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Taking the show on the road
“Hamilton” director helps K-Staters learn from Broadway’s best It turns out the mark of a great theater program has little to do with location. Each year, students in Kansas State University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance pack their bags and head for the […]
Around the globe, across the stage
K-State funds trip to Italy as part of commitment to first-generation student success From navigating college costs to finding community, being a first-generation student comes with its fair share of challenges. While the end goal is walking across the graduation stage, K-State is creating […]
Head of the class
Tomorrow’s Teacher scholarship builds unforgettable classroom leaders Who was your favorite teacher? Was it the teacher who put science into action? Or was it the one who taught you to think critically about a government policy? Most people remember that unforgettable teacher. At K-State, […]
What if every student made it to the finish line?
Emergency funds to the rescue What if K-State could ensure every student can stay in school — and graduate — regardless of what life throws their way? That’s when emergency funds matter. College students work hard for their degrees, but sometimes life throws a […]
A wealth of knowledge
Making K-Staters money-smart from the start Most bad decisions made in college stay in college … well, before the arrival of social media, that is. But financial missteps are common among students of every era, and they can lead to a disaster that dogs […]
Starting from the source: The journey to safer food
K-State professor receives national recognition for food production health research in cattle and swine Most people’s thoughts surrounding food safety begin and end in the kitchen. For Dr. Raghavendra Amachawadi, food safety is a constant priority — starting in the research lab. Amachawadi, an […]
The cutting edge
K-State and industry partners make magic happen in the Edge District Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. You want to go where research, innovation and opportunity are the main game in town. For companies who want to tap into […]
Flourishing in the real world
K-State is making sure every student gets a real-world experience out of the classroom Conducting research on proteins in cancer cells. Learning about political science in another country. Helping a small-town dentist create a business plan. What do these experiences have in common? K-Staters […]
Give till it hurts
Bill and Cindy Keller find joy in supporting athletics, alumni and students In most competitions, there’s a winner and a loser. But Bill and Cindy Keller believe that to succeed in business and life, it should be win-win. The Kellers, who own and operate […]
True friends of K-State
Medal of Excellence honorees Steve and Cathy Lacy cherish their K-State friends and opportunities From childhood pals to college companions, to neighbors and coworkers, friends add a wonderful dimension of enjoyment to our lives. But part of having good friends is being a good […]