Department News

Dr. Heather Akin, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication professor in the AESC program, talks about what aspect of working in the educational setting she enjoys the most.

"I love working closely with students from all over the world and I love doing research on how to communicate in ways that convey the importance of food, the environment, and science." Heather Akin, IANR News

Congratulations to Dr. Helen Fagan for receiving the Excellence in Education award during the 2020 Inspire Awards. The Inspire Awards celebrate women’s leadership in the greater Lincoln community and were announced last week during the annual awards presentation.

Helen Fagan, ALEC Assitant Professor of Practice, has been selected as one of the top five finalists for the 2020 Woman of the Year award!

Chancellor Ronnie Green, has expanded to include Colette M. Yellow Robe, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and academic retention specialist for TRIO Programs, as a new voice providing guidance into the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s journey toward addressing anti-racism and racial equity.

Lincoln, Neb. —Dr. Lloyd Bell, emeritus professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, has announced his retirement after a 45-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“Last year’s extreme weather helped illustrate the gap between feeling prepared and being prepared,” Weigle said. “Filling this gap is where planning and preparation can set the stage for success in disaster recovery and long-term resilience.” Jason Weigle

Helen Fagan, is featured on this week's episode of Faculty 101. Dr. Fagan is the director of leadership engagement for the Rural Futures Institute and assistant professor of practice of agricultural leadership, education and communication.

“The direct personal impacts of the weather events in general were around or below 30%, but nearly half of rural Nebraska felt the impact of the weather events psychologically, with increased levels of stress and anxiety,” said L.J. McElravy, associate professor of youth civic leadership at Nebraska. “The current COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn may be hitting Nebraskans with higher-than-normal levels of stress and anxiety.

Allen G. Blezek, professor emeritus of agricultural leadership, education and communication at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, died July 6. He was 74.

The Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Department has two faculty members that have received promotion and tenure for 2020.

Dr. Gina Matkin was promoted to Full Professor and Eric Knoll to Associate Professor of Practice. On behalf of the ALEC department, we say thank you for your contribution to not only our department, but the students you encounter every day.