Julia Torquati stands smiling outdoors with the Nebraska State Capitol behind her.

03 Nov 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Partnership aims to diversify, strengthen Nebraska’s early childhood workforce

Researchers, educators and community partners from across Nebraska are working to find a lasting solution to support, expand and diversify the state’s early childhood workforce to ensure positive developmental outcomes for children birth to age 8.

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Eastmont Towers residents pose for an image with Dr. Robert Hillestad in the center holding a piece of art.

02 Nov 2023    By Michael Burton

Eastmont Towers Retirement Community Visit Hillestad Gallery with Namesake

Residents of Eastmont Towers visited the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery in the Department of Textiles Merchandising and Fashion Design (TMFD). Dr. Robert Hillestad, emeritus faculty and previous TMFD chair, along with Tina Tyler, the activities coordinator from Eastmont Towers, led the group.

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Three people, wearing red, smile for a photo with the green grass of a baseball field behind them.

02 Nov 2023    

Meet a Husker: Brooks Kneifl

Meet Brooks Kneifl, a special education 7-12 major from Wayne, Neb. Brooks is also a pitcher on the Husker Baseball team.

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Saima Hasni sits on a blue chair in Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

31 Oct 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Study finds variety, cost effectiveness can become barriers to children’s vegetable consumption

Researchers recently completed a project to better understand family child care home providers’ preparation and serving of vegetables, and their influence on children’s vegetable consumption.

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Red N sculpture outside of the Wick Center where the Nebraska Alumni Association is officed.

25 Oct 2023    

Seven CEHS alumni selected to Young Alumni Academy

The Nebraska Alumni Association announced that seven College of Education and Human Sciences graduates were among the 45 individuals selected to the 2023 class of the Young Alumni Academy.

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Professional headshot of Ciara Ousley on red background.

24 Oct 2023    

Ciara Ousley selected to present at Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam

Ciara Ousley, an assistant professor in special education and communication disorders, is one of five faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln selected to present their research during the 2023 Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam Nov. 8.

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Mary Ann Johnson wearing a red jacket speaks at a podium.

24 Oct 2023    

Mary Ann Johnson to step away from NHS

Mary Ann Johnson is stepping away from her role as chair of the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences. Her last day with the department will be November 10, 2023.

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A view from the North of Adele Learning Commons looking through a tall, parallel sculpture.

23 Oct 2023    

51 CEHS faculty and staff honored with Service Awards

A total of 51 faculty and staff from the College of Education and Human Sciences are among the more than 900 University of Nebraska-Lincoln employees who will be recognized during the annual Celebration of Service Oct. 27.

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Books line the shelves at the Schmoker Reading Center. In the backgorund you see an office setting with glass walls and computer desks.

20 Oct 2023    

Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center hosting community open house Nov. 3

In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center, located in the Barkley Memorial Center on East Campus, is hosting an open house for the public from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.

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Michelle Hughes smiles as she works with a patient.

19 Oct 2023    By Kelcey Buck

Michelle Hughes aims to improve health disparities in underserved populations with Grand Challenges project

With a new Grand Challenges planning grant, Michelle Hughes is expanding her research efforts to try to determine the biggest barriers and potential solutions to improving overall health in underserved populations.

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