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A new Play Lab in Roskens Hall offers a dynamic and engaging hands-on learning environment for aspiring early childhood educators.

The Secret Kindness Agents, a program created by Dr. Ferial Pearson, encourages students to perform daily random acts of kindness. Agents from Omaha's Skinner Magnet School were recently featured on the Hallmark Channel.

Researchers from the Teacher Education Department are partnering with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to conduct a study at the new Children’s Adventure Trails exhibit.

Researchers from the Teacher Education Department are partnering with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium to conduct a study at the new Children’s Adventure Trails exhibit.

Our students are a clear reflection of our relationships—from the support of our donors to our faculty members—they are continually innovating, persevering, and excelling through the challenges and opportunities they encounter.

Dr. Janice Garnett was honored at the 9th Annual Women of Color in Leadership Summit and Legacy Awards Luncheon, a signature event of the Omaha Chamber of the National Coalition of 100 Black Woman.

Participants at an innovative educational and professional development training hosted by the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative recently explored the concepts of Reproductive Justice.

On Aug. 25, the School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) welcomed over 50 alumni and their guests to celebrate the official name change from the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER).

Sister Rosemary Arrah, a College of Education alumna, has spent the last five years working with UNO students to provide books to youth in her native Cameroon.

Dr. Jorge Zuniga is lead investigator on new two-year NU Collaboration Grant to provide 3D-printed prostheses for underserved children with upper-limb defects.

Five years in and the Eureka! STEM education partnership between UNO, the College of Education, and Girls Inc. of Omaha is stronger than ever.

Elementary and early childhood inclusive education majors at UNO don’t just learn in the classroom, they get out in the community.

It may only be in its second year, but the Human Movement and Variability Conference continues to grow.

Teacher Education Department launches new hybrid delivery system for earning a master's degree beginning Fall 2017.

Danae Dinkel, assistant professor in UNO's School of Health & Kinesiology, discusses her research on girls' physical activity.

Jeffrey Kaipust, Building Coordinator for the Biomechanics Research Building, is the recipient for this year's Employee of the Year Award.

First-generation college student and native of Kuwait, Bashayer Hammadi, graduated from COE's Speech-Language Pathology program this spring. Read more about our grads as they prepare for new adventures.

The College of Education’s commitment to the development of dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens was on display during spring Commencement and Honors Week.

Non-traditional student and former Air Force law enforcement officer Jordan Freeman is forging his own path with his Physical Education - Exercise Science degree. After graduation, he's off to law school at UNL.

The College of Education recently recognized six alumni for outstanding contributions to their communities and professions at the 29th Annual Hollie Bethel Distinguished Alumni Luncheon.

Assistant Professor of Public Health Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel will be honored in June at the Women's Center for Advancement's 30th annual Tribute to Women event.

Dr. Nick Stergiou was recently elected to the prestigious American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows, Class of 2017.

Department of Educational Leadership faculty members Dr. Janice Garnett and Dr. Jeanne Surface discuss the gender leadership gap with the Women's Fund of Omaha.

Elementary Education student Sandra Jones' passion for science leads to a NASA internship at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.

The School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) is changing its name to the School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) beginning fall semester

Jenna Yentes, assistant professor of Biomechanics at UNO, discusses her research on the third leading cause of death in the United States: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Derrick Nero, K-12 Engineering Education Instructor, discusses the importance of STEM education and reaching underrepresented student groups

Emerita Professor Dr. Carol Mitchell and Instructor Derrick Nero honored by the Empowerment Network at recent awards celebration

Wouldn’t it be an important achievement if a big chunk of the biomedical research done in Omaha no longer was automatically licensed with corporations from out of state? What if, instead, some of that research was kept here to build a homegrown biotech sector, generating new jobs and investment?

Despite the increasing number of women entering medical and graduate school, they are underrepresented in STEM careers. The Department of Biomechanics is working to change this.

Distinguished Promising Professional Award recipient Ryan Kaiser advocates for vulnerable students and public education through new grassroots movement

After an October talk in Omaha, Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel is getting attention on the global stage