One K-State Research Week 2026

Celebrating discovery, creativity and innovations that shape our world.

Join us on April 17-24, 2026, for One K-State Research Week! Through discovery, collaboration and innovation, we are advancing research that drives progress — strengthening communities, industries and lives across Kansas and beyond.

Schedule of events*

Friday, April 17

School of Music, Theatre & Dance Honors Recital
7:30 p.m. | All Faiths Chapel

Monday, April 20

Research Connections
3-5 p.m. | K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room

Patent and Plant Variety Certificate Inventor Reception
4:30-6 p.m. | K-State Alumni Center, Tadman Board Room

Tuesday, April 21

K-GRAD Oral Presentations
TBA

Wednesday, April 22

K-GRAD Poster Competition
TBA

Thursday, April 23

Campus-Wide Undergraduate Research Symposium
1-3 p.m. & 4-6 p.m. | K-State Student Union Ballroom

Friday, April 24

Roots of Research tree plantings**
TBA

* Event details subject to change.
** Tree plantings may be held throughout the week.