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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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Two red ribbon banners hanging outdoors near green, leafy trees. One has an N on it and the other says Go Big Red.

10 Apr 2023

CEHS students inducted as Innocents Society, Mortar Board members for 2023-24

Four students from the College of Education and Human Sciences have been inducted into the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Innocents Society and the Black Masque chapter of Mortar Board for 2023 - 24.

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Ten individuals wearing casual clothing gather to take a selfie.

05 Apr 2023

Husker students assist at 2023 Masters Tournament

For the ninth time, students from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management program will work with members, patrons and staff at Augusta National Golf Club for the 2023 Masters Tournament.

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Three individuals standing in front of a red N back drop, with another individual taking their photo on a phone.

08 Mar 2023

6 CEHS faculty, staff receive family and friends recognition awards

For their support of students, 6 College of Education and Human Sciences faculty received University of Nebraska–Lincoln Family and Friends Recognition Awards during a March 2 celebration. The award recognizes employees who have made a significant difference in students’ lives.

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Alaya Greene smiles for a photo on East Campus

28 Feb 2023 By Katie Black | University Communication and Marketing

Greene leads inclusive spaces, discussions on campus

Meet Alaya Greene, a nutrition and health sciences major from Georgetown, South Carolina.

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Kristin Malek walks across a large stage with a screen displaying the educator of the year award information.

08 Feb 2023

Kristin Malek receives educator of the year award

Kristin Malek, assistant professor and event management extension specialist in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, was honored with the Bob Dallmeyer Educator of the Year Award from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events.

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Janos Zempleni smiles for a photo in a scientific lab space.

03 Feb 2023 By Geitner Simmons - IANR Media

USDA funding supports Zempleni research on breastmilk consumption and brain development

University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists will analyze gut microbiome function, looking to see how mice process milk nanoparticles whose biological signaling appears to have important benefits for cognitive development.

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12 Jan 2023 By Kelcey Buck | Special Education & Communication Disorders

Study suggests taste cells’ role in immune response may lead to treatment of taste loss

A recent study from a team of researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and other institutions has found that a subset of taste cells called type II taste cells may play a key role in the body’s immune response to harmful oral microbes. These new findings could help treat taste loss caused by infection, aging, obesity and cancer chemotherapy.

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