The Deanship of Student Affairs, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center, in collaboration with the College of Business, implemented an awareness program titled “The Dangers of Smoking and the Role of Clinics in Quitting,” presented by Nursing Technician Mr. Ayed Al-Shahrani. This initiative comes as part of King Khalid University’s efforts to promote public health and enhance students’ quality of life, aiming to raise awareness of the health and social harms of smoking and highlight the role of the Irada Clinic in supporting those wishing to quit.

His Excellency Prof. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Solami, President of King Khalid University, attended the conclusion of the national qualifiers for the “Future Minerals Pioneers” Innovation Competition in the southern region, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs with wide participation from young innovators. The competition featured 84 contestants representing 17 teams, distributed across three main tracks: Safety and Security, Smart Technologies, and Resource Sustainability, aiming to foster innovation and explore national talents in the minerals sector.

His Excellency Prof. Faleh bin Rajaa Al-Solami, President of King Khalid University, honored the Sports Activity Departments at the Deanship of Student Affairs in recognition of their excellence and their high rankings in the Sports Performance Index for the year 1446 AH. He also honored the University Taekwondo Team for achieving first place in the Saudi Universities Sports Federation Championship for the year 1447 AH, praising their remarkable accomplishment that reflects the spirit of competition and athletic excellence among the university’s students.

The College of Nursing Club in Khamis Mushait, in collaboration with the Vice Deanship of Student Affairs and in partnership with the General Directorate of Educational Services at King Khalid University, organized an event titled “Care for Your Patient” on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Boulevard. The event aimed to promote a culture of patient care and highlight the role of humanitarian nursing in improving patients’ quality of life, emphasizing the importance of holistic care and psychological support within healthcare settings.

The Central Entrepreneurship Club at the Deanship of Student Affairs organized the “Future Minerals Pioneers Hackathon – National Competition for the Southern Region” on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Central Library in Al-Faraa. The closing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Prof. Faleh bin Rajallah Al-Solamy, President of King Khalid University, who commended the quality of the entrepreneurial projects presented. Dr. Mashael Al-Qahtani, the Club President, was also honored for her efforts in promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students.

The Central Volunteer Club, in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Center and in collaboration with the Deanship of Student Affairs, organized an on-campus workshop titled “Community and the Volunteer” on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Code Lab Center in the Guraiger Campus – Abha. The session, presented by Ms. Reem Al-Hanif, aimed to empower female university volunteers, enhancing their leadership and social skills, and promoting a culture of social responsibility among students.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center, organized an awareness program titled “University Students’ Need for Psychological Guidance”, held at the College of Humanities. The program aimed to raise students’ awareness of the importance of psychological guidance in helping them cope with academic and social challenges and enhance their mental and emotional well-being, in addition to introducing them to available counseling services and their role in supporting their academic journey and achieving psychological balance.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center, organized a program titled “Women in Architecture”, held at the College of Architecture and Planning. The program aimed to highlight the role of women in architecture and planning and showcase their contributions to developing the built environment, in addition to raising students’ awareness of the importance of empowering women in engineering fields and encouraging creativity and innovation in architectural disciplines.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at King Khalid University, represented by the Student Care and Counseling Center, organized an awareness program titled “Art Therapy”, held at the College of Culture and Arts in Rijal Alma. The program aimed to introduce students to the concept of art therapy and its role in promoting mental health and emotional expression, in addition to developing skills to manage stress and tension through artistic activities and highlighting the importance of art as a tool for emotional release and psychological balance.