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K-State honors Rodney Redinger as Professional Staff of the Week

K-State recognized Rodney Redinger as Professional Staff of the Week at the Jan. 20 home basketball game. Redinger is the assistant fire management officer...

Doing good for Kansas

In recognition of the university's commitment to partnering with Kansas communities, K-State is one of more than 200 universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's...

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Explore innovative water solutions during Water Wednesday

The Kansas Water Institute will host the first Water Wednesday of 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Hale Library, Room 181.

From classroom to career

From discovering her academic path to stepping into a leadership role soon after graduation, Kimberlee Westcott's journey reflects how hands-on learning and...

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People with Purpose: Monica Walker

As a K-State Extension agent in Ulysses, Monica Walker turns big ideas into everyday wins in her corner of Kansas — strengthening health, well-being and...

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Sky-high innovation, boots-on-ground farmer insight

K-State’s ID3A and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, a leader in next-generation agriculture, are partnering to advance drone technology, empower farmers and...

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K-State Wrapped 2025

K-State is dedicated to growing learners ready to hit the ground running as they start careers; extending our service to all 105 Kansas counties and doing good...

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Fabricating futures: Growing rural Kansas' skilled trades workforce

K-State is transforming Kansas' manufacturing workforce pipeline by expanding access to high-quality training, strengthening STEM teaching and providing personalized...

K-State biosecurity center secures grant to boost animal disease preparedness training

K-State's National Agricultural Biosecurity Center will utilize a new USDA grant to lead multistate tabletop exercises and workbooks that will immerse extension...

Computer science department's Hour of Code engages local K-5 students

Kansas State University's Department of Computer Science welcomed K-5 learners to campus for its second Hour of Code event, offering hands-on activities in...

A young child concentrates as they line up wooden coding blocks on a table during a hands-on Hour of Code activity station.