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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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'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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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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Recipe for success

March 6, 2026

Through the Campus Restoration Act, BIVAP will modernize its facilities, accelerating the development of value-added agricultural technologies and promoting operational excellence.

Next-Gen K-StateResearchBiosecurityOne K-StateSustainability
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Three Minutes to make an impact

March 6, 2026

Big ideas. Three minutes. One slide. Several K-State students competed at this year's Three Minute Thesis Competition, which challenges students to showcase their world-changing research...

Student storiesGraduate SchoolResearch
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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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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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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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K-State leads international collaboration for next-gen global agriculture solutions

March 2, 2026

K-State researchers are developing an AI-driven system to help soybean farmers worldwide as part of an international project funded by the National Science Foundation.

Enabling technologiesTop storiesEngineeringNext-Gen K-StateAgricultureGlobal food securityAgTechResearch
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A campus launchpad for scholars

Feb. 20, 2026

When Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research moved into Hale Library, the shift created far more than a new mailing address. It established a centralized, visible hub for undergraduate...

Student experienceLibrariesCampus lifeStaley School of LeadershipResearch
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