Elaine Johannes, associate professor in family studies and human services, has been named an Afterschool Champion for her contributions to the professional development of youth workers across Kansas, the nation and the globe. The Afterschool Alliance named eight state champions from around the country. They were honored at the “Breakfast of Champions,” a gala recent [...]
Distance education has taken Kristine Smith a long way: to a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Kansas State University to revolutionizing the way young children eat. Smith earned her degree from the university in 2004 by taking classes online while on duty overseas with the U.S. Navy. She is now the director of nutrition services [...]