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02 Mar 2018

Junior ARD Award goes to Dev

Dr. Dipti Dev, Betti and Richard Robinson Professorship of Early Childood in Extension and Assistant Professor and Child Health Behaviors Extension Specialist has been recognized by the Agriculture Research Division as one of two recipients of the Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research Award.

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he Spring Research Fair will take place April 10 and 11 in the Nebraska Union.

28 Feb 2018

Registration open for Spring Research Fair poster sessions

Registration is open for the graduate and undergraduate research and creative activity poster sessions and creative exhibitions for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Spring Research Fair, April 10 and 11 in the Nebraska Union.

The registration deadline is 3 p.m. March 16. All students are encouraged to participate.

The annual fair showcases research and creative accomplishments by university graduate and undergraduate students.

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05 Feb 2018

Buffett Institute seeking fellowship applicants

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska is accepting applications from advanced doctoral students within the university system for 1-year fellowships worth up to $25,000.

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Dipti Dev wins National USDA NIFA Extension Specialist Award

05 Feb 2018 By Katie Ballue

Dev recognized with National USDA/NIFA Extension Award

Dr. Dipti Dev, Betti and Richard Robinson Professorship of Early Childhood in Extension, Assistant Professor, and Child Health Behaviors Extension Specialist, is being recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture as an important leader and contributor locally, statewide, and nationally.

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CYAF Ambassador Scholarship for study abroad students

01 Feb 2018

Ambassador scholarship available for CYAF study abroad students

A CYAF Ambassador Scholarship is available for students who are going on a study abroad trip between September 2017 and June 2018.

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25 Jan 2018 By Katie Ballue

Hands-on coding teaches local children to think outside of the box

By helping teachers see the importance of using a problem-solving format instead of the traditional follow-my-example approach to teaching, Buchheister is removing the old arguments and creating a hybrid approach to teaching problem-solving skills.

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17 Jan 2018

May graduation application deadline January 26

The deadline for those interested in graduating this May is rapidly approaching. All students planning on graduating at the end of this semester need to have all graduation application materials in by January 26th.

Not sure how to apply for graduation? It's simple!

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16 Jan 2018 By Katie Ballue

University online rankings thrive thanks to unique online degree programs

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is once again found ranking within the top 50 for online undergraduate and graduate programs. The university started offering online programs (in addition to the existing online courses available) in 2008 and have since continued to climb higher on the national rankings every year.

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02 Jan 2018 By Katie Ballue

Discover CYAF: interview with undergrad Tierra Williams

Welcome to Discover CYAF, a series that spotlights some of the talented and passionate people who come through the Child, Youth, and Family Studies department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Let's get to know Tierra Williams, who came to Auburn, Nebraska at age 11 after Hurricane Katrina destroyed everything her family owned, and eventually made her way to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Child, Youth, and Family Studies department.

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14 Dec 2017 By Katie Ballue

Extension outreach bridges community businesses and high school students

Faculty from two College of Education and Human Sciences departments are collaborating to create and implement a new program that promotes entrepreneurship and a sense of connection and community among rural youth.

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