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10 Jan 2024 By Kelcey Buck

Heather Rasmussen named interim chair of Nutrition and Health Sciences

Associate professor Heather Rasmussen has been named interim chair of the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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Allie Gotchall stands in front of a wall painted with geometric shapes, and next to a tall green plant.

28 Nov 2023

Meet a Husker: Allie Gotschall

Meet Allie Gotschall, a nutrition, exercise and health sciences major from Columbus, Nebraska. Allie is in the pre-physician assistant track while also pursuing a minor in leadership and communications.

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Mary Ann Johnson wearing a red jacket speaks at a podium.

24 Oct 2023

Mary Ann Johnson to step away from NHS

Mary Ann Johnson is stepping away from her role as chair of the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences. Her last day with the department will be November 10, 2023.

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19 Oct 2023

Four CEHS students named 2023 homecoming royalty finalists

Four students from the College of Education and Human Sciences are among the 20 Husker seniors selected as University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming royalty finalists for 2023.

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Lauren Mortenson stands on a balcony outdoors, with large ornate buildings behind her. That photo is placed on a red graphic.

03 Oct 2023

Meet a Husker: Lauren Mortenson

Meet Lauren Mortenson, a junior from Woodbury, Minnesota, majoring in hospitality, restaurant and tourism management.

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Grant Cline, wearing a red and blue sweatshirt, stands in a field of tall grass.

19 Sep 2023

Meet a Husker: Grant Cline

Meet Grant Cline, a nutrition, exercise and health sciences major from Springfield, Missouri.

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11 Sep 2023

Lisa Franzen-Castle, Maria de Guzman chosen for Big Ten leadership programs

Two faculty from the College of Education and Human Sciences were selected to participate in two Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) leadership programs this year, as announced by the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor.

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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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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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Maycee Quick smiles and spreads her arms out while standing in front of a large river.

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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