News Archive for College News
December 2, 2016
Umscheid named as director of professional mentoring program in the College of Human Ecology
Megan Umscheid joined the College of Human Ecology in November as director of the professional mentoring program and an instructor in the college. She has experience in developing professional mentoring programs through her past work in pre- and post-secondary education settings and community development positions. Within her role as executive director of the Wamego Area […]
December 1, 2016
Hospitality management students represent K-State in New York City
Students from K-State's hospitality management department traveled to New York City in November to participate in the Smith Travel Research Student Marketing Competition at HX: The Hotel Experience Show, previously the International Hotel Motel and Restaurant Show. This year, the competition hosted teams from 25schools representing leading hospitality programs across the nation. Each team created a […]
November 15, 2016
The College of Human Ecology recognized by the Office of International Programs
As part of International Education Week, the College of Human Ecology has been named the recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Support for International Initiatives award from K-State's Office of International Programs. The college will receive the award at the International Education Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Hale Library's Hemisphere Room. The Outstanding Support for […]
November 14, 2016
McCants selected as 2016 International Educator of the Year
By Mary Pyle Terrie McCants will be recognized as the 2016 International Educator of the Year at the International Education Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 17, at 4 p.m. in the Hemisphere Room of Hale Library. The International Educator of the Year award, established in 2003 by the provost’s office, is presented annually to a […]
November 7, 2016
Marketing whiz Jeffrey Yapp gives third lecture in Entrepreneurship Lecture Series today
Jeffrey Yapp, corporate entrepreneur and strategic marketing extraordinaire, will present the third of three lectures as part of the fall 2016 Entrepreneurship Lecture Series at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in 109 Justin Hall. Yapp began his career as manager of the beverage division at General Foods and soon took on pivotal roles such as […]
November 3, 2016
Kappa Omicron Nu inducts new members
By Beth Bohn Excellence in scholarship, leadership or research has earned more than 45 Kansas State University students membership in Kappa Omicron Nu, a national human ecology honor society. Membership in Kappa Omicron Nu is extended to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Human Ecology who have demonstrated integrity, high standards of scholarship and the promise […]
October 24, 2016
Nelson Goff updates trauma research project to explore how military relationships foster resilience
By Sarah Hancock We know that trauma affects relationships, but how do relationships affect a person’s ability to function despite trauma? And how does that change over time? Briana Nelson Goff, professor in the School of Family Studies and Human Services, is following up with 50 military couples she originally surveyed in 2005 to find […]
October 18, 2016
College of Human Ecology celebrates eight alumni and friends with luncheon and awards
A university president, a luxury wedding planner and a physician for K-State Wildcat football are among those being recognized at the College of Human Ecology's annual Celebration of Excellence at Kansas State University. For 2016, eight honorees were selected across disciplines for their contribution to the college, devotion to their area of specialization and the difference […]
October 14, 2016
Seay named to Financial Planning Association board of directors
Martin Seay, assistant professor of personal financial planning and certified financial planner, will officially join the Financial Planning Association's board of directors on Jan. 1, 2017. Seay has been elected to a three-year term along with four other incoming members to round out the 14-member board. His obligations will include three annual meetings in February, June […]
October 13, 2016
Kansas State University’s Personal Financial Planning team places third at national competition
Kansas State University's personal financial planning student team succeeds at the national level again. The team placed third overall in the Financial Planning Challenge at the 2016 Financial Planning Association national conference Sept. 14-16 in Baltimore, Maryland. Since the inception of the challenge in 2001, the university's student team has consistently made it to the finals every […]
