Faculty and staff stories
People with Purpose: Kayln Hoppe
Kayln Hoppe's work as an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction helps students become thoughtful educators who...
No Y in fungi
Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems.Through...
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People with Purpose: Kayln Hoppe
May 11, 2026Kayln Hoppe's work as an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction helps students become thoughtful educators who value curiosity, connection and the lasting impact of learning....
No Y in fungi
May 6, 2026Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems.Through hands-on learning, students work alongside...
Champions of the classroom and beyond
May 6, 2026Great mentorship has a quiet way of changing everything. When graduate students feel supported as a whole person, the path forward becomes clearer. This year, K-State is honoring Ganga...
People with Purpose: Kyle Casey
May 4, 2026Kyle Casey, as a patrol sergeant for KSUPD, stands up for safety by standing beside those he serves.
From the groundwater up
May 4, 2026Kansas State University researchers are taking a closer look at how groundwater quality could shape the future of agriculture in south-central Kansas.
What changes when the data gets personal
May 1, 2026A statewide conversation about teacher retention often starts with numbers. How many teachers are leaving? Where are shortages growing? Which districts are feeling it the most? For...
Andrew Hope and Erin Frenk honored for outstanding contributions to mentorship and research
May 1, 2026In recognition of their contributions to faculty-student research, Professor Andrew Hope and undergraduate researcher Erin Frenk have earned this year’s University Distinguished Faculty...
Project bridging art, nature and community receives Interdisciplinary Research Grant from Chapman Center
May 1, 2026The Chapman Center for Rural Studies 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Grant recognizes a unique partnership between the arts and sciences through a project titled "Nature Collab: Rural...
Big ideas, Big 12 collaboration
April 30, 2026The future is being built in K-State labs — and across the Big 12. Whether it's developing "just-in-time" mental health interventions via smartwatches or testing the aerodynamics...
K-State announces 2026 University Distinguished Professor honorees
April 29, 2026Marcellus Caldas, Bala Natarajan, Jeffrey Pickering and Artem Rudenko have been named University Distinguished Professors.
