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Although sexual assault rates are highest among sexual minority men, little research has focused on addressing the issue among this population.

National study addresses sexual assault among sexual minority men

October 21, 2022

Society & Culture

From left, Amanda Witte, CYFS research assistant professor, and Susan Sheridan, CYFS director, are leading efforts to expand the reach of TAPP. (Photo by Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Researchers expand reach of TAPP family-school intervention

October 3, 2022

Society & Culture

(From left) Sherri Jones, dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences; Rick Edwards, administrator and professor emeritus and Carolyn Pope Edwards’ widower; and Chancellor Ronnie Green cut the ribbon during the opening of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall on Sept. 29.

University celebrates opening of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

September 29, 2022

Society & Culture

Students on a VIP, culture heals float from a parade.

Husker program empowers Rapid City youth to stop sexual violence

July 15, 2022

Society & Culture

Mackenzie Savaiano, associate professor of practice in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, is leading a project to recruit and train new teachers to meet the needs of students with visual impairments. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Interdisciplinary program takes long-range view of visual impairment instruction

May 27, 2022

Nebraska Extension’s “Child Care Essentials: Choosing Quality Child Care in Nebraska” guide is available online and will be provided to parents of newborns at all Nebraska hospitals.

Nebraska Extension team develops quality child care guide

May 20, 2022

Society & Culture

Participants gather during the 2022 CYFS Summit on Research in Early Childhood at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center on April 13. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Summit on Research in Early Childhood helps connect research, practice, policy

April 28, 2022

The College of Education and Human Sciences’ new building on City Campus will be named Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall in honor of the late early-childhood education expert. The 126,590-square-foot, four-story facility is expected to open this fall.

CEHS building to be named Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

April 8, 2022

Society & Culture

Lorey Wheeler, CYFS research associate professor, is working to better understand how newcomer immigrant adolescents perceive school climate, and how those perceptions affect their academic and social success. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Study explores school climate experiences of adolescent immigrants

March 7, 2022

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Younger age, financial security linked to shorter stays in sober living homes

February 22, 2022

Society & Culture

Herbie Husker walks the Tunnel Walk route in Memorial Stadium after morning practice.

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for Jan. 28

January 28, 2022

Researchers and practitioners are collaborating to better understand sex trafficking survivors’ perceptions of services they are receiving — and to learn what services they find most helpful in supporting their recovery.

New research inquiry aims to improve support for sex trafficking survivors

January 19, 2022

Society & Culture