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09 Feb 2021    By Chuck Green | CYFS

Exploring ways to help those who help others in the wake of natural disasters

In March 2019, 81 of Nebraska’s 93 counties were declared states of emergency due to significant flooding and blizzards. Nebraska Extension provided vital assistance to communities during the state’s disaster response and recovery, and continues to offer a lifeline for many struggling to cope.

More than a year and a half later, as the ripple effects of the crisis continue, stress levels for frontline caregiving professionals remain elevated.



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A Husker graduate clinician and her supervisor, Beth Dinneen, share in activities with a young girl with down syndrome during a speech therapy session at the Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic.

08 Feb 2021    By Kelcey Buck

Barkley Clinic offering parent-focused communication training for children with down syndrome

Speech-language pathologists at the Barkley Clinic are collaborating with Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Nebraska (DSAANE) to offer a parent-focused training to promote early language development for children with down syndrome.

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A Husker graduate clinician and her supervisor, Beth Dinneen, share in activities with a young girl with down syndrome during a speech therapy session at the Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic.

08 Feb 2021    By Kelcey Buck

Barkley Clinic offering parent-focused communication training for children with down syndrome

Speech-language pathologists at the Barkley Clinic are collaborating with Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Nebraska (DSAANE) to offer a parent-focused training to promote early language development for children with down syndrome.

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08 Feb 2021    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Project explores how early language skills predict kindergarten readiness, later reading outcomes

Nebraska and Ohio State researchers are exploring the impact of early childhood language skills on kindergarten readiness and later reading outcomes — and examining ways to enhance those academic gains.

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Bob Michl

03 Feb 2021    

Michl named new director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Robert Michl has been named the new director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, succeeding Dee Aguilar, who retired after 15 years of service to the institute.

Michl assumed the position in January and reports to Sherri Jones, dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences. He will lead and manage all aspects of the OLLI program, from daily operations to budgeting and program planning.



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02 Feb 2021    By Kelcey Buck

Virtual open houses for Au.D., SLP graduate programs set for late March

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders is hosting four virtual open houses for its graduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology the end of March.

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Cover of Year in Review

02 Feb 2021    

CEHS Office of Global Exchange releases 2020 Year in Review

The College of Education and Human Sciences Office of Global Exchanges has prepared a “Year in Review” report that details the global engagement of the college during 2020.

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Cover of Year in Review

02 Feb 2021    

CEHS Office of Global Exchange releases 2020 Year in Review

The College of Education and Human Sciences Office of Global Exchanges has prepared a “Year in Review” report that details the global engagement of the college during 2020.

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Mike Miller

01 Feb 2021    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

SkillBridge program, serendipity bring Miller to Nebraska

Retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Mike Miller is now a CEHS academic adviser.

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Lisa Knoche

26 Jan 2021    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Coaching model aims to enhance services for Nebraska infants, toddlers

Nebraska researchers are using a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs to help enhance services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

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