Partnering for the future.
The College of Education and Human Development is a recognized leader in guiding, shaping, and mentoring high-performing education professionals who will go forth with a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive learning community that works to promote education across disciplines for everyone, locally, nationally and around the globe.
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Alumni highlights
Using System of Least Prompts delivered remotely teaches nutrition education to students with intellectual disability
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."
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year: George Hardaway ’71
After graduating from Weaver High School, George A. Hardaway received a football scholarship to Columbia Basin College in Washington and later transferred to the University of Nevada, Reno, in the fall of 1968. He played as a receiver on the Wolf Pack football team and received both his bachelor's and master's from Nevada in Education.
Since 1971, George has had a long presence in the Washoe County School District as a teacher, administrator and track and field coach for 15 years at Hug High School. Throughout George's career in the WCSD, the one thing that many people say is that he cares and will do everything in his power to help any student reach their goal. The local NAACP has recognized George for his Pioneer Black History class taught at Hug High School in the midst of the civil rights movement in the 1970s.
Building a Better Nevada Through Education
New Generation of STEM Teachers
University program addresses qualified math, science teacher shortage and continues to expand as students develop a love for teaching.
A Path to Independence
How a popcorn business changed the life of one student and his family.
Boosting the Liberal Art Teachers
The College of Education and Human Development and Liberal Arts offer students choices after graduation with PackTeach.
Supporting Nevada's Rural School Districts
The College of Education and Human Development created the state’s first Nevada Rural Education Summit.
Student Scholarships
In 2022-2023, the College of Education and Human Development awarded $408,920 in scholarships thanks to our generous donors.
Contact our development director
Quentin Owens Smith
William J. Raggio Building
Email: qowens@unr.edu