Research & Engagement

The College of Education and Human Development is ranked among the top 10 in research expenditures among colleges in the Western United States. We have more than $54 million in current and ongoing grants and contracts. Pushing the boundaries of education, counseling, and human development research, our College has provided the community with world-class research since its inception.

College News

Antoinette Cavanaugh reading the book she wrote.

Faces of the Pack: Antoinette Cavanaugh

Doctoral student celebrates the launch of her bilingual children’s book honoring Shoshone language, family and culture

Broken holiday ornaments.

What are the main stressors that can increase domestic violence rates during the holidays?

Experts Pamela Payne and Hannah Ortega discuss how financial strain, alcohol use and limited support systems contribute to increased domestic violence risk

A teddy bear looking out a window on a rainy day.

What should you say when someone has died?

Professors Jenna Dewar and Emilio Parga discuss how to respond effectively and supportively when someone shares that a death has occurred in their life

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Impact

121 Active awards and grants
A P2I student and faculty member
$54M In active awards in grants
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84% Increase in the number of awards from 2021 to 2024
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Top 2 In research expenditures for a Western Land Grant
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Research Centers

STEM Research
Raggio Center for Advancement in (STEM)2
Early Childhood Research
Child & Family Research Center
Literacy Research
Center for Learning & Literacy
Disability Research
Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Engagement & Initiatives

Dean's Future Scholars (DFS)
Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project
Rural Education Initiative
Lemelson Foundation Elementary Education Math & Science Master's Cohort
Nevada Math Project: An Innovative STEM Initiative
Northern Nevada Math and Technology Camp