Maddie Harris waves goodbye to campus as she graduates

May 5, 2020 -- Fellow seniors, there's no denying that our senior year ended differently than we planned. While it's okay to be sad and grieve the events that aren't happening, be sure to take time and reflect on the past four years and look toward the future as one door closes an another opens.

George Dehner

April 30, 2020 George Dehner, a world environmental historian who examines the intersection of humans and disease in the modern era, presented Influenza pandemics since Russian Flu: Do they provide insight to COVID-19? as part of a Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences series, Perspective on the Pandemic.

Rija Khan and Mackenzie Haas

April 28, 2020 -- New student body President Rija Khan and Vice President, Mackenzie Haas want to focus on diversity, inclusivity, mental health and campus transparency during their term. The paid hopes to create change by being authentic and advocate for the student body.

Cindy Miller earned her Ph.D. and masters in human factors from 蹤獲扦 University.

April 23, 2020 - 蹤獲扦 graduate Cindy Miller describes her job with Harley-Davidson as that of an internal consultant who works in all areas of the company. She provides design guidance and conducts testing to deliver ergonomic, usability and user experience performance. Its important for a rider to feel comfortable, as well as confident, she said.

Computer with Reno County COVID-19 map

April 16, 2020 - D.J. Gering, a 2017 蹤獲扦graduate, is a public health analyst for the Reno County Health Department. He collects data for Reno Countys coronavirus dashboard.

Person working at computer

April 9, 2020 - 蹤獲扦 faculty, staff and students are helping each other deal with the pandemic. Whether it's a fun Zoom meeting, a phone call or help with a technology question, examples are abundant of people working together in a difficult time.

Drake Robinson

March 25, 2020 -- The political science department at 蹤獲扦offers internships based in Topeka, Kansas and Washington D.C. which allows students the opportunity to work alongside legislators, representatives and congressmen. 蹤獲扦 students help with preparing bills and campaigns, managing finances and traveling around the state meeting prospective voters.

Monica Connelly

Feb. 27, 2020 - 蹤獲扦 graduate student Monica Connelly's research involves studying weapon detection by law enforcement officers using biological motion as a cue.

Inneke Vargas

Feb. 27, 2020 -- Inneke Vargas, a senior studying psychology with a minor in criminal justice, returned to 蹤獲扦after working in various industries. She found psychology after realizing the stigmas found in minorities. Through her research she hopes to make an impact on those affected my mental illness.

蹤獲扦 Invent for the Planet team

Feb. 21, 2020 -- 蹤獲扦was one of more than 40 universities around the world that competed in a 48-hour global design competition called Invent For The Planet. 蹤獲扦 has participated as a regional hub in Invent For the Planet (IFTP) for the past three years.