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Supporting rural entrepreneurs across Kansas
Registration is open for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference, an immersive event hosted by K-State...
Connecting care where it's needed
K-State Extension community health workers are improving access to care across Kansas, helping neighbors overcome barriers...
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Supporting rural entrepreneurs across Kansas
April 15, 2026Registration is open for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference, an immersive event hosted by K-State and partners that supports rural entrepreneurship across Kansas....
From the ground up
April 10, 2026Chelsy Champlin is a passionate educator who has built her career in rural schools across southeast Kansas. Now in the third year of the master's program in agricultural education at...
Documentary highlights food insecurity in Garden City, premiere set for May 1
March 30, 2026A new documentary from Kansas State University's award-winning Hungry Heartland Project and Engaged Stories Lab examines issues of food access in Garden City, and a free public premiere...
Connecting care where it's needed
March 26, 2026K-State Extension community health workers are improving access to care across Kansas, helping neighbors overcome barriers and take control of their health.
Tamara Bauer named director of Institute for Community Health and Well-being
March 25, 2026Tamara Bauer has been named the director of the Institute for Community Health and Well-being at K-State. In this role, Bauer will help translate the institute’s vision into action...
Get your steps in with Walk Kansas
March 13, 2026Walk Kansas is an eight-week, team-based challenge tracking your physical activity from March 22 to May 16. K-State employees can join at a discounted rate and engage in healthy competition...
People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin
March 9, 2026As a McPherson County Extension agent focused on family and community wellness, Chuck Laughlin leads programming that helps residents build relevant life skills and meaningful connectio...
Cancer rates are rising in western Kansas. K-State is helping community members address the issue
March 5, 2026The Johnson Cancer Research Center is leading a community-driven effort to address residents' concerns about rising cancer rates and implement solutions to reduce these risks in three...
Small batches, big ambitions
Feb. 27, 2026From sourdough startups to statewide networks, K-State's Community Food Systems team connects small business entrepreneurs with the tools, labs and partners to grow local food systems.
People with Purpose: Jin Lee
Feb. 16, 2026Enhancing culture is the goal in every room Jin Lee enters. As an associate professor of psychological sciences, Lee aims to make workplaces safer and healthier — and students more...
