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The College of Education and Human Sciences envisions that every community has access to strong, vibrant and culturally responsive schools and businesses.

The research team includes, front row from left: Sanya Tuncan-Minden, Kerry Miller, Laura Fritz, and Alexis Chavez. Back row, from left: Janella Kang, Amanda Prokasky, Lorey Wheeler, and Charlie Lewis.

Researchers address early childhood needs of Nebraska’s immigrant, refugee families

June 24, 2025

Kadeja Alkanass, a first-year graduate student in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, smiles while listening to seven-year-old Stella Buhrman talk excitedly about her favorite birds in the department's Couple and Family Clinic on East Campus. Jamie Buhrman, Stella's mother, is also a first-year student in the program. Both Alkanass and Buhrman provide therapy in the clinic.

Couple and Family Clinic broadens reach of mental health services

June 19, 2025

HyeonJin Yoon sits for a photo in Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall with a large mural in the background

Researchers examine parents’ well-being, communication in families with autistic children

June 16, 2025

three children run on a track

Study explores factors influencing youth sports participation

June 10, 2025

Kelly Whitney and Dusty Stevens prepare baking sheets of whitefish fillets coated with a blackened seasoning for a cooking class in Leverton Hall on June 4 during the Child Nutrition Training Academy. Whitney cooks for Lawrence-Nelson Public Schools and Stevens is the food service director for Superior Public Schools. To the right, Elaine Rouse, kitchen manager for St. Margaret Mary School in Omaha, returns spatulas to a drawer.

Training academy brings more nutritious meals to Nebraska's students

June 6, 2025

Holly Hatton, associate professor of child, youth and family studies, shares information on the research behind social emotional well-being for teachers and young children during her January 2025 trip to Ghana.

CHIME expands its reach to Ghana

May 19, 2025

Karla Andazola portrait photo centered over background image with red overlay

May 2025 Commencement: Karla Andazola

May 9, 2025

Odwuar Quiñónez and the children in his class pose for a group photo

May 2025 Commencement: Odwuar Quiñónez

May 8, 2025

Rachawadee Maungkya-Taveepanpun hugs Barb Miller as Sue Kemp looks on

CEHS celebrates eight individuals completing special education apprenticeships

May 8, 2025

Rachel Morros helps four students at her desk during student teaching

CEHS announces Teachers for Tomorrow Fund

May 7, 2025

Jeremy Williams and a student smile for a photo in his classroom

May 2025 Commencement: Jeremy Williams

May 6, 2025

Amanda Morales receives her award

Amanda Morales awarded Dr. Michael Combs Legacy Award

May 6, 2025