Strong Communities

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

Two rows of people smile for a photo in front of a large projector screen.

27 Jul 2023    By Kelcey Buck

New partnership aims to make teacher diversification efforts in Nebraska more cohesive

Amanda Morales has spent her career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln working on a variety of collaborative projects aiming to diversify the teacher population in Nebraska. Now, she’s helping bring all those projects and collaborators together as part of the Nebraska Educator Diversification Partnership, one of three new Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Labs across the country launched this year by the National Center for Research on Educator Diversity.

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Three athletes wearing red jersey's walk with their coach, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.

18 Jul 2023    

New course created for those interested in collegiate coaching and athletic administration

As the world of collegiate athletics continues to rapidly expand and evolve, the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is checking into the game. The college has created a new and innovative course at the graduate level for those interested in collegiate coaching and athletic administration.

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A rainbow shines over a highway with a gas station and other community buildings on each side.

20 Jun 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Photovoice project provides clear view of Lakota women’s challenges, resilience

A recent photovoice project explored distinct challenges faced by Lakota women in South Dakota who have been incarcerated, and identified strengths to support them in overcoming those challenges.

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Morgan Twiss high fives a student in her classroom at Elliott Elementary.

16 May 2023    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

First Teacher Scholars Academy cohort to earn degrees

In commencement exercises May 20, degrees will be conferred to 203 new teachers, and among them are the members of the first cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy.

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Morgan Twiss holds her mortar board while surrounded by 12 students in a classroom setting.

16 May 2023    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

Twiss finds community, growth as part of Teacher Scholars Academy

Morgan Twiss remembers nearly always wanting to be a teacher, and after she graduates May 20 as a member of the inaugural cohort of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Teacher Scholars Academy, she’ll begin her career at Elliott Elementary in Lincoln, where she’ll teach second grade.

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Four individuals, dressed in office attire, stand in front of a window smiling for a photo.

18 Apr 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Get SET Nebraska helping address special education teacher shortage

A team of Nebraska researchers and educators is working to establish a statewide program to develop and retain special education teachers.

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Jordan Brandt smiles and walks through rows of students sitting at desks in a classroom.

17 Apr 2023    

On Campus: Teacher Scholars Academy

Through the Teacher Scholars Academy's hands-on education opportunities, networking and mentorship, future teachers like Jordan Brandt are preparing to make an impact on students in the state and to be the backbone of school transformation.

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05 Apr 2023    

Husker students assist at 2023 Masters Tournament

For the ninth time, students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management program will work with members, patrons and staff at Augusta National Golf Club for the 2023 Masters Tournament.

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Seven individuals pose on a red carpet, wearing hand crafted looks that were showcased at Omaha Fashion Week.

17 Mar 2023    By Ritu Jadwani - Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design

Creating change through textiles and crafts

Students in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln showcased their designs at Omaha Fashion Week on Feb. 23 - 24.

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Unique pink and green designs on showcase in the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery

17 Mar 2023    

‘Future Tense’ National Juried Exhibition on view in Hillestad Gallery

The latest exhibit on view at the Robert Hillestad Gallery on East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary fibers by presenting the very best work being made by students in the field today. Future Tense, the juried exhibition is on display in the Gallery through April 23.

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