Latest Health and Human Sciences News
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July 7, 2026
Shawna Jordan received service award from National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Shawna Jordan, associate dean, was named a winner of the 2026 Athletic Trainer Service Award at this year’s 77th National Athletic Trainers’ Association, NATA, Clinical Symposia. The Athletic Trainer Service Award recognizes NATA members for their commitment to leadership, volunteer service, advocacy and professional activities at the local and state levels. Award recipients have been […]
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June 26, 2026

Kansas State University’s personal financial planning program, announced this month that it has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Award (the “Wealthies”) for Best CFP Educational Program. K- State’s personal financial planning program won for its innovative financial therapy graduate Certificate, which helps financial professionals better understand the emotional, behavioral and […]
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June 22, 2026

The College of Health and Human Sciences hosted another successful year of the Health Professions Exploration Program this summer. Each week of the program welcomed 19 high school juniors and seniors from across the country who came to campus with a desire to become healthcare professionals. As part of the program, students came to Meet, […]
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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, […]