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From the heartland to the US Air Force
July 15, 2026From flying his first airplanes in high school to leading strategic planning for the U.S. Air Force, Matthew Shelly's journey began at K-State Salina. The Air Force colonel recently...
Powercat Financial announces Sara Ray as director
July 15, 2026Effective Aug. 2, Powercat Financial will be guided by Sara Ray. Ray brings more than a decade of collegiate financial wellness leadership to the role.
People with Purpose: Jay Harris
July 13, 2026Jay Harris' leadership helps connect Kansas communities with research-based education that improves lives.
High-stakes engineering in a kiddie pool
July 13, 2026Mixing high-stakes engineering with an Indy 500-themed backyard kiddie pool, a team of K-State students is hoping to return as champions again from the hands-on, real-time ASABE Fountain...
K-State brings together global experts to strengthen animal health preparedness
July 10, 2026K-State and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility brought together more than 110 leaders from industry, government and academia for a global symposium focused on strengthening...
A first taste of KāState
July 9, 2026Every summer, thousands of middle and high school students come to Manhattan for camps that introduce them to new careers, new friends and, for many, their first glimpse of what life...
Spinning sustainable food packaging
July 8, 2026Elif Peker, a spring 2026 master's graduate in food sciences, is developing methods that can electrospin sorghum byproducts into useful, biodegradable packaging that can extend the...
People with Purpose: Alex Wimmer
July 6, 2026As K-State's director of bands, Alex Wimmer shares how music brings people together, why investing in the process matters and how helping students grow as musicians and people gives...
Engineering a global perspective
July 6, 2026A two-week study abroad course challenged students to connect engineering, sustainability and cultural perspectives while building confidence as future professionals.
Designing with light
July 6, 2026From immersive spaces to original lighting products, APDesign students demonstrated creativity and technical skill in the 2026 Rensen House of Lights Student Design Competition.