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Sculpture outside of Love Library on a sunny day on City Campus.

16 Apr 2023    

The Impact of Poverty Informed Faculty on Community College Success

Barbara Embacher has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “The Impact of Poverty Informed Faculty on Community College Success,” as part of the Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Doctor of Philosophy program.

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15 Apr 2023    

Women as Leaders in The Bourbon Industry

Candice Cress has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “Women as Leaders in The Bourbon Industry,” as part of the Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Doctor of Philosophy program.

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15 Apr 2023    

A Multi-Case Examination of Leadership Development Programs for Emerging Educational Leaders in K-12 School Districts

Jason Thomsen has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation titled “A Multi-Case Examination of Leadership Development Programs for Emerging Educational Leaders in K-12 School Districts,” as part of the Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Doctor of Philosophy program.

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15 Apr 2023    

Student Support in Online Learning at Small Catholic Colleges

Barbara Shousha has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “Student Support in Online Learning at Small Catholic Colleges,” as part of the Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Doctor of Philosophy program.

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14 Apr 2023    

The Impact of Policies on Racial Equity and Instructor Experiences in Higher Education Institutions During Emergency Online Learning

Brandon Heinz has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation titled “The Impact of Policies on Racial Equity and Instructor Experiences in Higher Education Institutions During Emergency Online Learning,” as part of the Educational Studies Doctor of Philosophy program.

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Professional headshot of Jeff Nilsen on a red background.

14 Apr 2023    

Students Decision-Making Process When Participating in a Sit-In Protest

Jeff Nilsen has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation titled “Students Decision-Making Process When Participating in a Sit-In Protest,” as part of the Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Doctor of Philosophy program.

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Groundlevel view of Broyhill fountain on City Campus

14 Apr 2023    

Christa Rahl successfully defends master’s thesis

hrista Rahl has successfully defended her master’s thesis titled “The Gendered Experience of Female Resident Assistants,” as part of the Student Affairs Administration master's degree program.

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Nightime view of Love Library on City Campus.

14 Apr 2023    

Factors Affecting the Outcome of School Bond Elections

Nicole Hardick has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “Factors Affecting the Outcome of School Bond Elections,” as part of the Educational Administration, Doctor of Education degree program.

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Two red ribbon banners hanging outdoors near green, leafy trees. One has an N on it and the other says Go Big Red.

10 Apr 2023    

CEHS students inducted as Innocents Society, Mortar Board members for 2023-24

Four students from the College of Education and Human Sciences have been inducted into the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Innocents Society and the Black Masque chapter of Mortar Board for 2023 - 24.

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10 Apr 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Project affirms voices of Indigenous LGBTQ and two spirit youth

Nebraska, South Dakota researchers exploring challenges of Indigenous LGBTQ2S youth discover strength and resilience.

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