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Show off school pride at K-State Day of Giving

March 11, 2026

K-State is giving Wildcats everywhere the opportunity to celebrate the spot they love full well during K-State Day of Giving on Wednesday, April 8.

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From rivalry to results

March 11, 2026

K-State and KU may be fierce rivals on the field and on the court, but they’ve long been teammates in labs and Kansas communities, tackling problems that matter to our state.

EngagementEconomic developmentTop storiesNext-Gen K-StateResearch
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K-State surges in national research rankings

March 9, 2026

K-State's research and development expenditures are growing, which means more innovative solutions for Kansans and global communities. K-State climbed 14 spots in the latest federal...

Top storiesNext-Gen K-StateCampus lifeResearch
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From strangers to support

March 9, 2026

K-State is addressing the loneliness epidemic head-on with ‘Cats Connect, a program for students, faculty and staff. Through six small-group sessions built around guided questions...

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People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin

March 9, 2026

As 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...

ExtensionCommunity health and well-beingEngagementNext-Gen K-StatePeople with PurposeTop stories
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'Digging in the biological sandbox'

March 9, 2026

From studying protein structures to mentoring graduate researchers, Brian Geisbrecht is helping uncover new clues about the human immune system. His work has earned him recognition...

ResearchArts and SciencesFaculty and staffTop stories
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Cancer rates are rising in western Kansas. K-State is helping community members address the issue

March 5, 2026

The 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...

ResearchCommunity health and well-beingEngagementWaterNext-Gen K-StateTop stories
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The sound of rural school music

March 4, 2026

What started as a small independent study is now a thriving certificate program at K-State. Students in the newly-created instrument repair certificate and minor are building in-demand...

Academic innovationEngagementTop storiesMusic Theatre and DanceArts and SciencesNext-Gen K-State
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Will gas hit $4? K-State economist breaks down the numbers

March 3, 2026

It may be months or even years before the long-term geopolitical ramifications of this weekend's airstrikes in Iran become clear, but Gregg Ibendahl, associate professor of agricultural...

AgricultureArts and SciencesTop storiesResearch
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Protecting the nation's poultry supply

March 3, 2026

New research at K-State aims to tackle one of the most significant threats to global animal health and food security — highly pathogenic avian influenza — by using mealworms, a...

ResearchNext-Gen K-StateVeterinary MedicineTop storiesBiosecurityAgriculture
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