Faculty News and Achievements
January 27, 2026
Sherry Haar’s textile art infuses natural burial materials with prairie vibrance
Sherry Haar has seen the connection between the natural world and the world of design since childhood. Where most simply admired the pretty flowers in her grandmother’s garden, Haar’s blossoming artistic imagination saw blooms of pink, burgundy and white as gowns and angel wings. As she played with her hollyhock “dolls,” the convergence of nature and art […]
December 11, 2025
Alisha Hardman was named the second-place winner for the Cognella Innovation in Teaching Award for Family Science while at the National Council on Family Relations Conference in Baltimore, MD. The award judging panel was impressed with how Hardman has integrated a variety of experiential and problem-based learning strategies within her courses. As a certified Project […]
December 8, 2025
Health and Human Sciences awards internal research grants
The College of Health and Human Sciences has announced the awardees of internal grants for research. “College of Health and Human Sciences researchers drive innovation, improving health, well-being, and quality of life for Kansans and for people around the world,” shared associate dean of research Nick Wallace. “We are proud to invest in their work […]
June 30, 2025
Health and Human Sciences realigns departments into new school structures
The College of Health and Human Sciences announced a restructuring, moving programs from a department format to a school format. The reorganization will improve coordination across programs, increase opportunities for collaboration within and across schools and clarify the areas of study and focus for external audiences. This new structure not only strengthens the ability to […]