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

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Dean’s Future Scholars celebrates its silver anniversary

From humble beginnings to a 25-year legacy, Dean’s Future Scholars has beaten the odds to empower more than 1,800 first-generation college students

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College of Education & Human Development launches fully online Human Development and Family Science bachelor’s degree

Program expands access to students statewide, nationwide and beyond

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Human Development and Family Studies course equips students with tools to manage stress in adulthood

Students learn practical strategies for managing challenges, creating resilience and improving well-being

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Impact

121 Active awards and grants
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$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