UNO College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences

🎉 Last week, UNO celebrated the groundbreaking for a 19,000-sq-ft Biomechanics Research Building expansion. The addition will include cardiovascular health research labs, collaborative spaces, graduate student offices, and an outdoor plaza. Read more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03q24wj0

👏 Through his UNO education, CEHHS alumnus Dr. Rony Ortega (MS '05 & '06, EdD '13) is reshaping what it means to lead. The South Sioux City superintendent is building trust, elevating teacher voice, and finding smart ways to optimize resources. More ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03wh2Vk0

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⚾ While the CWS put baseball in the spotlight last week, local media toured the UNO Pitching Lab, where students and faculty shared how this cutting-edge facility is helping athletes elevate performance and reduce injury. Learn more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03tbszc0

Through her recent practicum experiences, Elementary Education student and Teacher Scholar Arlene Garcia is growing her voice, connecting with students, and learning that being herself is the most powerful tool she brings to the classroom. Learn more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03wJtzh0

This fall, join Dr. Willie Austin for TED 2200: Human Relations, offered through the UNO North Omaha Initiative and CEHHS. Held at the Urban League, the course helps students build skills to navigate communication and relationships at work. Get started ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03wgNFD0

🎉 Help us congratulate Laura Osborn, Certification Assistant for the CEHHS Office of Academic Advising and Field Experiences, honored as UNO Employee of the Month for June! Learn more about Laura's commitment to professionalism and good communication ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03w5G630

👏 Dr. Nick Stergiou, founder of UNO Biomechanics, was recently interviewed for Kathimerini, one of Greece’s most respected and long-standing newspapers.

🎉 Help us congratulate CEHHS Associate Dean Dr. Jason Coleman who has been selected for the 2025 American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leaders Program, which supports the growth of higher ed administrators. More ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03vdvCH0

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Catch Assistant Dean Nick Stergiou on 91.5 FM KIOS today at 7:44 AM and 3:44 PM CST. He’ll be sharing thoughts on biomechanics and research!

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🎉 UNO Biomechanics recently marked a milestone with the 10th anniversary of their annual conferences, showcasing UNO’s national and global impact in movement science and highlighting the latest advances in the field. Learn more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03sVRTS0

.@UNOCEHHS' Kailey Snyder (left) teamed up w/ #MAPAcademy to examine a decade's worth of nat'l lactation data to explore the relationship between breastfeeding & returning to work. Learn how the cross-campus collaboration enhanced her research. 🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7100 #AADI

☀️ Join us for Play Day, a free community event hosted by UNO education students on Saturday, June 28, from 10–11:30 a.m. in Roskens Hall. Families can explore the art and science of play-based learning with current and future educators. Kids of ages are welcome!

Each summer, CEHHS partners with Girls Inc. for the Eureka! STEM camp, a four-week experience designed to introduce campers to skills needed in today’s fastest-growing industries. Last week, participants explored STEM concepts through a hands-on “Barbie Bungee” challenge.

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🎉 Help us congratulate Dr. Nick Stergiou, founder of UNO Biomechanics, who was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the top honors in U.S. science, at the recent Fellows Forum in D.C. More ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03skWWM0

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👏 Help us welcome the sixth cohort of students to the Teachers Scholars Academy! This fall, 33 high-achieving future educators begin their journey at UNO, pursuing degrees in elementary, secondary, art, music, and special education. Meet the Scholars ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q03s4rZ80