UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Delivering World-Class Programs. Like Only Nebraska Can.
UNO CEHHS delivers world-class programs that develop dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars and responsible citizens transforming the quality of life locally, nationally and globally. The college is dedicated to innovative multidisciplinary teaching, research and service through a wide variety of academic programs and student support services to attract the very best minds.
Relentless Focus on Student Access and Success
Scholarships expand opportunities for life-changing educational experiences and professional growth that contributes to a better quality of life for all graduates and the communities where they live and work. The college offers affordable, inclusive and dynamic learning opportunities that prioritize students, provide quality educational programs and actively engage the community.
Enhancing Faculty and Academic Excellence
Endowed faculty positions are critical to recruiting and retaining distinguished faculty, bringing prestige to faculty recipients and to students who have the opportunity to engage in research, active learning and service with these scholars. Endowed positions are customarily awarded based on teaching and research abilities, accomplishments and academic promise.
Transformational Research and Innovation
Expansion and renovation of existing campus facilities will accommodate innovative research and community outreach in areas such as cardiovascular biomechanics, the STEM TRAIL Center and the Research, Engagement and Collaboration Hub (REACH). Enhancing the college’s facilities will help grow and diversify scholarly activity and benefit the community.
FOR THE FUTURE WE’LL BUILD
INVESTING IN OUR
SHARED VISION.
The college must expand scholarship and learning opportunities for students, increase professional advancement for elite faculty and provide world-class facilities for teaching, research and community outreach. Through these priorities, the college will help lead the economy of the future and improve the human condition.
A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
“Our strong partnerships and connections throughout Omaha, the state and beyond help us fulfill our mission of preparing dedicated professionals committed to excellence in education, health and human sciences. Regionally and statewide, we are growing and developing the workforce for many professional careers. For the nation and world, our research in the areas of education, public health, counseling, kinesiology and biomechanics is providing cutting-edge solutions focused on improving the quality of life for children, families and our fellow community members, including vulnerable and underrepresented populations.”
– Nancy A. Edick, Ed.D.
Lois G. Roskens Dean
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
TOP CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES
Student Scholarships and Support
Scholarships expand opportunities for life-changing educational experiences and professional opportunities that contribute to a better quality of life for our graduates and the communities in which they live and work. The college offers affordable, inclusive and dynamic learning opportunities that place students at the center, provide high-quality educational programs and actively engage in the community.
Endowed Professorships
With increased funding for endowed chairs and professorships, faculty recruitment and retention will elevate the excellence of our university. Faculty members play a critical role in the success of UNO’s students and overall research and engagement enterprise.
Research Facilities Renovations
Expansion and renovation of existing facilities on campus will accommodate innovative research and community outreach in areas such as cardiovascular biomechanics, the STEM TRAIL Center and the Research, Engagement and Collaboration Hub (REACH). Enhancing our facilities will help grow and diversify scholarly activity and benefit our community, fulfilling the metropolitan mission of CEHHS and UNO.
