Latest Health and Human Sciences News
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April 27, 2026
College of Health and Human Sciences names spring 2026 outstanding seniors
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the spring 2026 Outstanding Senior Award winners. This year's outstanding senior award winners were nominated by faculty and staff within each of their respective programs. Chosen students have been engaged on campus and in their communities, volunteered their time to provide for others, served […]
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April 9, 2026
For the second straight year, Kansas State University is one of the select colleges worldwide to be honored by the Exercise is Medicine global health initiative for its commitment to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions. Led by the School of […]
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March 31, 2026
Megan McCoy selected to lead personal financial planning program
Megan McCoy, associate professor, has been selected after an internal search to lead the personal financial planning program into the future. McCoy was selected for the full-time role after serving as the program’s interim chair since July. "We are excited that Megan McCoy has accepted the personal financial planning program chair role,” shared Elizabeth Kiss, […]
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February 23, 2026
College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes seven alumni with Rising Professional Award
The Rising Professional Award is given to honor significant contributions made by a graduate in the early stages of his or her career. Recipients have demonstrated significant professional accomplishments in the areas of design, business, human behavior, education or health sciences. During their return to campus, award winners meet with current students to share their […]
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February 6, 2026
“Conflict resolution should literally be given to anybody who’s ever thinking of working with people in any way, shape or form.” Kansas State University’s School of Human Sciences offers a certificate in conflict resolution at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The certificate is designed for students seeking an introduction to conflict resolution and for professionals interested in applying these […]
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January 27, 2026
Sherry Haar’s textile art infuses natural burial materials with prairie vibrance
Sherry Haar has seen the connection between the natural world and the world of design since childhood. Where most simply admired the pretty flowers in her grandmother’s garden, Haar’s blossoming artistic imagination saw blooms of pink, burgundy and white as gowns and angel wings. As she played with her hollyhock “dolls,” the convergence of nature and art […]