News Archive for College News
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 […]
April 21, 2020
Health and Human Sciences names student ambassadors
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce their 2020-2021 student ambassadors. These ambassadors are comprised of students representing multiple majors throughout the college and are charged with promoting the College of Health and Human Sciences to alumni and friends as well as prospective students and their families through both on- and […]
April 13, 2020
Wichita State University launches satellite nursing program at Kansas State University
Wichita State University and Kansas State University will launch a dual-degree program that will give students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science from the College of Health and Human Sciences at K-State and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the College of Health Professions from WSU. Both degree programs will be […]
April 10, 2020
Bachelor of Science in athletic training and rehabilitation sciences to begin fall 2020
The Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health announced that their athletic training program will become athletic training and rehabilitation sciences, effective fall 2020. The athletic training and rehabilitation sciences program will prepare students for a career as an allied health professional. It will also prepare students who are looking to enter a professional degree program. […]
April 7, 2020
New Bachelor of Science in integrative physiology available for fall 2020
The Department of Kinesiology, located in the College of Health and Human Sciences, is excited to offer a Bachelor of Science in integrative physiology within their department. This new degree will be offered in addition to the department’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. With a majority of their current students interested in a health-focused career, […]
