where the kitchen is the classroom
Explore Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism ManagementThe Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming to all; where each person feels accepted, valued, and safe. Visit cehs.unl.edu/nhs/nhs-deib/ to learn more.
Our Mission
Enhance human health and well-being through discovery and application of scientific knowledge.
Our Vision
Create a diverse and inclusive research and learning environment to advance health and hospitality, experiential learning, and engagement with individuals, families, communities, and businesses.
Our Core Values
- Collaboration to create a positive and inclusive learning and work environment for all.
- Working together to positively impact individuals, families, schools, communities, and businesses.
- Culturally responsive and respectful of diverse people, ideas, voices, and perspectives.
- Multidisciplinary approaches to scholarship that integrate teaching and learning, research and creative activity, outreach, and service.
- Innovation, collaboration, creativity, and curiosity as we address the complex issues facing individuals, families, schools, communities, and businesses.
- Creation of new knowledge and its application to human and community needs.
Graduate Programs
Graduate students can enroll in a graduate program within the NHS department.
Featured StudentDario
“The personal desire to be the first one in my family to graduate from college, that really drives me on the inside.”
NHS Associate Professor Shinya Takahashi interviews Senior Ben Stille regarding his UNL experience and advice for new students:
NHS Associate Professor Shinya Takahashi interviews Senior Clare Morehouse regarding her UNL experience and advice for new students:
Our alumni are making a difference in people’s lives.
Families. Schools. Communities. This is where our alumni are at work. You’ll get the experiences you need to make an impact there, too.
Jordan Wilson Life Skills Coordinator, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Athletic Department
Read more about Jordan WilsonFive CEHS students inducted into Innocents Society, Mortar Board for 2024-25
Five students from the College of Education and Human Sciences were among those honored during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 13.
Masters Tournament experience a 'masterclass in hospitality' for Husker HRTM students
Earlier this month, students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's hospitality, restaurant and tourism management program traveled to Augusta National Golf Club to provide hospitality services at the 2024 Masters Tournament. The group of 10 students traveled with Associate Professor and HRTM Program Director Ajai Ammachathram to the event April 4-16. It was the 10th time that Husker students have had the opportunity to help at the Masters. Three of those students - sophomore Abby Cantrell, junior Lydia Tobin and freshman Lyv Williams – share about their experiences in these blog posts.