KSUnite Weekly http://www.k-state.edu/ksuniteweekly KSUnite Weekly, published every Monday, shares inclusion and diversity news and events. Category: News and research en-us Wed, 09 Nov 2022 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss K-Publisher More than 3,000 K-State students are degree candidates in spring 2024 https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2024-04/KState-spring-2024-commencement-graduation-schedule.html K-State will host commencement ceremonies for more than 3,000 graduation candidates on May 4, 10 and 11. media@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Tue, 30 Apr 2024 +0000 News and research K-State students to serve as speakers, musicians at spring 2024 commencement ceremonies https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2024-05/KState-students-assist-spring-2024-commencement-musicians-speakers.html Several students will sing, play instruments and deliver addresses for thousands of K-State degree candidates at spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. rafagarc@k-state.edu (Rafael Garcia) Wed, 01 May 2024 +0000 News and research Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to K-State in summer 2024 https://bit.ly/3wfmaa8 Kansas State University announces its selection as an institute partner for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning mid-June, the Staley School of Leadership will host a six-week civic leadership institute. kamullen@k-state.edu (Kim Ralston) Wed, 07 Feb 2024 +0000 News and research Juan Gilbert to present lecture at K-State for MLK Observance Week https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2024-01/Juan-Gilbert-to-present-MLK-Presidential-Lecture-at-KState.html Nationally renowned computer scientist and educator Juan Gilbert will deliver the MLK Presidential Lecture at Kansas State University on Thursday, Jan. 25, as part of the university's Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week. media@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Fri, 12 Jan 2024 +0000 News and research K-State students to serve as speakers, musicians at fall 2023 commencement ceremonies https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-12/Student-speakers-musicans-assisting-at-commencement-graduation-ceremonies.html Several Kansas State University students will serve as speakers and musicians at this fall's commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9. rafagarc@k-state.edu (Rafael Garcia) Mon, 11 Dec 2023 +0000 News and research APDesign introduces the Strautman Family Fellowship https://ksufoundation.org/impact/release/strautman-family-fellowship The College of Architecture, Planning & Design announces the establishment of the Strautman Family Fellowship, a transformative initiative by John and Kate Strautman that is dedicated to supporting students in each department within the college. tjackson@k-state.edu (Thom Jackson) Mon, 27 Nov 2023 +0000 News and research US-China Joint DVM Program hosts homecoming event in China http://www.k-state.edu/ksuniteweekly/announcement/?id=93422 The U.S.-China Joint DVM Program hosted its China Homecoming event in Beijing, China, on Sept. 8 and 9. It was co-organized by the U.S.-China Center for Animal Health, Chinese Veterinary Medical Association and Zoetis. About 70 people attended. jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu (Joe Montgomery) Mon, 27 Nov 2023 +0000 News and research US-China Joint DVM Program hosts homecoming event in China K-State License Plate Program reaches $7 million for student scholarships and recognition https://bit.ly/LP7Mil-KSU Wildcats in four states helped the K-State License Plate Program reach a new milestone. Tax-deductible royalties paid on K-State license plates have raised $7 million for student scholarships and recognition of achievements. tschrag@k-state.com (Tim Schrag) Thu, 16 Nov 2023 +0000 News and research K-State College of Education receives grant to diversify the teacher workforce https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-10/Project-RAICES102623.html The Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy in the College of Education has received a $3.9 million federal grant to increase the number of highly effective teachers to serve culturally and linguistically diverse students and families. patrices@k-state.edu (Patrice Scott) Thu, 26 Oct 2023 +0000 News and research K-State leads Project ARISE to support rural and military-connected students pursuing STEM careers https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-10/Project-ARISE102423.html The National Defense Education Program recently awarded K-State's Rural Education Center and its partners a $4 million grant to enhance opportunities for rural and military-connected students interested in pursuing STEM careers. patrices@k-state.edu (Patrice Scott) Mon, 30 Oct 2023 +0000 News and research A decade of honors: K-State receives 10th consecutive HEED Award https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-10/K-State-2023-HEED-Award101723.html Insight Into Diversity magazine has recognized Kansas State University for the 10th consecutive year with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, or HEED, Award for its commitment to a welcoming environment. media@k-state.edu (Division of Communications and Marketing) Tue, 17 Oct 2023 +0000 News and research K-State veterinary college receives HEED Award for excellence https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2023-10/College-of-Veterinary-Medicine-HEED-Award102023.html For the third year in a row, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University has been recognized for its efforts to enhance diversity in its academic environment. jmontgom@vet.k-state.edu (Joe Montgomery) Mon, 23 Oct 2023 +0000 News and research