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CEHS week April 22-26

19 Apr 2024    

CEHS Week is April 22-26

The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a slate of activities planned to celebrate CEHS Week April 22-26.

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19 Apr 2024    

Salin Raj Palayyan Finalist in the American Society for Nutrition’s Postdoctoral Research Award Competition

Salin Raj Palayyan (Sunil Sukumaran lab) has been named a finalist in the American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN) Postdoctoral Research Award Competition, an educational activity that recognizes early-career scientists and clinicians presenting outstanding research.

Six finalists were chosen from 80 applicants and will be recognized during NUTRITION 2024, the American Society for Nutrition’s annual flagship meeting which will be held from June 29 to July 2 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

Congratulations Salin!



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NPOD poster winners Spring 2024

18 Apr 2024    

NPOD 15th Annual Spring Retreat

The Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases (NPOD) hosted his 15th Annual Spring Retreat on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Nebraska East Union. 

The symposium was attended by over 60 participants.

Featured speakers were experts on the topics of "Precision Nutrition in Obesity and its Comorbidities":

  • Dr. Wei Perng (University of Colorado - Anschutz)
    "Advancing metabolic disease prevention in youth through Precision medicine, Omics, and Data Science (PODS)"



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Kristy Weissling professional portrait

18 Apr 2024    

Kristy Weissling selected for Donald R. & Mary Lee Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence

Kristy Weissling, professor of practice and interim chair in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Donald R. & Mary Lee Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence.

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Kristy Weissling professional portrait

18 Apr 2024    

Kristy Weissling selected for Donald R. & Mary Lee Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence

Kristy Weissling, professor of practice and interim chair in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Donald R. & Mary Lee Swanson Award for Teaching Excellence.

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Sheree Moser poses with Karen Alexander of Texas Tech University and Morgan Jones of Kansas State University after receiving the IDEA Faculty Excellence Award

17 Apr 2024    

Sheree Moser receives Faculty Excellence Award for contributions to FCS education

Sheree Moser, assistant professor of practice in child, youth and family studies, was honored by her peers with the 2024 IDEA Faculty Excellence Award.

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Sheree Moser poses with Karen Alexander of Texas Tech University and Morgan Jones of Kansas State University after receiving the IDEA Faculty Excellence Award

17 Apr 2024    

Sheree Moser receives Faculty Excellence Award for contributions to FCS education

Sheree Moser, assistant professor of practice in child, youth and family studies, was honored by her peers with the 2024 IDEA Faculty Excellence Award.

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image of Extension Education and the Social Sciences book cover; background image of UNL campus with red overlay

16 Apr 2024    By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing

Nebraska edited book is first to feature Extension’s role in the lives of children, families

A new volume by two University of Nebraska–Lincoln professors is among the first to highlight the role of Extension in the lives of children and families.

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image of Extension Education and the Social Sciences book cover; background image of UNL campus with red overlay

16 Apr 2024    By Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing

Nebraska edited book is first to feature Extension’s role in the lives of children, families

A new volume by two University of Nebraska–Lincoln professors is among the first to highlight the role of Extension in the lives of children and families.

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