June 10, 2026
'Bringing the University to the People': Community Chairs Expand Early Childhood Research, Impact
The Buffett Institute’s four Community Chairs, professors at the University of Nebraska campuses, help connect the university with the families, young children, college students, teachers, and other community members who make up Nebraska.
June 3, 2026
Buffett Institute Research Spotlights Early Literacy, Workforce Well-Being at 2026 Early Childhood Summit
The April 28 event, hosted by the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, highlighted the innovative early childhood research being conducted across the University of Nebraska System.
May 27, 2026
Buffett Institute Graduate Scholars Present Research at Spring Showcase
At the 2025-26 Graduate Scholars Showcase, held at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Davis Global Center on April 29, Scholars presented the preliminary findings of their Institute-funded research projects.
May 20, 2026
New Online Catalog Connects Educators to Free Professional Learning Workshops
Topics covered include early literacy and math, family engagement, child development, and school leadership. Institute staff are continually adding new topics based on feedback and district needs.
May 14, 2026
Buffett Institute Expands Efforts to Address Military Family, Child Care Challenges
The unemployment rate for military spouses hovers around 22%, four times higher than the national average. Families may have limited support systems nearby, and child care is in short supply—there are approximately 7,800 children on waitlists for on-base child care alone.
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