2020 News Release Archive
MOVCENTR E-Newsletter
December 21, 2020The MOVCENTR started a monthly newsletter in the fall of 2020. The newsletter features stories from the Junior Investigators, the Pilot Project Awardees, the Research Cores, and COBRE collaborators.
Read the 2019-2020 Biomechanics Annual Newsletter
December 18, 2020It's been a busy year for UNO Biomechanics. Read the highlights in the 2019-2020 annual newsletter.
Once a Symbol of Desegregation, Ruby Bridges’ School Now Reflects Another Battle Engulfing Public Education
November 20, 2020Is the public education that Ruby Bridges fought to integrate a relic of the past? Connie Schaffer, Ed.D., uncovers the story in this piece from The Conversation.
Biomechanics Research Highlights: Year in Review
October 24, 2020From the completed expansion of the Biomechanics Research Building to one of the largest grants in UNO's history, learn more about the research and innovation from our Biomechanics team.
Sign of the Times
October 24, 2020From working alongside public officials during news conferences to helping with communication exchange in the activities of daily life, the UNO Sign Language Interpreter program is preparing students to enter a critical career field.
Teacher Scholars Academy: Year in Review
October 24, 2020Aspiring teachers join special cohort, learn history and effects of redlining in Omaha.
Leading Through Change
October 22, 2020What does it take to lead during challenging times? Dean Nancy Edick visits with CEHHS campus leaders Dr. Elliott Ostler and Vanessa Chavez Jurado about leading through change.
Public Health: Breaking Down Barriers
October 22, 2020For community health worker and graduate student in the School of Health and Kinesiology, Touki Phommakhanh, access is at the center of her work.
A Foundation for Advocacy
October 22, 2020A required course for Counseling graduate students was recently revamped to emphasize advocacy, community support for marginalized communities.
MOVCENTR Announces 2020-2021 Pilot Project Awardees
October 14, 2020UNO’s Center for Research in Human Movement Variability (MOVCENTR) is proud to announce the Pilot Project Awardees for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Educator Preparation Programs Transition to New Accrediting Agency, AAQEP
August 31, 2020The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) is excited to share an update about the Educator Preparation Programs.
Going Above and Beyond: Q&A with School Counselor Rachel Catlett
July 31, 2020Alumna Rachel Catlett, a school counselor at Westridge Middle School in Grand Island and 2019 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year, shares her experience in the Counseling master's degree program.
CEHHS Experts Author New Books on Anti-Racism, Biomechanics
July 09, 2020The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is proud to present these recent and forthcoming book projects by our faculty experts
Leadership Updates in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
July 08, 2020Meet the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences faculty who have been appointed to new leadership positions for Fall.
Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative LGBTQ+ Program, Huespring, Provides Community Resource Guide
June 17, 2020Huespring, a project of the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative, has released a Resource Guide to support the community in these challenging times.
The College of Education Welcomes Second Cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy
June 04, 2020The Teacher Scholars Academy is a select group of high-achieving teacher candidates who embody leadership qualities and commitment to their communities.
Student Stories: Public Health Advocacy In Action
April 05, 2020Undergraduate student Brooklyn Larimore, a nationally-recognized tobacco prevention advocate, explains why vaping and e-cigarette use is a major concern among healthy young adults.
Kabao Lor: Dedicated to Service
January 06, 2020Kabao Lor’s work in the community through six service learning experiences has helped her prepare for a future career in Speech-Language Pathology.
College of Education Alumni Honored with Education Awards
June 01, 2019This spring, nine College of Education graduates were recognized by area school districts with awards for exemplary teaching.