News Archive for College News
June 5, 2020
Kidd appointed department head for food, nutrition, dietetics and health
The Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, will enter the 2020-2021 academic year with a new department head. After conducting a national search, Dean John Buckwalter has announced Tandalayo Kidd, professor and extension specialist, as the new department head. “Dr. Kidd brings a wealth of experience in nutrition, […]
June 4, 2020
Seay charged to lead personal financial planning department
After a national search, Dean John Buckwalter has appointed Martin Seay, current K-State associate professor of personal financial planning, as the inaugural department head for the newly created Department of Personal Financial Planning. “As the founding department head of the Department of Personal Financial Planning, Dr. Seay has the unique opportunity to set the foundation […]
May 29, 2020
The Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health (FNDH) in the College of Health and Human Sciences is excited to announce a unique scholarship opportunity for incoming 2020 freshmen desiring a nutrition and health related degree from K-State. The goal is to provide a comprehensive education for FNDH students that incorporates both service learning and […]
May 27, 2020
Design professionals provide mentorship to graduating interior design students
Manhattan- This spring’s graduating interior design students in Migette Kaup and Barbara Anderson’s senior studio received some extra guidance and professional mentoring for their final capstone project. 37 design professionals from around the country provided over 100 hours of mentorship to graduating seniors, providing professional feedback on their final comprehensive projects. One of the hallmarks […]
May 26, 2020
Department of Applied Human Sciences coming this fall
This fall, students within majors currently housed in the School of Family Studies and Human Services will become part of the Department of Applied Human Sciences as the school announced a name change which will take effect June 1. The department will also now be home to two additional programs, which are relocating from the […]
May 8, 2020
Health and Human Sciences announces spring outstanding senior awards
Manhattan- The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the spring 2020 outstanding senior award winners. This year’s outstanding senior award winners were nominated by faculty, staff and fellow students within each of their respective programs. Three different award categories are available. The Engagement Award is given to graduating seniors who have […]
May 7, 2020
Kinesiology students recognized by American Kinesiology Association with annual awards
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 […]
May 1, 2020
Fashion studies degree available this fall at K-State
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University will offer a Bachelor of Science in fashion studies beginning this fall. The degree, offered through the Department of Interior Design and Fashion Studies in the College of Health and Human Sciences, will replace the current apparel and textiles degree. The fashion studies program focuses on human well-being related to the human need for […]
April 29, 2020
Jennifer Francois will serve as a statewide "ambassador" to spearhead use of the DEC Recommended Practices for the care and education of young children with disabilities. Francois, assistant professor of early childhood education, is among 22 newly selected aPRy Ambassadors who are chosen to bring awareness and support to the dissemination and use of the […]
April 22, 2020
Roberts appointed to serve on AHLEI advisory council
Kevin Roberts, professor of hospitality management, has been selected to serve on the American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute’s Education Certification Advisory Council. The council provides guidance and insight to American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute for various workforce initiatives and programs related to industry, academic or workforce. The council is comprised of industry and […]
