Lisa Rubin, assistant professor in the College of Education, was recently recognized as one of 25 outstanding women leaders in higher education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
Rubin’s research interests are in the areas of college student-athlete development and women in intercollegiate administration. She is highlighted along with the others in the March issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The award was created in honor of Women’s History Month and celebrates women who have made a difference in higher education.
“To be in the company of such phenomenal women leaders in higher education is one of my greatest honors,” she said. “I am excited to represent the incredible work my colleagues do every day in Kansas State’s College of Education as well as work with my inspiring students, who are future leaders in higher education.”
Ken Hughey, professor and chair of the department of special education, counseling and student affairs, offers his congratulations.
“Dr. Rubin is a highly talented faculty member who is to be commended for her professional contributions that led to being recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as an outstanding leader in higher education and beyond,” Hughey said. “We are fortunate to have her as a colleague in our department and college.”
Dr. Lisa Rubin teaches in the Academic Advising Graduate Program.
Kansas State University Academic Advising Graduate Programs 
March 10, 2017 at 8:17 AM
Congratulations Professor Rubin! You are such an awesome faculty member with a wealth of knowledge. Your ability to keep students engaged and excited about research and current events in the field is remarkable. Having recently graduated from the Academic Advising Program, you made my time at K-State absolutely wonderful. Thanks so much for supporting students and being part of commencement last fall! Again, congratulations you deserve this recognition.
-Kristi Lax-Walker
March 11, 2017 at 5:45 PM
Thank you, Kristi! This means so much to me!!