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Engineering exploration
Erik Stalcup, a 2010 K-State physics alum, is helping NASA return astronauts to the moon today, with longer-term work to...
From strangers to support
K-State is addressing the loneliness epidemic head-on with ‘Cats Connect, a program for students, faculty and staff. Through...
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From the ground up
April 10, 2026Chelsy Champlin is a passionate educator who has built her career in rural schools across southeast Kansas. Now in the third year of the master's program in agricultural education at...
More than words
April 8, 2026Imagine sitting in a room on campus where everyone around is speaking quickly in a foreign language. For Manreet Bhullar and Sara Lopez, both not native English speakers, that is what...
Engineering exploration
April 2, 2026Erik Stalcup, a 2010 K-State physics alum, is helping NASA return astronauts to the moon today, with longer-term work to prepare for future missions to Mars.
Aiming for the win
March 30, 2026Early mornings workouts, late night games and busy weekends may be the typical routine for a student-athlete, but for out-of-state student Olivia Burstad her sport looks a little...
Selling hope
March 30, 2026Maka, a third-year student at Kansas State University, is pursuing a degree in marketing and a minor in agricultural sales. He aims to make a difference through connection and purpose.
Champions are made in the lab
March 10, 2026From brainstorming the flavor profiles of a cookie to envisioning it on grocery store shelves, four bakery science and management students showed off their passion and skills on a national...
From strangers to support
March 9, 2026K-State is addressing the loneliness epidemic head-on with ‘Cats Connect, a program for students, faculty and staff. Through six small-group sessions built around guided questions...
Sunshine to sunflower
March 6, 2026For many Wildcats, Kansas State University is known for its feeling of family, but for real-life sisters Reagan and Reese Richards that means more than just wearing purple.
Three Minutes to make an impact
March 6, 2026Big ideas. Three minutes. One slide. Several K-State students competed at this year's Three Minute Thesis Competition, which challenges students to showcase their world-changing research...
Getting into the field
Feb. 25, 2026For college students, internships can be a step between classroom learning and career preparation. They offer hands-on experience, mentorship and a chance to see what a real-world job...