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Awarding the best in class
The Duensing Business Teaching Scholar Award supports professors who focus on the student experience at Kansas State University To award teachers who engage and inspire students, Jim Duensing and his wife, Julie, recently established the Duensing Business Teaching Scholar Award in the College of […]
High-yield thinking
K-State Finance Scholars’ unique investment solution paints prettier image of private equity In the world of finance, crunching numbers isn’t enough to stand out. It takes innovation, strategy and a touch of calculated risk — exactly what the winning team of K-State finance scholars […]
Taking off
From coding to cockpits, new program gives highschoolers a head start on tech careers What if high schoolers could earn college credit not only in math and Spanish but in aviation maintenance, business and cyber systems? Thanks to K-State Salina’s new pre-college pathway program, […]
Cracking the case
K-State professor’s research brings light to cybercrime challenges Kevin Steinmetz, a criminology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, sees the real impact of cybercrime’s growth every day. Through his study funded by the National Science Foundation and an in-progress book, Steinmetz explores […]
One smart cookie
K-State doctoral student reveals science behind sweet-treat safety during winning thesis presentation A thesis can be long — sometimes hundreds of pages long. But during K-State’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, graduate students have just 180 seconds to combine years’ worth of research into […]
A critical lifeline
Pets in Kansas and surrounding states that need radiation cancer treatment have just one place to turn: K-State. But that care is at risk. “I was heartbroken. He has a piece of my heart, and after hearing his diagnosis, I just held him and […]
Raising the bar (and the roof)
K-State professors recognized as two of America’s top 200 residential architects For most K-Staters, “I’m proud of the house we’ve built” is a phrase only heard blasting from Bill Snyder Family Stadium on a crisp fall evening. But for Michael McClure, dean of the […]
Not your average lecture series
APDesign program links K-State students with prominent design professionals Forgettable lectures are a dime a dozen — but a truly great one leaves a lasting mark. Returning for its 51st cycle, K-State’s Ekdahl Distinguished Lecture Series proves that big ideas deserve a big stage […]
More than two cents’ worth
K-State unveils plan for further campuswide advising enhancement Advice for students comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s a quick tip, like “always wear matching socks.” Other times it’s life-altering, like a suggestion to switch your academic plan. An academic advisor’s guidance can […]
From feeding meters to feeding students
New program forgives parking tickets in exchange for Cats’ Cupboard donations Like tough finals, brag-worthy football games and 1 a.m. Varsity Truck trips, parking tickets are a rite of passage for most K-State students. But thanks to a new initiative, students can clear their […]