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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]