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People with Purpose: Ronnie Grice
March 2, 2026For more than three decades, Ronnie Grice shaped public safety at Kansas State University by leading with presence, mentorship and a steady commitment to service.
Rafferty, Holmes, Rishi and Albin honored as Faculty of the Week
March 2, 2026Four faculty members were honored over the weekend at the Feb. 28 men's basketball game and the March 1 women's basketball game.
People with Purpose: Lauren Racki
Feb. 23, 2026By leading accessible, industry-driven noncredit programs at K-State Olathe, Lauren Racki helps professionals turn continued learning into long-term momentum.
Elevate your career and impact at Manhattan's Professional Development Day
Feb. 20, 2026K-State faculty and staff are invited to network, learn, and engage at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce's second annual Professional Development Day on March 31.
K-State honors Jason Coleman as Faculty of the Week
Feb. 20, 2026K-State will recognize outstanding faculty member Jason Coleman, professor and academic services librarian with K-State Libraries, at the Feb. 21 home basketball game.
Forty-one K-State faculty members awarded sabbatical leave
Feb. 19, 2026K-State has awarded sabbatical leave to a distinguished group of 41 faculty members for the 2026-2027 academic year. The knowledge and creative endeavors cultivated during sabbatical...
Ruth Welti receives Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award
Feb. 17, 2026Ruth Welti, university distinguished professor, has received a 2026 Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award, the state higher education system’s most prestigious recognition...
'A silent symphony’
Feb. 17, 2026In 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 outbreak.
K-State honors Cathy Oehm as Professional Staff of the Week
Feb. 17, 2026K-State will be recognizing outstanding professional staff member Cathy Oehm, assistant director for Purchasing and Contract Services in the Division of Financial Services, at the Feb....
Biomanufacturing initiative links education, industry and workforce needs
Feb. 13, 2026Kansas State University is continuing the Multidisciplinary Hiring Initiative in Biomanufacturing with four new faculty hires whose work strengthens research, training and workforce...
