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From classroom to career
Jan. 12, 2026From discovering her academic path to stepping into a leadership role soon after graduation, Kimberlee Westcott's journey reflects how hands-on learning and mentorship at K-State prepare...
K-State Wrapped 2025
Dec. 29, 2025K-State is dedicated to growing learners ready to hit the ground running as they start careers; extending our service to all 105 Kansas counties and doing good in Kansas and the world....
From Kampala to Kansas Fields
Dec. 17, 2025From Kampala to the Kansas prairie, Rayhaan Kabenge— a graduate assistant with the Testing Ag Performance Solutions team at Kansas State University — is building tools powered by...
Computer science department's Hour of Code engages local K-5 students
Dec. 16, 2025Kansas State University's Department of Computer Science welcomed K-5 learners to campus for its second Hour of Code event, offering hands-on activities in computer science and artificial...
K-State's fall 2025 commencement ceremonies celebrate Wildcat excellence
Dec. 5, 2025Kansas State University will celebrate more than 1,500 candidates for graduation at commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.
Graduate students honored for excellence in teaching modern languages and physics
Nov. 21, 2025K-State’s Graduate Student Council has awarded Maria Ramirez Quimbayo and Parker Poulos with the Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award for outstanding classroom impact.
Student Belonging programs help K-State students connect, thrive and succeed
Nov. 18, 2025Student Belonging programs across campus help K-State students feel supported and celebrated throughout their academic journey. From MAPS and Kompass to the First-generation Student...
From seedling to showcase
Nov. 18, 2025Horticulture students are gaining practical experience in greenhouse management through a course where they take the lead in growing poinsettias for the K-State Gardens' annual poinsettia...
Wildcats soar to success, demonstrate aviation excellence
Nov. 14, 2025K-State Salina student pilots recently took to the skies in St. Louis, Missouri, to demonstrate their aviation skills, and thanks to a valiant team effort at the regional competition,...
Bakery Science Club gains sweet, real-world knowledge with Holiday Bake Sale
Nov. 14, 2025The annual holiday bake sale, hosted by the Bakery Science Club, is more than just a sweet treat at the end of the year; it's a chance for club members to experience a retail bakery...