Celebrating discovery, creativity and innovations that shape our world.

Join us 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

Inventors and Breeders Ceremony
4:30-6 p.m. | K-State Alumni Center, Tadman Board Room

Tuesday, April 21

K-GRAD Oral Presentations
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | K-State Student Union: Cottonwood, Flinthills, Big 12 Room and Room 227

Kansas State University Research Foundation Open House
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1960 Kimball Ave., Suite 145

Wednesday, April 22

K-GRAD Poster Competition
9 a.m.-12 p.m. (afternoon session tentative) | K-State Student Union Courtyard

K-GRAD Awards Ceremony and Journey to becoming a Distinguished Graduate Faculty Member
4-5:30 p.m. | Wildcat Chamber, K-State Student Union

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

* Tree plantings may be held throughout the week.