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Celebrating University Support Staff

Join the University Support Staff Senate in recognizing the contributions and achievements of Kansas State University staff members on Thursday, April 30.

People with Purpose: Adam Ahlers

A lifelong outdoorsman, Adam Ahlers invests hands-on in the future of wildlife conservation through both research and teaching.

Adam Ahlers, wearing a red and blue plaid shirt and a Rocky Mountain Conservancy hat, explains field equipment to two students while preparing for a field study. Surrounding them is a fall forest, with barren trees and orange and red leaves.

Dan Moser appointed Eldon Gideon Dean of K-State's College of Agriculture

As Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture, Dan Moser will lead K-State agriculture in expanding student success, research excellence and global food...

A male college dean in a gray suit and purple tie poses for a portrait in a college hallway outside of an office that has a purple powercat logo and the name

People with Purpose: Natasha Rozhkovskaya

Through teaching, outreach and interdisciplinary collaborations, Natasha Rozhkovskaya works to make mathematics more accessible, visual and inspiring for learners...

Natasha Rozhkovkaya, wearing a navy blouse, crouches next to a table displaying her authored books during a Beach Museum of Art event.

Applications now open for Mortar Board Honor Society

Mortar Board Honor Society is currently accepting membership applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Members are active in and passionate about service,...

Champions are made in the lab

From brainstorming the flavor profiles of a cookie to envisioning it on grocery store shelves, four bakery science and management students showed off their...

Four college students in business attire stand together on a stage holding a large check and a crystal award. In the background, an orange and teal banner with the American Society of Baking conference initials is displayed.

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...

Chuck Laughlin, wearing a purple K-State Extension apron, offers supplies for a workshop on a baking sheet to participants.

'Digging in the biological sandbox'

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

A male college professor in a purple polo poses for an outdoor portrait on a gloomy day.

From strangers to support

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...

A college student holds a conversation starter card as she facilitates an outdoor community building activity.

Wildcats helping Wildcats: Investing in financial health

Students' financial well-being is important now and after graduation. The Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs offers free resources to help students...

A female college student stands in front of a lecture hall and addresses other college students. She has brown hair, is wearing glasses and a purple ¾-zip jacket, and is holding a microphone.