K-State School of Human Sciences

06/12/2026

Big things ahead for Liana Becker and we could not be more proud. Congratulations on all of your hard work and achievements.💜

Congratulations are in order today for Liana Becker! Liana recently graduated with her undergraduate in Human Development and Family Science. She has been accepted into the Wichita State Nursing Program. Way to go, Liana! 💜

K-State School of Human Sciences

06/12/2026

Wherever life takes you, Justin Hall will always be here. 💜

06/10/2026

Learning at the School of Human Sciences goes beyond the textbook. During our Aging Simulation, students wore suits designed to replicate the physical challenges of aging, from limited mobility to reduced senses, giving them a firsthand look at what the people they'll one day help may experience every day.

This is what hands-on education looks like at K-State. 💜

06/05/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Johnson-Olthoff! 🎓

Misti Johnson-Olthoff has earned her Ph.D. in Prevention Science in Human Development and Family Science from the School of Human Sciences at Kansas State University.

Her dissertation: "What does sexuality in early childhood even look like? What is it?": A qualitative exploration of early childhood professionals' navigation of sexual development

Major Professor: Dr. Kristin Anders

Misti will continue at K-State as an academic advisor for the early childhood education and family and consumer science education programs and as an instructor in early childhood education.

Interested in our Prevention Science program? Learn more at the link below!
https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/human-sciences/academics/graduate/prevention-science/

06/03/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Hazel DeWee! 🎓

Hazel has earned her Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from the School of Human Sciences at Kansas State University. Her dissertation, "Family relational dynamics and young adult outcomes: the mediating role of adolescent emotion regulation," explores how family communication and relationships during adolescence shape outcomes into young adulthood.

Hazel was advised by Major Professor Dr. Glade Topham and credits the entire CFT faculty community for supporting her along the way. We are so proud of everything she has accomplished and look forward to seeing her continue to teach, supervise, and mentor the next generation of students!

Interested in our CFT doctoral program? Learn more at the link below.
https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/human-sciences/academics/graduate/couple-family-therapy/phd/

06/01/2026

1 School. Multiple Pathways. 💜

The School of Human Sciences at Kansas State University offers programs designed around what matters most: people, families, and communities. From Early Childhood Education and Human Development and Family Science, to Conflict Resolution, Gerontology, Integrative Human Sciences, Family and Consumer Science Education, and a Pathway to Nursing, there is truly something for every student.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we would love to have you. Learn more at the link below.

https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/human-sciences/

05/29/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Meg Perez! 🎓

Meg has earned her Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy from the School of Human Sciences at Kansas State University. Her dissertation, "Biopsychosocial profiles and postoperative weight loss trajectories among bariatric surgery patients," explores how relationships and support systems shape health outcomes for people undergoing bariatric surgery.

Meg was advised by Major Professor Dr. Glade Topham and has been a wonderful part of our CFT doctoral community. We are so proud of everything she has accomplished!

Interested in our CFT doctoral program? Learn more at the link below!

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05/25/2026

We are so proud of our PhD student Fatemeh SadeghMohammadi, whose newly published research in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence uncovered a direct pathway between collectivistic cultural values, internalized stigma around help-seeking, and emotional abuse victimization in romantic relationships.

Her work gives language to something millions of people live but have never been able to name, and we could not be more excited to see it out in the world. 💜

Swipe through to read the full story, and join us in celebrating Fatemeh and her co-researchers Ehsan Khorasani and Dr. Chelsea Spencer. 🎉

05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of our School of Human Sciences graduates! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and we cannot wait to see the contributions you will make in the world. The future is bright, Wildcats! 💜

05/18/2026

Zoe Hardenbrook has officially crossed the stage! 🎓 Congratulations to our School of Human Sciences Ambassador on earning her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. We are so proud of you, Zoe, and we cannot wait to see you make your mark at Wichita State!