor of educational psychology and the founding director of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, is the first University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty member elected to the National Academy of Education.

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Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall west exterior with sculpture near entrance; Sasaki/Sinclair Hille, Jeremy Bittermann (photographer)

27 Mar 2024    By Kelcey Buck

CEHS recognizing 234 students at Teacher Education Convocation April 5

Two ceremonies to recognize 234 Husker undergraduate students who have been officially admitted to teacher education programs during the 2023-24 academic year will be held April 5 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

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Myeisha Essex and Anthony Wilcox play Mary and Daniel Bell in 'The Bell Affair.'

26 Mar 2024    By NUTech Ventures

‘Bell Affair’ available to stream beginning March 26

The award-winning film “The Bell Affair,” created by a team of Husker scholars, will be available via video on demand beginning March 26.

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Kevin Pitt, assistant professor of special education and communication disorders, is leading a three-year project that uses brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to facilitate better communication for people with severe speech and physical impairments. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

25 Mar 2024    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Brain-connected technology opening doors for children with severe speech, physical challenges

Nebraska researchers are exploring the use of brain-computer technology to enhance communication for people with severe speech and physical impairments.

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Peyton Nevil poses for a photo on the field at the 2022 Big Ten Women's Soccer Tournament

25 Mar 2024    

Meet a Husker: Peyton Nevil

Meet Peyton Nevil, a senior from Cody, Wyoming, who is majoring in athletic training.

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