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Nebraska Extension and community volunteers combine flood relief efforts in spring 2019, after floods ravaged much of the state. (Photo by Jason Wessendorf, Verdigre Eagle)

Research exploring ways to help the helpers in the wake of natural disasters

December 11, 2020

Agriculture & Environment

A Yazidi woman shows off a large batch of naan, a round, flat, leavened bread. In keeping with cultural traditions, many women share freshly prepared naan with their neighbors, including Americans. (Photo courtesy of Zozan Bashar)

Project gives voice to refugee population

October 7, 2020

Denise Ruschel Bandeira, professor, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, right, shares findings from the Dimensional Inventory for Child Development Assessment (IDADI) pilot impact project. (Photo by Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Tool uses cultural lens to evaluate young children’s development

June 24, 2020

Schmoker Reading Center takes tutoring online for summer

May 22, 2020

Children ages 7-13 can have a fun-filled preview of college life during Future Husker University on July 17.

Registration open for kids' Future Husker University

March 16, 2020

A recent research project explores whether teacher-to-teacher consultation can maintain gains in positive behavior from students with ADHD during their transition from one grade to the next.

Partnership approach supports ADHD-diagnosed students

July 11, 2019

Society & Culture

Second season of Faculty 101 opens Feb. 11

February 6, 2019

Breastfeeding mom support group to meet Feb. 12

January 28, 2019

Children play at the UNL Children's Center. A survey developed by Gallup and the University of Nebraska system’s Buffett Early Childhood Institute, showed that the majority of Nebraskans value and support early care and education for young children.

Campus collaborations advance mission of Buffett Institute

December 14, 2018

Society & Culture

Nebraska's Susan Swearer, professor of educational psychology, talks about empowerment with leaders from Paul Mitchell Schools. Swearer is a national expert on bullying.

Swearer: Social media not best avenue to deal with bullying

December 14, 2017

Society & Culture

Fall leaves frame the Love Library cupola on City Campus.

Achievements | Honors, awards, publications for Dec. 1

December 1, 2017

Swearer: How to talk to kids about Las Vegas attacks

October 2, 2017

Society & Culture