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Constructing courts, expanding experiences
K-State women’s basketball team takes trip to Rwanda Most basketball players, including those on the K-State women’s team, expect their most memorable experiences to be playing on courts — not building them. That expectation met a surprising reality in summer 2024 when players and […]
Leading with purpose
Learn more about K-State graduate student Chibuzor Mirian and her recent accomplishments like earning the Mandela Washington Fellowship.
Sci-fi realities
K-State’s Raj Kumar Pal lands DoD grant to develop shape-changing structures K-State’s Raj Kumar Pal, assistant professor in mechanical and nuclear engineering, is shaking up the field with a $400,000 Department of Defense grant to develop shape-changing structures using reservoir computing— a cutting-edge form […]
Enhancing accessibility
K-State Salina’s Siny Joseph leads a national effort to revolutionize indoor navigation for people with disabilities through the NSF-funded MABLE project
Pawsitive pain relief
K-State’s breakthrough in canine pain relief with a new opioid formulation, promising effective treatment and deterring opioid abuse in dogs
Learning across borders
Jill Applegate ’16 can draw a direct line from her involvement with K-State’s International Service Teams program to being a public defense lawyer in New York City.
K-State student’s play lights up Kentucky stage
Emmett Spaw’s “Three Shot” debuts at Owensboro’s Comedy Crawl, showcasing his journey from bored debate student to acclaimed playwright.
Championing animal well-being
Explore how K-State’s KSVDL protects animal health through expert diagnostics, from pets to livestock, nationwide.
Revolutionizing global supply chains
Ike Ehie’s research at K-State is revolutionizing supply chain strategies, ensuring companies keep shelves stocked and avoid shortages.
Experiencing culture through language
Learn how Celina’s love for Japanese language blossomed into a tutoring career, fostering global connections.