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06 Sep 2023    

CEHS hosting events for students interested in teaching, nutrition and health

The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hosting on-campus events for high school students interested in learning more about the teaching, and nutrition and health sciences programs the college offers.

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06 Sep 2023    

Free webinar series to offer insights on productive scholarship

Kenneth Kiewra, Weaver Professor of educational psychology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will present an upcoming five-part webinar series on becoming a more prolific researcher.

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05 Sep 2023    

Helen Kelley Symposium on early childhood set for Sept. 28

The Helen Kelley Symposium for Excellence in Education will focus on the early childhood workforce and professional learning supports for educators working with children birth through age 8.

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Julia Rossigno sits on a bench overlooking a vast green landscape.

30 Aug 2023    

Rossigno reflects on her memorable study abroad experience in Brazil

Meet Julia Rossigno, a senior inclusive early childhood education major from Erie, Colorado. Julia recently returned from a study abroad experience in Brazil, where she studied race, culture, families and communities. Read on to learn about her takeaways from the experience, and her advice to students who are interested in studying abroad.

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28 Aug 2023    

Three CEHS researchers receive funding through Grand Challenges competition

Three projects led by researchers in the College of Education and Human Sciences were among the 11 new Grand Challenges projects announced Aug. 28 by Chancellor Rodney Bennett and Bob Wilhelm, vice chancellor for research and economic development.

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Fall 2023 Racial Literacy Roundtables, 6 - 7:30 p.m. September 20th, October 4th, November 1st, Register at cehs.unl.edu/racial-literacy-roundtables

25 Aug 2023    

2023-24 Racial Literacy Roundtables series begins Sept. 20

Registration is open for six Racial Literacy Roundtable events for the 2023-24 academic year. Open to students, faculty and staff, the Roundtables are designed to help participants, particularly students, work on developing racial literacy skills.

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24 Aug 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Art TEAMS promotes teaching innovation through arts and emerging media

Nebraska researchers, educators and artists are collaborating to imagine — and implement — the future of media.

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A collage of photos. Two of Carter Crayne working during his internship, and the other three are of apparel warehouses and equipment.

22 Aug 2023    

Internship helps Crayne gain confidence in fashion industry

Meet Carter Crayne, a senior merchandising major from Minnetonka, Minnesota. Carter has spent is final summer before graduation in Los Angeles, California, completing an internship with Noble & Ready, an apparel development and fashion production company. Check out what he had to say about this hands-on learning experience, and his advice to students considering an internship in the future.

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Mary Ann Johnson wearing a bright green suit jacket stands at the front of the room and speaks to people sitting in chairs.

17 Aug 2023    By Kelcey Buck

Mary Ann Johnson named Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition

Mary Ann Johnson, J.S. Tinstman Professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, was one of 16 individuals inducted into the American Society for Nutrition’s Class of 2023 Fellows.

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16 Aug 2023    

Rural Fellows internship helps Quick prepare for graduate work

Meet Maycee Quick, who recently earned her bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant and tourism management. A native of Alliance, Maycee spent her summer as a Rural Fellows intern in Knox County. The Rural Fellows program places university students in Nebraska communities for seven weeks each summer to work with local leaders on community-designed projects. 

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