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People with Purpose: Paul Snider
After a 30-year industry career, Paul Snider returned to his alma mater with a mission: to help the next generation of engineers...
Purple prestige
Ted Schroeder’s tenure at K-State spans 40 years, and throughout his lifetime of service, he has contributed significantly...
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People with Purpose: Paul Snider
April 6, 2026After a 30-year industry career, Paul Snider returned to his alma mater with a mission: to help the next generation of engineers think outside the box.
Purple prestige
April 3, 2026Ted Schroeder’s tenure at K-State spans 40 years, and throughout his lifetime of service, he has contributed significantly to advancing the university’s mission. Now, the university...
What happens in the space between a blink
April 3, 2026Meng Han's innovative research explores what happens inside a molecule at the exact moment change begins. A recent pair of national awards is drawing attention to his work at K-State.
Marshall Stewart named president of North Dakota State University
April 1, 2026Marshall Stewart, executive vice president for external engagement and chief of staff, has been named the 16th president of North Dakota State University. Stewart has led and transformed...
People with Purpose: Shirley Tung
March 30, 2026Shirley Tung uses age-old literature to help students interpret today's world, encouraging connection and self-discovery through the power of shared human experience.
Roots of Research award honors 11 faculty with trees on campus
March 26, 2026K-State's 2025 Roots of Research Faculty Honor Program will recognize 11 faculty members from disciplines across campus by planting commemorative trees in their honor to celebrate their...
Tamara Bauer named director of Institute for Community Health and Well-being
March 25, 2026Tamara Bauer has been named the director of the Institute for Community Health and Well-being at K-State. In this role, Bauer will help translate the institute’s vision into action...
Celebrating University Support Staff
March 24, 2026Join 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
March 23, 2026A lifelong outdoorsman, Adam Ahlers invests hands-on in the future of wildlife conservation through both research and teaching.
Dan Moser appointed Eldon Gideon Dean of K-State's College of Agriculture
March 20, 2026As Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture, Dan Moser will lead K-State agriculture in expanding student success, research excellence and global food system solutions.