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What changes when the data gets personal

A statewide conversation about teacher retention often starts with numbers. How many teachers are leaving? Where are shortages growing? Which districts are...

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One K-State Fund grants awarded to student success, faculty development, and regional workforce innovation proposals

K-State has awarded $320,500 in One K-State Fund Grants to four projects — spanning veteran student support, faculty-student belonging, holistic well-being...

Supporting rural entrepreneurs across Kansas

Registration is open for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference, an immersive event hosted by K-State and partners that supports rural entrepreneurship...

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From the ground up

Chelsy 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...

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Documentary highlights food insecurity in Garden City, premiere set for May 1

A new documentary from Kansas State University's award-winning Hungry Heartland Project and Engaged Stories Lab examines issues of food access in Garden City,...

Connecting care where it's needed

K-State Extension community health workers are improving access to care across Kansas, helping neighbors overcome barriers and take control of their health.

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Tamara Bauer named director of Institute for Community Health and Well-being

Tamara 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...

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Get your steps in with Walk Kansas

Walk 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...

People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin

As a McPherson County Extension agent focused on family and community wellness, Chuck Laughlin leads programming that helps residents build relevant life skills...

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Cancer rates are rising in western Kansas. K-State is helping community members address the issue

The Johnson Cancer Research Center is leading a community-driven effort to address residents' concerns about rising cancer rates and implement solutions to...

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