News

11 Feb 2019    

Sheree Moser is the 2019 recipient of the Donald R. and Mary Lee Swanson Award

Sheree Moser is the 2019 recipient of the Donald R. and Mary Lee Swanson Award for Excellence in Teaching! This is very prestigious, awarded on the following criteria:



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11 Feb 2019    

IANR Leadership Team Visits Ruth Staples Child Development Laboratory

As a kick off to Charter Week, IANR Leaderhsip visited the Ruth Staples Child Development Laboratory.  They brought each child In Our Grit, Our Glory Nebraska t-shirts. Also, on behalf of  the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, CASNR,  and the College of Education and Human Sciences , CEHS, each child received a $500 scholarship! 

"We are honored and thankful for this generous gift and very much enjoyed the t-shirt and ice cream party!" said Jenny Leeper Miller, CDL Director.



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11 Jan 2019    

China Study Abroad

Seeking an adventure of a lifetime? Join us as we travel to China THIS MAY to explore Early Childhood Education, experience Chinese culture, and visit historic landmarks. The application deadline is approaching! Apply before January 28! Scholarships still available!

https://myworld.unl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11887

Contact Kelley Buchheister with questions. 



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21 Dec 2018    By Dr. Beth Doll

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teacher Scholars Academy is now accepting applications

The University of Nebraska  Lincoln Teacher Scholars Academy is now accepting applications.  We are seeking 40 great students who want to build a career in teaching and so contribute to the future of Nebraska’s next generation. If you know an exceptional future teacher, interested in joining the UNL Teacher Scholars Academy, please pass along this information.



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Lisa McConnell wins award

14 Nov 2018    By Catia Guerrero

McConnell receives Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen Award

Lisa McConnell, Office Assistant at the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, received the Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen Award from the University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association, UNOPA. 



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CYAF hosted the 2018 NCFR conference

13 Nov 2018    By Katie Ballue

CYAF hosts national NCFR conference

The Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies (CYAF) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln sponsored the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) annual conference last week in San Diego, which brings in the top family studies researchers and programs in the nation for a week-long event. CYAF was represented well, and many faculty and graduate students attended and presented research.



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Josh Byrd, CYAF ph.d student, is featured in national magazine Forks Over Knives

12 Oct 2018    By Katie Ballue

CYAF graduate student featured in national magazine

Josh Byrd is a doctoral student in the Child Development/Early Childhood Education program in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies (CYAF). He's a familiar face. He originally hails from eastern North Carolina and got his undergraduate degree from the University of Mount Olive and was drawn to Nebraska because of important work by key faculty members, such as Dr. Helen Raikes, Willa Cather Professor, and Dr. Julia Torquati, Interim Department Chair and Professor.



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Ashley Montag, UNL CYAF student

04 Oct 2018    By Katie Ballue

Discover CYAF: Meet first year grad student Ashley Montag

Welcome to Discover CYAF, featuring graduate student Ashley Montag. Discover CYAF is a series that spotlights some of the talented and passionate people who come through the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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Youth Entrepreneurship Clinics in Child, Youth and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln enter a new pilot phase.

14 Sep 2018    By Katie Ballue

Youth Entrepreneurship Clinics launch Lincoln pilot program

Maria de Guzman and the rest of the Youth Entrepreneurship Clinics team are entering a new pilot phase that is adding an advanced technical aspect and working with local high school students.

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Markie Roberts, a student in Child, Youth, and Family Studies at UNL

30 Aug 2018    

Discover CYAF: Meet MFT student Markie Roberts

Welcome to Discover CYAF, featuring graduate student Markie Roberts. Discover CYAF is a series that spotlights some of the talented and passionate people who come through the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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