K-State School of Human Sciences

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!

05/11/2026

This spring, K-State took a moment to honor the educators and leaders who make a real difference every single day. And we could not be more proud of one of our own. Dr. Mindy Markham has been awarded the K-State Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head! 💜

Mindy leads with genuine care, intention, and a deep commitment to the people around her. She creates an environment where her team feels seen, supported, and inspired, and that kind of leadership changes lives.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Markham for everything she brings to the School of Human Sciences and to this community. This recognition is so well deserved, and we are so lucky to have her. Congratulations, Mindy! 🎉

Watch her special moment in the K-State Today video:

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate TeachingRecognizing excellence in teaching performance by the senior staff of the university in the under...

05/08/2026

The foundation of human development begins in early care. Today, we recognize the dedicated professionals who show up every day to nurture, teach, and support Kansas children and families.

At the School of Human Sciences, our Early Childhood Education program is proud to prepare the next generation of child care professionals. Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! 💜

05/08/2026

Celebrating three people who make the School of Human Sciences a better place every single day. Congratulations Dr. Elaine Johannes, Anna Nippert, and Jessica Partida. 💜

05/07/2026

The School of Human Sciences celebrates Dr. Mehmet Yavuz and the remarkable body of work he continues to build. His dedication to the field is something we will always celebrate loudly.