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Latest Campus impact

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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.

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Mentorship multiplied

Dr. Ron Marler seeks to multiply the impact of mentorship through two endowed K-State professorships.

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Working toward a more food-secure world

Food Security Scholars are working to eliminate food insecurity through a two-phase education and community engagement program.

spencer pennington

Power in Advocacy

“There are people dealing with mental health issues and sometimes they are not willing to bring them up or seek help.”

mike finnegan

A Win for K-State

Bandana Project gives people the confidence to help

The MCaninch's

Living out a family legacy

Two K-Staters establish an endowed professorship to support students for generations.

taylor stephens

Prioritizing mental well-being

“I was in a lot of pain, and I felt like I was like hanging on by a thread.”

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Little Budget Big Bounty

Children learn the importance of budgeting and giving back.

olivia law delrosso

Your story has power

“I share my mental health story with my students. It has helped a couple of students seek those services because they’ve come to me and asked, ‘How do I make an appointment?’”

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Women belong in STEM

KAWSE creates opportunities for women to engage with and thrive in STEM fields.

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