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Institute Seeks to Improve Childhood Trauma Treatment

In this era of school shootings, of war deaths, of sexual abuse and terror threats, proper treatment for traumatized children and families is perhaps as necessary as ever.

Texas Tech University Human Development and Family Studies professor, Jeffrey Wherry, is reaching out across campus and into the community to improve screening and treatment services for South Plains trauma victims. {read more}

Cathy Nathan 2008 Fun Run

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COHS Artwork

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College of Human Sciences Announces Week of the Young Child

The Christine DeVitt and Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center (CDRC), in the College of Human Sciences, will participate in events celebrating the Week of the Young Child (April 14-18, 2008) as part of the national celebration across the country. The purpose of the Week is to highlight the benefits of high-quality early education and care, which help children get a great start and bring lasting benefits to the community. {read more}

Child Development Research Center among best in country

Texas Tech's Christine DeVitt and Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center is among the first early childhood programs in the nation to earn accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. {read more}

Early Childhood Program Earns National NAEYC Accreditation

The Christine DeVitt and Helen DeVitt Jones Child Development Research Center (CDRC) today announced their renewed accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. The CDRC, located on the Texas Tech campus, is one of the first early childhood programs in the nation to earn the new higher-standard accreditation status. {read more}

United Future Leaders Host Christmas Party for Special Olympics Athletes

United Future Leaders (UFL) will host Special Olympics athletes and accompanying family members at a Dec. 8 Christmas party at the United Spirit Arena. {read more}