Latest Health and Human Sciences News
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February 23, 2026
College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes eight 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 […]
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December 16, 2025
Personal financial planning students take top prize in national challenge
Four students from the personal financial planning program took home the top prize at this year’s Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education’s annual Knowledge Bowl. The Knowledge Bowl promotes financial counseling and creates a unique opportunity for university students to participate in the organization’s annual conference. K-State was one of three schools chosen to […]
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December 11, 2025
Alisha Hardman was named the second-place winner for the Cognella Innovation in Teaching Award for Family Science while at the National Council on Family Relations Conference in Baltimore, MD. The award judging panel was impressed with how Hardman has integrated a variety of experiential and problem-based learning strategies within her courses. As a certified Project […]
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December 9, 2025
College of Health and Human Sciences announces fall 2025 outstanding seniors
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the spring 2025 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 […]