Strong Communities

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

Eastmont Towers residents pose for an image with Dr. Robert Hillestad in the center holding a piece of art.

02 Nov 2023    By Michael Burton

Eastmont Towers Retirement Community Visit Hillestad Gallery with Namesake

Residents of Eastmont Towers visited the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery in the Department of Textiles Merchandising and Fashion Design (TMFD). Dr. Robert Hillestad, emeritus faculty and previous TMFD chair, along with Tina Tyler, the activities coordinator from Eastmont Towers, led the group.

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A large group gathers at the Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design red tent at East Campus Discovery Days. The display features the button dress community project.

21 Sep 2023    

Community art project shines light on textile industry sustainability

Associate professor Sandra Starkey and her students in Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design (TMFD) are leading an initiative to shed light on the critical issue of sustainability within the textile and apparel industry.  

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Michael Burton sits in a dark classroom in front of a large screen displaying the Animating History webpage.

19 Sep 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

‘Bell Affair’ team helping high school classes animate history

Nebraska researchers are working with high school teachers to help students create films that share stories from the past, and connect them with America’s larger historical narrative.

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6+ individuals wearing handmade looks by ReyAnna Moore walk the runway at Omaha Fashion Week.

11 Sep 2023    By Kelcey Buck

Five TMFD students, alumni among designers at Omaha Fashion Week

Two current students and three recent graduates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design program were among the 41 designers selected to showcase their collections during Omaha Fashion Week’s Fall 2023 AURORA Season.

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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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Two students stand at a wall filled with papers of sketch drawings and text.

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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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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Ofelia Garcia, smiles for a photo while wearing bright pink clothing and sitting in front of book shelves.

15 Aug 2023    

M3 Initiative hosting Language, Migration, and Education Conference Sept. 8-9 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

Ofelia García, professor emerita in the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) where she was co-director for 12 years, will be the keynote speaker at the Language, Migration, and Education Conference: Cultivating Linguistic and Cultural Diversity Sept. 9 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Nick Angelos wears a tie-dyed blue t-shirt and stands in front of book shelves in a classroom.

11 Aug 2023    By Kristina Jackson | University Communication and Marketing

Partnership helps master’s graduate move into new teaching career

Through the Paraeducator-to-Teacher program offered by the College of Education and Human Sciences, Nick Angelos has taken the lead in his own classroom and put his practical experience to use for his students.

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Dr. Paul Gausman (back row, left), Dr. Vann Price and Dr. Sue Kemp look on as two paraeducators sign their agreements to participate in the first cohort of the Para Pathway to Teaching pilot program.

10 Aug 2023    By Haley Apel

UNL, LPS partner to build pipeline of special education teachers

A new partnership between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Education and Human Sciences and Lincoln Public Schools aims to build a pipeline of special education teachers.

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