Melissa Hayes-Connolly, the new director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (OLLI at UNL). (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) For more information: cehs.unl.edu/news/melissa-hayes-connolly-named-new-olli-unl-director

Greece 2027 will be an education abroad experience that is two-fold. Firstly, this study will allow students to experience the origin of sport and how early sports medicine influenced the current culture that surrounds present day sports and sports medicine. Secondly, it will also allow students to experience the Mediterranean diet and to understand the Mediterranean perspective on the relationship between diet and health. This course is intended to be a brief (one week) experience that will take place during the week of March 13-21, 2027 (Spring Break). Please email [email protected] for more information. http://unl-global-experiences.via-trm.com/program_brochure/21662

Bob shares his career journey, how he came to OLLI, and what he looks forward to in retirement.

College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)

Michelle reflects on the the people and moments that sparked her passion to become a secondary social studies educator, as well as her experiences with the Teacher Scholars Academy and the Future Teachers of Color Organization. Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education (TLTE); College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)

Anne Thomas and Kristy Weissling share insights on the MPUP-LEAD project, which offers interprofessional and leadership training for graduate students in deaf education, speech-language pathology, and audiology who are interested in working with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). Mid-Plains Professional Upgrade Partnership in Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Deafness (MPUP-LEAD); Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (SECD); College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)

https://cehs.unl.edu/secd/programs/mpup-lead/

Beth reflects on her career, how she found her way to UNL, and what retirement will bring. College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)

CEHS student Lexi Dubas discusses her journey and experiences student teaching in Ireland. College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). https://cehs.unl.edu/cehs/student-teach-another-country/

Chuck Ford reflects on his path from Navy photography to working in horticulture, and finally to a career in dietetics, explaining the motivations and experiences that shaped each transition. College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)

2025 Educational Administration (EDAD) impact award winner Matthew Gotschall. College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)

2025 Educational Administration (EDAD) inspiration award winner Osvaldo Palma Vargas. College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS); University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)