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28 Mar 2016    By University Communications

Rudasill named Rosowski Associate Professor

Kathleen Rudasill has been named Susan J. Rosowski Associate Professor of Educational Psychology. Her work on understanding how the individual differences in children and adolescents and how those differences contribute to academic and social success in school has received national attention.

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CEHS researchers to DC for AERA

18 Mar 2016    

CEHS researchers to DC for AERA

The College of Education and Human Sciences at UNL is sending a team of faculty and student researchers to present their findings at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. The AERA meeting is April 8-12 in Washington, DC. 



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17 Mar 2016    

CEHS climbs in U.S. News rankings

The College of Education and Human Sciences’ graduate education program landed at No. 39 among 184 universities in U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Education Graduate Schools announced March 16. That's a one-spot improvement from last year's rankings.

Dean Marjorie Kostelnik said the rankings reflect the college’s success in preparing students to make a difference.



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14 Mar 2016    

Elements - Biennial Runway Show

The College of Education and Human Sciences' Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design students are teaming up once again with students from across the UNL campus to present their biennial runway show, taking place this year on Earth Day, Friday April 22, in the Nebraska Union’s Centennial Ballroom.



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Joe DiCostanzo, Benson High School Magnet

11 Mar 2016    By Brad Stauffer

Benson teacher is 2016 CEHS McAuliffe Award recipient

Joseph DiCostanzo, a social studies teacher and coach from Omaha Benson High School Magnet, is the recipient of the 2016 Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education. The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) presents the annual award to a Nebraska teacher who exemplifies the character of Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, who died in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster. DiCostanzo will be recognized at a banquet March 13 on the UNL campus.



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04 Mar 2016    

Buffett Early Childhood Institute to announce statewide survey results

More than 7,100 Nebraskans recently responded to the largest public opinion survey ever conducted in the state about the care and education of young children. Findings of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute/Gallup Survey on Early Childhood Care and Education in Nebraska will be shared from 8:30-10 a.m., March 29 at the Sheldon Museum of Art (note this is a location change) on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Opening remarks will be made by Senator Galen Hadley, speaker of the Nebraska Legislature.

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Paul Springer, Judy Burnfield and Natalie Williams

01 Mar 2016    By Alyssa Amen

Williams leads massage therapy study in rehabilitation hospital

When Alexis Verzal first arrived at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., her future held many more questions than answers. While her parents Tiffany and Brandon Verzal grappled with these unknowns, this much they knew: their world had been turned upside down.

To help families like the Verzals, researchers from UNL’s College of Education and Human Sciences are embarking on a project to reduce stress for primary caregivers whose children are recovering from a severe injury or illness.



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Dr. Sheree Moser

26 Feb 2016    By Keith McGuffey

Sheree Moser Wins FCCLA Award

Sheree Moser, CYAF Assistant Professor of Practice, has earned the Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Distinguished Service Award. 

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions and continuing service by individuals whose primary responsibilities are directly related to the organization’s programs. Dr. Moser volunteers for FCCLA judging and state leadership events and helps organize state conferences.


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25 Feb 2016    

DN profiles dual language teaching, quotes Catalano

As the state's demographics continue to change, Nebraska schools are increasingly seeking the services of bilingual teachers. School districts from Omaha to Lexington are adopting dual language programs to address the achievement challenges of more diverse student populations. Zach Hammack of the Daily Nebraskan recently wrote an article highlighting this education issue and consulted Theresa Catalano, assistant professor in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, for his story.

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24 Feb 2016    By University Communications

UNL to collaborate with Oman Tourism College

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has signed an agreement with Oman Tourism College to facilitate academic collaboration between the institutions.

The memorandum of understanding establishes a partnership in teaching, research, student exchange, faculty exchange, technology transfer, publication, curriculum development, joint projects and training.



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