Department of Human Development, Family Science and Counseling News | College of Education and Human Development

Petra wearing a Nevada sweatshirt outside.

Petra Whittle: Grads of the Pack

'Sometimes, when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place'

A child crying with a shadow of parents fighting on the wall.

How can we break the cycle of domestic violence?

Professor Pamela Payne offers insights on preventing abuse during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

University and Nevada Department of Education staff holding the check with Adrianna Salas

University Early Head Start educator recognized as Early Educator of the Year

Adrianna Salas named one of the 2024 Nevada Early Educator of the Year for contributions to early childhood education

Faces of the Pack: Vikki Anderson honored for her dedication to early childhood education

Vikki Anderson received the City of Reno Community Champion Award

Ashley Kate Nazaire in graduation attire.

Grads of the Pack: Ashley Kate Nazaire

'I had a calling to work with children and families, and I knew HDFS was for me'

Grads of the Pack: Lissette Hernández

A first-gen student working to make her dreams of making an impact in the community a reality. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance” – Oscar Wilde

Grads of the Pack: Trinity Alvarez

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" Eleanor Roosevelt

Faces of the Pack: Michael Esquejo

Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral student selected for emerging scholar program

NCED team with Dean Easton-Brooks accepting their award.

College of Education and Human Development hosts awards ceremony

This year, 24 awards were given to outstanding students, faculty and staff in the College during the Spring Celebration

Panelist and committee members behind a table with the College's identifier

First-Generation College Students’ Professional Pathways panel discussion

The College of Education & Human Development hosted the panel event and mixer on March 14

University offers training for professionals working with domestic violence

‘Hope for Family Resilience’ provides in-depth training on domestic violence advocacy and support

An adult and a teen sitting on the couch talking

In what ways are school counselors critical in responding to the youth mental health crisis?

Professor Carly Boren discusses how school counselors help to improve youth mental health outcomes

Grads of the Pack: Victoria Matthews

"I am a proud advocate and professional mentor in the fields of adolescence and disability."

Grads of the Pack: Jess Robertson

First-generation student overcomes obstacles in pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in HDFS, "I worked so hard I wouldn't let myself give up."

What do I say to a young child about death?

Professors Jenna Dewar and Emilio Parga discuss the best way to talk to children about death

Jamie Beidle, Cindy Black and Kathryn Padmos at Churchill County High School

Counseling interns provide services in rural Northern Nevada schools

Graduate students help bridge the gap in mental healthcare in rural communities

Child and Family Research Center Faculty with award

Child and Family Research Center received Service-Learning Community Partner award

Human Development and Family Science students experience hands-on learning

Raggio Building with Best Grad School U.S. News and World Report Education 2023-24

College of Education and Human Development’s graduate programs are among the nation’s best

College receives high ratings in the U.S. News and World Report

Regina Aguilar Becerra reads to preschoolers

College of Education & Human Development receives grant for literacy mentorship program

Dean’s Literacy Corps matches children from underserved communities with student mentors

cattle grazing with mountain in the background

Study finds high stress levels in agriculture producers, identifies paths to coping

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Home visitor Candy Cannon (right) sits at a table with a mother and her two children as the children color.

Child and Family Research Center’s Home Visiting program receives $2.25 million grant

Home Visit program is first in the country to offer support to incarcerated caregivers

Renwick supervising students Janell Halverson and Clarisa Rivas-Reyes in the clinic

New director of Downing Counseling Clinic seeks to meet the growing demand for mental health services

Clinic provides onsite training for College of Education and Human Development counseling students

Wolf Pack at Work: Shay Jordan, Kayleigh Broadway and JaJa Chang

Child and Family Research Center student employees incorporate what they are learning in class into their job and life