Comprehensive Health & Well-Being

The College of Education and Human Sciences envisions that every person has access to research based, culturally relevant, leading edge health and wellness resources, expertise and services that are well integrated into the community, highly acceptable and used.

Saima Hasni sits on a blue chair in Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

31 Oct 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Study finds variety, cost effectiveness can become barriers to children’s vegetable consumption

Researchers recently completed a project to better understand family child care home providers’ preparation and serving of vegetables, and their influence on children’s vegetable consumption.

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Michelle Hughes smiles as she works with a patient.

19 Oct 2023    By Kelcey Buck

Michelle Hughes aims to improve health disparities in underserved populations with Grand Challenges project

With a new Grand Challenges planning grant, Michelle Hughes is expanding her research efforts to try to determine the biggest barriers and potential solutions to improving overall health in underserved populations.

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Four people stand closely and smile for a photo in an outdoor setting.

17 Oct 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Global toolkit promotes inclusive health care for marginalized refugees

Nebraska researchers are participating in a collaborative, international project designed to help enhance mental health care among older refugees and refugees with disabilities.

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Ciara Ousley stands in front of a blue wall with colorful blocks that spell out SCADD LAB.

12 Oct 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Research explores technology to support speech among children with autism

Nebraska researcher Ciara Ousley is exploring ways to enable and enhance communication for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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Katelyn Coburn sits in a bright hallway in Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

03 Oct 2023    

Project explores strengthening connections among religious leaders, nonbinary people

A recently funded Nebraska research project aims to enhance Christian religious leaders’ affirmation of nonbinary people to combat bias and discrimination.

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One person wearing a blue shirt holds a smoothing an a photo frame that says "NEBRASKA"

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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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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Beth Doll and Matt Cormley stand near a white sculpture outside Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

08 Jun 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

‘Homegrown’ training program addresses need for rural mental health professionals

A Nebraska virtual training program is helping to address the shortage of rural mental health professionals in small communities across Nebraska.

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24 Apr 2023    

Study reveals many American atheists hide their non-belief

A recent yearlong study to investigate the psychological well-being of rural-residing and woman-identified atheists reveals various issues experienced because of their non-belief.

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Three Indigenous youth wear bright clothing and smile for a photo while standing outdoors.

10 Apr 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Project affirms voices of Indigenous LGBTQ and two spirit youth

Nebraska, South Dakota researchers exploring challenges of Indigenous LGBTQ2S youth discover strength and resilience.

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