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Ashfaq Khokhar named dean of K-State’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Feb. 11, 2026Following a national search, the Office of the Provost has appointed Ashfaq Khokhar as dean of Kansas State University’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, effective Aug. 2.
K-State honors Dawn Deeter-Schmelz as Faculty of the Week
Feb. 11, 2026Dawn Deeter-Schmelz, professor and J.J. Vanier Distinguished Chair in Relational Selling and Marketing in the College of Business Administration, was honored as Faculty of the Week...
K-State honors Ashley Stark and Chelsi Medved as Professional Staff of the Week
Feb. 6, 2026K-State recognized two outstanding professional staff members at the Feb. 7 home basketball game: Ashley Stark, academic services specialist for K-State Libraries, and Chelsi Medved,...
People with Purpose: Prathap Parameswaran
Feb. 2, 2026Using his passion for sustainable engineering practices, Prathap Parameswaran is advancing resource recovery research, turning wastewater into an opportunity for environmental progress.
Building a BrAND
Feb. 2, 2026As he prepares to retire after more than 33 years as K-State Bands director, Frank Tracz reflects on his legacy and his constant ideal to "leave it better than you found it."
Strengthening global biosecurity
Jan. 27, 2026James Stack, university distinguished professor in the College of Agriculture, has been appointed to an endowed professorship at the Biosecurity Research Institute for his career-long...
Tara Coleman named associate dean for collections, technology and innovation at K-State Libraries
Jan. 27, 2026Tara Coleman will join the Libraries' senior leadership team as the associate dean for collections, technology and innovation, providing strategic oversight of the Libraries' work in...
K-State opens three funding opportunities through One K-State Fund
Jan. 23, 2026Kansas State University has opened three Request for Proposals through One K-State Fund, with submissions due March 1. The funding opportunities include University Outstanding Scholars...
People with Purpose: Kaliramesh Siliveru
Jan. 23, 2026From kernel to classroom, Kaliramesh Siliveru is growing the future of grain science innovation at K-State.
K-State honors Rodney Redinger as Professional Staff of the Week
Jan. 20, 2026K-State recognized Rodney Redinger as Professional Staff of the Week at the Jan. 20 home basketball game. Redinger is the assistant fire management officer for the Kansas Forest Service...