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Education and Human Sciences

Savanna McDonald (far left), a senior physics major, demonstrates the principles of a gyroscope during a science, technology, engineering and mathematics exposition in Jorgensen Hall during the Science Olympiad National Tournament in May. UNL has received a three-year NSF grant to help meet the growing need for middle and high school science teachers.

NSF grant funds scholarships for future science teachers

October 12, 2015

UNL announces 'stepping up' of commitment to early childhood

September 24, 2015

UNL to announce major early-childhood initiative

September 24, 2015

The UNL Counseling and School Psychology Clinic has immediate openings for children, adolescents and families seeking therapy for issues related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, school problems and/or social problems.

Counseling and School Psychology Clinic accepts new patient referrals

September 15, 2015

UNL's class of 2019 gathers to form an 'N' in Memorial Stadium before the fall semester. The 4,628 first-time students on campus this fall is the third-largest freshman class in the university's history.

UNL enrollment climbs to all-time high of 25,260

September 8, 2015

Initiative aimed at improving education

August 31, 2015

Leslie Hawley

Hawley eyes international data to answer education policy questions

July 29, 2015

UNL's Swearer visits Facebook, consults on anti-bullying

July 23, 2015

Hall, Schmitz earn Presidential Graduate Fellowships

July 22, 2015

Georgia Jones, associate professor of nutrition and health sciences, is using mobile platforms to create supplemental food science videos for students. Her project will include a tutorial and serve as a replicable model for other professors.

Jones uses mobile technology to engage students

June 30, 2015

Mathias Schubert (left), professor of electrical and computer engineering, received an honorary doctorate from Linkoping University on May 23.

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for May 29 - June 18

June 19, 2015

A UNL research team led by Ken Kiewra (right) showed that parental involvement is key to cultivating talents in children. The research team included graduate students Amanda Witte (at left), Sarah Kasson and Kyle Perry.

Study shows devoted parents are key to developing world-class talent

June 18, 2015