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30 Sep 2022    

CYAF Dissertation Grant

The Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is pleased to invite applications for a dissertation grant for up to $5,000. The dissertation grant is intended to support and advance the work of CYAF doctoral students whose proposed dissertation research reflects a strong potential for long-term impact. Each grant will be awarded for up to 18 months.

Total amount available: $5,000 

Number of grants: 1-2 grants may be awarded, depending on the merit of applications and availability of funds. 



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The Barkley Memorial Center is home to the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders on UNL's East Campus.

30 Sep 2022    By Kelcey Buck

UNL offering interdisciplinary training program for graduate students in speech-language pathology, audiology and deaf education

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (SECD) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is currently recruiting students for the first cohort of a new interprofessional training program, the Mid-Plains Professional Upgrade Partnership – Interdisciplinary Training in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Deaf Education (MPUP-SPADE).

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The Barkley Memorial Center is home to the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders on UNL's East Campus.

30 Sep 2022    By Kelcey Buck

UNL offering interdisciplinary training program for graduate students in speech-language pathology, audiology and deaf education

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (SECD) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is currently recruiting students for the first cohort of a new interprofessional training program, the Mid-Plains Professional Upgrade Partnership – Interdisciplinary Training in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Deaf Education (MPUP-SPADE).

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A large group gathers in the Living Room of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.

30 Sep 2022    By Haley Apel

Nebraska U Celebrates Opening of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

Making learning visible is the theme of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall, the new home for the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Hundreds of faculty, staff, students and university stakeholders had their first look at the state-of-the art building during a ribbon-cutting celebration Sept. 29.

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Cynthia Cress, Alicia Davis, Kelly Pritchett, Stacie Ray, Marc Brennan and Emily Wakefield headshots

28 Sep 2022    

Six SECD faculty honored with service awards

Six faculty in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders are among the employees being honored during a universitywide Celebration of Service Sept. 28 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

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27 Sep 2022    

Ambassador scholarship available for CYAF study abroad students

The CYAF Ambassador Scholarship is available for students going on a CYAF-sponsored study abroad trip.

The CYAF Ambassador Scholarship is designed to encourage CYAF student participation in CYAF-sponsored short term study abroad by reducing the financial burden of the trip. This is a scholarship of up to $1,000.



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Ciara Ousley headshot overlaid on image of Barkley Memorial Center

27 Sep 2022    By Kelcey Buck

Ciara Ousley returns to SECD as assistant professor

“Once a Husker, always a Husker” is more than a saying for Ciara Ousley, an assistant professor who joined the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders last month.

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26 Sep 2022    

2022 CEHS Multicultural Homecoming Honoree: Anitra Warrior

Anitra (Webster) Warrior (2005, 2007, 2015) is returning to the College of Education and Human Sciences on Sept. 30, as part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Multicultural Homecoming festivities.

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26 Sep 2022    

2022 CEHS Multicultural Homecoming Honoree: Anitra Warrior

Anitra (Webster) Warrior (2005, 2007, 2015) is returning to the College of Education and Human Sciences on Sept. 30, as part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Multicultural Homecoming festivities.

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26 Sep 2022    

37 CEHS faculty and staff to receive service awards

37 faculty and staff in the College of Education and Human Sciences will be honored during a universitywide Celebration of Service Sept. 28 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

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