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K-State surges in national research rankings

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

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Three Minutes to make an impact

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

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Recipe for success

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

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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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Will gas hit $4? K-State economist breaks down the numbers

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...

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Protecting the nation's poultry supply

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 —...

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

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...

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A campus launchpad for scholars

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

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'A silent symphony’

In high-containment labs at K-State, Juergen Richt is building a global network of well-trained scientists trained prepared to stop the next big animal disease...

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Ruth Welti receives Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award

Ruth Welti, university distinguished professor, has received a 2026 Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award, the state higher education system’s most...

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