News Archive for College News
December 11, 2019
School of Family Studies and Human Services has strong presence at national conference
Students and faculty from K-State had a strong presence at this year’s National Council on Family Relations national conference which was held in Fort Worth, Texas at the end of November. K-State faculty and graduate students shared their research, presenting more than 20 times during the 3-day conference with topics ranging from teen dating violence, […]
December 9, 2019
College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes fall 2019 outstanding seniors
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the 2019 Fall 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 graduating seniors who have made exemplary […]
December 5, 2019
Jessica Harrington welcomed as new Student Engagement Coordinator for Health and Human Sciences
Jessica Harrington was named the student engagement coordinator for the College of Health and Human Sciences in late November. As the student engagement coordinator, Harrington will oversee the college’s professional mentoring program, assist in recruitment efforts and lead opportunities for current students in areas of professional development, engagement and more. Harrington joined the college after […]
November 13, 2019
New graduate certificate in Human Services Administration available this spring
The School of Family Studies and Human Services, located in the College of Health and Human Sciences, will begin to offer a graduate certificate in Human Services Administration in the spring 2020 semester. This 12-hour certificate is a great option for students looking to gain skills and competencies needed to develop, implement, evaluate, and administer […]
November 12, 2019
Interior design student award Horizon Award from professional organization
Jessica Pennington, a senior from Wichita, was named the recipient of the first ever Horizon Award from the International Interior Design Association Mid-America Chapter. The Horizon Award recognizes a student in the chapter with a passion for the craft of design and who shows leadership on their campus. Pennington was recognized during the MADA Elevate […]
November 6, 2019
Apparel and textiles program continues to be a nationally recognized program
Manhattan- Recognized again as one of the top programs in the nation, the K-State apparel and textiles program has been ranked as one of the best in the U.S. The degree program offers two specializations- apparel marketing and apparel design and production. Both specializations have received rankings from Fashion-schools.org. The apparel marketing specialization is ranked […]
November 4, 2019
You’re Invited: Veteran’s Day breakfast hosted by hospitality management students
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Hospitality Management Club, a student group in the department of Hospitality Management, would like to invite all students, faculty and staff to join them for breakfast on Monday, November 11 from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in Lacy’s Fresh Fare and Catering, located in Hoffman Lounge of Justin Hall. […]
November 4, 2019
$1,000 scholarships available for new Kansas Insurance Certificate students
A new scholarship initiative in the personal financial planning program will award $1,000 scholarships to 10 K-State students who declare the Kansas Insurance Certificate (KIC) and enroll in their first certificate course for spring 2020. These scholarships are provided through the support of the Financial Services Leadership Program and the Kansas Insurance Education Foundation. On-campus and online […]
November 1, 2019
Apparel and textiles program receives national accreditation
MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University undergraduate program in apparel and textiles in the College of Health and Human Sciences has been granted Accreditation by the Textiles and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). TAPAC is the official accrediting organization for baccalaureate programs in textiles, apparel, and related areas. With a vision of ensuring higher education […]
October 29, 2019
Join the Exercise is Medicine campus walk on October 31
The Department of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Student Association will host the third annual campus walk as part of October’s Exercise is Medicine- On Campus month. All faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to take part in the walk which will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Justin Hall and conclude at Ahearn Field […]
