K-State School of Human Sciences

10/22/2026

What we learn about relationships can make a difference in the lives of families.

This fall, Dr. Alisha Hardman, Dr. Carol Johnston, and Dr. Anthony Ferraro represented the School of Human Sciences at the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) conference in Scotland, sharing work on parent-child relationships, family stress, resilience, and parental support.

We’re proud to see our faculty bringing their research to conversations that reach beyond the classroom and have meaning for families, educators, and communities.

Curious about what our faculty are working on? Follow us for more stories about our faculty and their work. 👉

10/21/2026

Mark your calendars! Our Student Ambassadors are hosting office hours every Monday and Tuesday from 11 AM - 1 PM in Justin 301, Conference Room, this fall semester. Feel free to stop by, ask questions, and connect with our team!

10/16/2026

Some of the little moments we share with children can mean more than we realize. Whether it is listening to a story about their day, asking about a drawing, or taking an interest in what makes them excited, these everyday interactions help children feel heard, valued, and supported.

K-State child development specialist Bradford Wiles shares how being present in these moments can help build trust and strengthen the bond between children and their caregivers.

Read the full article here: https://themercury.com/ap/bond-with-kids-even-in-routine-tasks/article_a2edd51d-c259-4da4-87cc-91484c943215.html

10/14/2026

Curious about Couple and Family Therapy at K-State? Join us for our Virtual Open House on October 22 or 23! 🎉

Meet our faculty, learn more about our Master’s, Post-Bach PhD, and PhD programs, and get your questions answered.

🗓️ Thursday, October 22, 7:00 - 8:00 PM CST
🗓️ Friday, October 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST

Choose the date and time that works best for you!

🔗Register through the link in our bio.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]. We hope to see you there! 🐾

10/09/2026

Happy Wildcat Pause Day!

Take this time to take care of your health and well-being. Remember: no class will be held today.

Have a great day, Wildcats! 🐾

10/08/2026

K-State Graduate Spotlight: Sheetal Choudhary.

When Dr. Sheetal Choudhary arrived at K-State from India, she worried she would feel like an outsider. Instead, she found a community that supported her growth as a researcher and helped shape her journey.

During her time at K-State, Sheetal focused her research on emotional dating violence among pregnant and parenting Latinx teens, exploring how prevention programs can better support young parents and their families.

Now, she is taking her work in prevention science into her next chapter. We are proud to celebrate all she has accomplished at K-State.

Congratulations, Sheetal!

10/07/2026

Grief is hard anywhere. Far from home, it can feel even heavier. Doctoral candidate Adam Hedelund and his research team, Hye Jin Lee and Vianette Pena, are listening to international students to learn how campus communities can better support them. Read the full story at the link in our bio.

10/01/2026

What a wonderful opportunity to welcome Shauna Tominey back to K-State! We enjoyed having her on campus to connect with students, faculty, and staff. Her story is a great reminder of the power of community and the lasting impact of a K-State education. Read more below.

Shauna Tominey can tell you of her graduate education experience at Kansas State University with one word: community. She recently shared her experience and expertise in a presentation to K-State students, faculty and staff. Read more about Shauna's journey at hhs.k-state.edu/news

09/30/2026

K-State researchers are exploring how EMDR therapy is understood across different perspectives. 🌎

Researchers spoke with experts across 17 countries and six continents, with findings recently presented at EMDRIA 2026.

Read through the carousel to learn more about the research and its global perspective. 💜

09/25/2026

At the Logan LIFE Center, an elementary school and a nursing home share the same space. K-State researchers are studying what happens when children and older adults learn, interact and spend time together.

Early findings are giving researchers more to explore, and the work continues.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2026/09/logan-life-center-intergenerational-connection-research.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Bridging%20generations&utm_campaign=KST%20Faculty/Staff%209-23-26

By Emily Boragine and Rafael Garcia.
K-State News and Communications Services.
Photos courtesy of Logan Manor.