A collage of various images shows events at K-State in May 2026.

May 2026 at K-State

Take a look through some of the memories K-State students, faculty and staff made in May.

Kristina Bonner

By Kristina Bonner

K-State News and Communications Services

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

As the spring semester came to a close, Wildcats continued to make an impact in classrooms, labs and communities.

Take a look back at some of the memorable moments that defined May.

Three graduates in purple caps and gowns embrace on the arena floor with one holding diploma cover; gold tassels visible on mortarboards. Large video screen displaying "CONGRATULATIONS" and Powercat logo hangs above with arena seating and other purple-clad graduates visible in background.
A group of friends hug each other after receiving their diplomas.
Group of eight people pose outdoors with graduates wearing black dresses and holding a purple diploma cover with gold seal, surrounded by family and friends wearing sunglasses and casual clothing.
A group of friends gathers after graduation.
Graduate in black cap and gown throws up the Wildcat hand sign at the camera while walking across the arena floor wearing a white stole with green and purple cords and K-State medallion.
Mia Reyes throws the K-State Wildcat hand sign after graduating.

Three students stand talking and laughing outdoors with center woman in white shirt and gray cardigan holding plate of food, flanked by woman in light blue button-up with green scarf and woman in beige cardigan. A crowd of students visible in the background with limestone buildings, dark red foliage trees, and green trees behind them.
A group of friends catching up during Lunch with the Lintons. Photo by Kristina Bonner/K-State News and Communications Services.
University’s First Lady Sally Linton and President Richard Linton talking to a few students during the Lunch with the Lintons.
University’s First Lady Sally Linton and President Richard Linton talking to a few students during the Lunch with the Lintons. Photo by Kristina Bonner/K-State News and Communications Services.
Willie the Wildcat mascot poses with a group of cheerleaders in purple uniforms holding silver pom-poms and staff members in purple and casual clothing on the lawn, with four cheerleaders kneeling in front row. Stone residential buildings with dormers, green trees, purple balloons, and white folding chairs visible in background under partly cloudy sky.
K-State Cheer and Willie the Wildcat poses with First Lady Sally Linton, President Richard Linton, Brett Engleman, and Casey Daugherty at Lunch with the Lintons. Photo by Taylor Witt/K-State News and Communications Services.

Three people pose together with woman on left wearing white patterned blouse and black pants, man in center wearing blue button-up shirt and beige pants, and woman on right wearing light pink sleeveless top and white pants.
Elise Gover, Robert Garcia, and Willow Schlatter pose after celebrating HHS Graduation Breakfast Reception. Photo by Zoe Schumacher/College of Health and Human Sciences.
Three men pose in building lobby with man on left wearing purple polo shirt with logo and khaki pants, man in center wearing teal patterned shirt with sunglasses on collar, and man on right wearing light purple polo.
Brian Lindshield, Caden Rowman, and Steven Copp celebrate during the HHS Graduation Breakfast Reception. Photo by Zoe Schumacher/College of Health and Human Sciences.
Student wearing white K-State hoodie and black crossbody bag smiles while receiving purple giveaway items from person in blue shirt at table covered with purple tablecloth. White balloons, red snacks, and water bottles sit on a table with grassy hills and concrete walls visible in the background under the overcast sky.
During the Grad Bash, attendees took the opportunity to learn about Alumni Association membership benefits along with other vendors as they prepare to take their next step into the world as K-State alumni. Photo by David Mayes/K-State alumni '96.

Large crowd gathers outdoors at events with volunteers in purple K-State t-shirts staffing tables covered with purple tablecloths displaying giveaway items and materials. Limestone building, green shrubs, purple and white balloons, and trees visible in background with attendees wearing a mix of purple and casual clothing.
Students, soon to be graduates, gather the Alumni Associations and enjoy the live music, free alumni T-shirts, food, Manhattan Brewing Company beer and prizes at the Grad Bash. Photo by David Mayes/K-State alumni '96.

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