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Two students walk near the Meier Commons on UNL's City Campus.

18 May 2023    

23 CEHS students graduate from University Honors Program

Twenty-three students from the College of Education and Human Sciences are among the 264 graduating seniors who have completed the requirements of the University Honors Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Peace Corps Prep students Kenzie Steiner and Katie Schmitz paint a mural during a group volunteer opportunity at the LUX Center for the Arts in May 2022.

18 May 2023    

Two CEHS students earn Peace Corps Prep certificate

AJ Pugh and Kenzie Steiner, both students in the College of Education and Human Sciences, were two of the eight students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who earned a certificate from the Peace Corps for successfully completing the Peace Corps Prep program.

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purple flowers bloom on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus

16 May 2023    

Nine CEHS students named Chancellor’s Scholars

Nine students from the College of Education and Human Sciences will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s undergraduate commencement ceremony May 20 at Memorial Stadium.

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Morgan Twiss high fives a student in her classroom at Elliott Elementary.

16 May 2023    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

First Teacher Scholars Academy cohort to earn degrees

In commencement exercises May 20, degrees will be conferred to 203 new teachers, and among them are the members of the first cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy.

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Morgan Twiss holds her mortar board while surrounded by 12 students in a classroom setting.

16 May 2023    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

Twiss finds community, growth as part of Teacher Scholars Academy

Morgan Twiss remembers nearly always wanting to be a teacher, and after she graduates May 20 as a member of the inaugural cohort of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Teacher Scholars Academy, she’ll begin her career at Elliott Elementary in Lincoln, where she’ll teach second grade.

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Headshots of Ma'Kiya Carter and Ritu Jadwani on a red background.

05 May 2023    

2 CEHS students honored with Student Luminary Awards

Two students in the College of Education and Human Sciences were among the 12 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

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Deborah Rivas-Drake presents at a wooden podium in the Jackie Gaughn Multicultural Center.

04 May 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Michigan researcher outlines obstacles, potential solutions for racially marginalized youth

University of Michigan professor Deborah Rivas-Drake discussed challenges and possible remedies for racially minoritized youth during a May 3 Distinguished Visiting Scholar Keynote event.

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Kelsey Quaisley is joined by her faculty committee advisors following her dissertation defense.

03 May 2023    

Learning to Teach Prospective Elementary Teachers: A Narrative Inquiry of a Newer Mathematics Content Instructor

Kelsey Quaisley has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation titled “Learning to Teach Prospective Elementary Teachers: A Narrative Inquiry of a Newer Mathematics Content Instructor,” as part of the Educational Studies Doctor of Philosophy program.

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Miriam Crinion sits at a desk in front of a leafy green plant and a window.

02 May 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Study explores bullying that targets students with disabilities — and how to fight it

A dissertation project is examining the unique social experiences of adolescent students with disabilities who have been involved in bullying with a specific focus on the support systems and coping strategies that enable students to manage bullying behaviors.

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A table with a red tablecloth, awards, a bouquet of red and white flowers in front of a screen that reads CEHS 2023 Awards

28 Apr 2023    

CEHS celebrates students, faculty, staff at awards celebration

The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln recognized the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff and students during its annual awards celebration on April 28.

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