News Archive for College News
June 13, 2019
Barstow and Buckwalter named Fellows by American Physiological Society
Tom Barstow, professor of kinesiology, and John Buckwalter, College of Health and Human Sciences dean, have been named Fellows by the American Physiological Society, or APS. The rank of Fellow within the APS is an elite member status reserved to honor distinguished leaders who have demonstrated excellence in science, have made significant contributions to the […]
May 29, 2019
The Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, KSAND, held their annual meeting in Manhattan in April and K-State faculty, students and alumni were largely represented by the group, taking home numerous awards and scholarships. Kevin Sauer was awarded the KSAND Mentoring Award. This award recognizes an individual who has been instrumental in teaching and mentoring […]
May 28, 2019
College of Human Ecology recognizes outstanding graduate students
The College of Human Ecology recently recognized outstanding graduate students from all five departments for outstanding research, teaching, engagement and outreach, leadership, and overall outstanding graduate student. Award winners were nominated by their program’s faculty and staff. “It’s always great to hear and recognize some of our outstanding graduate students and their amazing accomplishments”, said […]
May 23, 2019
Physician Assistant program to begin in 2021 at Kansas State University
The College of Health and Human Sciences has received approval from the Kansas Board of Regents to officially begin their Master of Science in physician assistant studies program. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 37% increase in physician assistant jobs between 2016 and 2026, compared to a 13% increase in physician jobs. Physician assistants […]
May 15, 2019
College of Human Ecology recognizes outstanding seniors
The College of Human Ecology is proud to recognize the 2019 Spring Commencement outstanding senior award winners. This year’s outstanding senior award winners were nominated by faculty and staff within each of their respective programs. Three different award categories are available. The Engagement Award is given to a graduating senior(s) who has made exemplary contributions […]
May 9, 2019
Lacy's to close lunch service after May 9 for summer
Lacy's will provide their last lunch service of the semester on Thursday, May 9. "Lacy's would like to thank everyone for their support and patronage this past year," said Holly Pishney, lab coordinator. "We look forward to seeing everyone back this fall as we feature new menu items." Lacy's is a student-run lunch destination operated […]
May 8, 2019
Kinesiology Department awards scholarships at annual banquet
The Department of Kinesiology, located in the College of Human Ecology, hosted their annual scholarship banquet at the end of April, awarding 32 students with $21,000 in scholarships. This is the largest number of scholarships to date for the department to award. “We had a wonderful evening recognizing our outstanding group of award recipients. These […]
May 7, 2019
Family and Consumer Sciences Education to host Wild about FCS day
The family and consumer sciences education program, a shared program between the College of Human Ecology and the College of Education, will host their Wild about FCS Day on Friday, October 4 on the K-State Campus. Wild about FCS Day is a day-long K-State experience where Family & Consumer Sciences teachers introduce their students to […]
May 6, 2019
Goff receives university award for undergraduate mentoring in research
Briana Nelson Goff, professor in the School of Family Studies and Human Services, has been awarded the 2019 University Distinguished Faculty Award for the Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research, which recognizes outstanding individual contributions to the development of undergraduates in research projects at Kansas State University. The award is given to a faculty member […]
April 23, 2019
Kinesiology students recognized by American Kinesiology Association
Four kinesiology students have received recognition from the American Kinesiology Association. The scholar awards honor a select number of students whose academic and leadership records are distinctive. The awards are intended to recognize and promote academic excellence, to further the professional competence and dedication of academically accomplished students and to promote kinesiology and its related […]
