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Proud to be first
A new scholarship is helping first-generation students complete their degrees — and improving one life at a time.
Continuing a legacy
Dr. Daniel Kuester holds the Roger Trenary Chair of Economics, an endowed chair to honor the legacy of the late economics professor, Roger Trenary.
Fighting ever fighting for a cure
The Johnson Cancer Research Center’s ground-breaking research funded with help from philanthropy.
Latest Campus impact
Humble and mighty — like a Swiss Army knife
Mary Park has all the tools to manage the largest agriculture project in K-State’s history K-State’s Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, the final and largest piece of the university’s Agricultural Innovation Initiative, is roughly halfway through its construction phase and Mary Park […]
Rooted in excellence
Outstanding faculty are being celebrated with a leafy legacy — trees planted in their honor on campus K-State is the next-generation land-grant institution that knows the value of sharing our research to improve Kansas communities and the world beyond. So, a natural way to […]
Counting the ways
Six ways this professor is preparing students — and their future teachers — for math success From calculus prep to carnival games, here are the top six ways Craig Spencer, deputy director of undergraduate studies in mathematics and the 2025-26 Coffman Chair for Distinguished […]
For these business students, it’s closing time
From mock scenarios to real opportunities, these students are ready to compete, connect and close Members of K-State’s Sales Team won’t try to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge. But that doesn’t mean they couldn’t. As part of K-State’s highly ranked National Strategic Selling Institute, […]
Blown away
Noteworthy saxophone professor is named university distinguished professor Anna Marie Wytko, professor of music, has been hitting all the right notes and is now a university distinguished professor, the highest honor bestowed by K-State, in recognition of her impact as a saxophonist, educator and […]
Many hats
Helping others gives K-Stater Melody Giles purpose, and thanks to generous scholarships, she’s able to fulfill her life’s mission Most of us wear multiple hats in life, but Melody Giles might just hold the record. Her titles include: single mom, caregiver to her brother, […]
Trotter Hall renovation plans unleashed
This highly tracked area will be transformed into a hub for student learning and innovation. The new space will host practicing veterinarians and industry partners as they continue their professional development and test new advancements.
Band aid
As the Pride of Wildcat Land prepares to bring purple pride to Ireland, donors like you can make this trip a reality “I’m beyond excited,” proclaimed K-State marching band drum major Colby Johnston. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!” He’s not kidding. When the K-State […]
Five Powercat Financial facts every student should know
Student to student: Sharing need-to-know info about money management By now you’ve surely heard about K-State’s award-winning peer counseling program from Powercat Financial. Located in the K-State Student Union, the team works to ensure that as students pursue an education, they also establish a […]
Steel of approval
K-State architecture professor’s magnetic idea receives national grant Building a legacy, for most, is just a figure of speech. But Brian Lee, associate professor of architecture means it literally.Now, after earning a grant from the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Education Foundation, Lee is […]