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John Bernthal

27 Jul 2021    

‘A class act’ - Bernthal remembered as caring, impactful leader

John Bernthal, professor emeritus and longtime department chair of the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (SECD) in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, is being remembered by colleagues and loved ones for his contributions to the field and his kindness toward others. Bernthal passed away on July 23, 2021.

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Teacher reading to students at a table in a school setting.

23 Jul 2021    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Researchers examine experiences, needs of Nebraska’s special education teachers

CYFS researchers are working with the Nebraska Department of Education to learn about special education teachers’ experiences and to examine factors that influence their preparation and retention.

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Falah Rashoka stands outside his office on East Campus.

20 Jul 2021    By Deann Gayman | University Communication

Rashoka helps turn pandemic tide for Yezidi community

“It was a very scary time. There were a lot of cases among the immigrant and refugee communities. I think 85 percent of the (Yezidi) community got COVID-19.” — Falah Rashoka, doctoral student in nutrition and health promotion.

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Falah Rashoka stands outside his office on East Campus.

20 Jul 2021    By Deann Gayman | University Communication

Rashoka helps turn pandemic tide for Yezidi community

“It was a very scary time. There were a lot of cases among the immigrant and refugee communities. I think 85 percent of the (Yezidi) community got COVID-19.” — Falah Rashoka, doctoral student in nutrition and health promotion.

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NOYCE Grant team members lined up on the stairs in Teachers College Hall.

20 Jul 2021    

$4.3 million NSF Noyce grant will help Nebraska science teachers grow

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Nebraska–Lincoln a grant totaling $4.3 million to recruit and develop secondary science teachers as leaders with a strong focus on aspects of equity and inclusive teaching and learning in Nebraska schools.

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NOYCE Grant team members lined up on the stairs in Teachers College Hall.

20 Jul 2021    

$4.3 million NSF Noyce grant will help Nebraska science teachers grow

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Nebraska–Lincoln a grant totaling $4.3 million to recruit and develop secondary science teachers as leaders with a strong focus on aspects of equity and inclusive teaching and learning in Nebraska schools.

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2021-2022 Fellowship Announcement

19 Jul 2021    

EDAD Announces 2021-2022 Fellowship Recipients

The Department of Educational Administration is proud to announce our fellowship recipients for the 2020-2021 school year. Below is the full list of recipients. Learn more about the individual recipients and how this award will impact their career by following @NebraskaEDAD on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Each day on social media we will feature a recipient.

2021-2022 Fellowship Recipients



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OLLI members kayaking on Holmes Lake.

14 Jul 2021    

OLLI Showcase is Aug. 12 at Nebraska Innovation Campus, on Zoom

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will lead off the 2021-22 academic year with its Showcase event from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center in Lincoln.

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Patty Kuo and Ricardo Martinez headshots

13 Jul 2021    

Two CEHS researchers receive new faculty scholar awards

Two researchers in the College of Education and Human Sciences have received Joyce R. Jeffries New Faculty Scholar Awards. Patty Kuo, assistant professor in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, and Ricardo Martinez, assistant professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, have received the awards to support their research.

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Jennifer Au

12 Jul 2021    By Erin Kelly - CEHS Global Exchange

Husker undergrad seizes opportunity to study abroad

Nebraska’s Jennifer Au is one of the first Husker students to study abroad after a year-plus of pandemic-related travel restrictions and cancellations.

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