The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center at the College of Business – Female Campus, organized on Wednesday, 13 February 2026, a program titled “Code of Excellence,” as part of its efforts to support academic distinction and enhance students’ readiness to achieve high-quality educational outcomes. The program aimed to empower students with a clear understanding of the requirements for academic excellence, develop their planning, organization, and time management skills, and strengthen motivation and outstanding academic performance, thereby contributing to sustained success throughout their university journey.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center at the College of Business – Female Campus, organized on Sunday, 1 February 2026, a program titled “Your Safe Place,” as part of its commitment to supporting mental health and fostering a safe and supportive university environment. The program aimed to raise awareness of the concept of psychological safety, provide a supportive space that empowers students to express their feelings and cope effectively with psychological pressures, and introduce the counseling and support services offered by the Center, thereby positively impacting students’ mental well-being and academic stability.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center at the College of Nursing in Abha – Female Campus, organized on Monday, 26 January 2026, a workshop titled “Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare: Nursing Beyond Care,” as part of its efforts to enhance the human and professional skills of nursing students. The workshop aimed to develop students’ emotional intelligence skills, strengthen their ability to understand their emotions and manage their responses effectively, thereby improving the quality of healthcare services, enhancing human-centered communication with patients, and raising the level of professional competence in the healthcare work environment.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center at the College of Nursing in Abha – Female Campus, in collaboration with the Internship and Training Unit at the College of Nursing in Abha and the Scientific Research Unit at the College of Computer Science, organized on Monday, 26 January 2026, a workshop titled “Smart Nursing: Education and Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” as part of its efforts to promote interdisciplinary integration and enhance the use of modern technologies in health-related disciplines. The workshop aimed to introduce the concept of smart nursing, highlight the role of artificial intelligence technologies in advancing nursing education and scientific research, and strengthen students’ skills in employing modern technologies to support educational and research practices, thereby improving the quality of academic outcomes and keeping pace with digital transformation requirements in the healthcare sector.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center (Academic Advising Unit), organized on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, a training course titled “Activating Academic Advising via the Academia Page,” as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the academic advising system and enhance the use of digital solutions in supporting the educational process. The course aimed to introduce faculty members to the mechanisms for activating academic advising through the Academia page, promote effective utilization of electronic services in monitoring students’ academic progress, and improve the quality of communication between academic advisors and students, thereby supporting their educational journey and enhancing the efficiency of academic advising within the university environment.

Abha College of Nursing at King Khalid University, with the support of the Deanship of Student Affairs, secured fifth place in the 2026 Annual Nursing Olympiad, held on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, and organized by King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Jeddah. The competition brought together 23 universities from across the Kingdom, in addition to several universities from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This achievement reflects the excellence of the university’s students, the competence of its academic staff, and its continued commitment to promoting scientific and professional competitiveness to enhance the quality of educational outcomes.

The first phase of the 11th Sports Olympiad for King Khalid University students concluded on the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs in cooperation with Damac Sports Club, and attended by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, and the Executive Director of Damac Sports Club, Mr. Ahmed Al-Shahri. The competitions concluded with the College of Engineering being crowned champions of the Futsal Football Tournament after defeating the College of Sharia in the final match, with the participation of approximately 350 students from around 24 colleges, reflecting strong student engagement in the university’s sports programs.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Alumni Association Unit, organized a meeting for the coordinators of alumni units across the university’s colleges, held at the Central Library in the presence of the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Saad bin Saeed Al-Qahtani, and members of the Alumni Association. The meeting addressed the role of the Alumni Association Unit and the college-level alumni units, reviewing their key achievements and future plans to enhance alumni engagement and participation in university activities. Coordinators were also honored for their efforts during the first semester of the 1447 AH academic year, reflecting their active contribution to supporting the university community and maintaining strong connections with graduates.

In a new achievement added to the record of excellence of King Khalid University students, the “Saha” project by graduates of the College of Computer Science received recognition and technical support from the Saudi Space Agency, in appreciation of its technical value and practical impact. Presented by graduates Futoon Al-Shahri, Bashayer Abdullah, and Ghaida Al-Shahri, the project aims to leverage artificial intelligence technologies by integrating multimodal models and large language models to support the space and satellite sector and develop advanced technological solutions. The “Saha” project represents a distinguished model of graduation projects that transcend the academic framework to contribute to innovative national solutions based on advanced technologies, reflecting the competence and excellence of the university’s graduates in modern technical fields. The Deanship of Student Affairs congratulated the graduates on this outstanding achievement, wishing them continued success and further accomplishments in their professional journey.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, in partnership with Abdullah Al Rajhi Charitable Foundation, has launched the ninth edition of the “Married Students Support Program,” inviting male and female students, including postgraduate students, to register and benefit from its services. The program aims to provide financial and advisory support to married students, contributing to their social stability and fostering a supportive academic environment that enables them to continue their educational journey. Registration for the program will remain open from February 2 to February 20, 2026, with applications submitted through the Muhtam platform.