Our Mission
Enhance human health and well-being through discovery and application of scientific knowledge.
Our Vision
Create a diverse and inclusive research and learning environment to advance health and hospitality, experiential learning, and engagement with individuals, families, communities, and businesses.
Our Core Values
- Collaboration to create a positive and inclusive learning and work environment for all.
- Working together to positively impact individuals, families, schools, communities, and businesses.
- Culturally responsive and respectful of diverse people, ideas, voices, and perspectives.
- Multidisciplinary approaches to scholarship that integrate teaching and learning, research and creative activity, outreach, and service.
- Innovation, collaboration, creativity, and curiosity as we address the complex issues facing individuals, families, schools, communities, and businesses.
- Creation of new knowledge and its application to human and community needs.
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Graduate Programs
Graduate Students:
Unlock your potential to transform health outcomes through our innovative graduate programs. With us, you will develop evidence-based solutions addressing real-world challenges in nutrition science, food security, and community well-being. Join our esteemed community of experts who are shaping the future of public health, all while advancing your own career across the integrated disciplines of nutrition, exercise science, healthcare, and wellness promotion.
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NHS Student Spotlights w/Dr. Shinya Takahashi:
University of Nebraska alumnus Ben Stille (Spring 2021 graduate with an MS in Nutrition and Health Sciences) discusses his UNL experience and offers advice for new students.
University of Nebraska alumnus Clare Morehouse (Spring 2021 graduate with a BS in Nutrition and Health Sciences) shares her UNL journey and insights on navigating college life.
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