6,400+
students and faculty participated in Wildcat Pause Day assessment efforts
Advancing Institutional Well-being Through Strategic Partnerships, Participation, and Progress
Kansas State University continues to advance a coordinated and strategic approach to promoting and
embedding health across campus. Over the past year, institutional efforts focused on strengthening
cross-campus collaboration, expanding student and employee engagement opportunities, and advancing
systems-level initiatives.
Guided by the pillars of partnerships, participation, and progress, Health Promoting University efforts increasingly emphasized institutional alignment, preventative support, health literacy, belonging, and sustainable infrastructure that supports both student and employee success.
Key institutional developments during the reporting period included:
- Expansion of campus-wide Health and Well-being Week and Month initiatives
- Continued implementation and assessment of Wildcat Pause Day
- Development of a student-led health literacy campaign
- Advancement of employee well-being assessment efforts
- Exploration of a wellness release time pilot within the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs
- Creation of a Well-being Journey within the Navigate platform
- Awarding of One K-State Fund in support of the WellCAT Well-being Challenge, launched in October 2026
- Launch of the Institute for Community Health and Well-being
By the Numbers
Institutional Highlights
Our efforts were well received by the K-State community. Here are a few highlights.
Browse The Report
Discover the ways we made impacts during academic year 25-26.
Institutional Visions and Impacts
Learn about our vision, listening and strategic insights, and stories of impact. See how we're assessing our impact and staying accountable.
Framework for Action
We're advancing health and well-being through three interconnected pillars: partnerships, participation, and progress.
Looking ahead
We're committed to advancing health and well-being at every level: individual, university and community. See what's next.