K-State Today

Friday, February 14, 2025

K-State Today is a daily email providing faculty and staff a single source of timely K-State announcements.

Updates from leadership

Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program applications due Feb. 15

Applications for the Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program are due Feb.15.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of the Provost | February 14, 2025

News and research

Forbes names K-State one of America's Best Midsize Employers

K-State ranks No. 40 out of 498 midsize employers and is the only educational institute in the state of Kansas to make the list.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | February 14, 2025

Ray Dempsey, Kevin Burke inducted into engineering hall of fame

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will induct Ray Dempsey and Kevin Burke into its Hall of Fame at the Seaton Society Award Celebration on March 7.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | February 14, 2025

Ten Carl R. Ice College of Engineering alumni honored for early career success

The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering will honor 10 alumni for significant early to mid-career success with its annual Professional Progress Awards.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | February 14, 2025

Human resources and benefits

Nominations are open for unclassified professional staff, university support staff awards

Nominations are open for unclassified professional staff and university support staff awards.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Diana Loomis | February 14, 2025

Training and professional development

Professional development opportunity for first-year science graduate students

First-year science graduate students can apply by Feb. 28 to participate in a professional development cohort designed to empower students with essential research skills and resources to excel academically and beyond.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Ashley Nietfeld | February 14, 2025

Kudos, publications and presentations

KSU Foundation recognized as one of 2025’s top regional workplaces

The Kansas State University Foundation is one of only 32 organizations to make a list of the region’s best work environments, according to a survey conducted by Great Plains Top Workplaces.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Alison Rogers | February 14, 2025

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

Research Weekly

Read more about the Roots of Research awardees, federal funding impacts and additional resources for researchers at K-State.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Kate Kennedy | February 14, 2025

Pathways for careers in personal financial planning

If you’ve been considering pursuing your personal financial planning degree, it’s important to know that you have a wide variety of career options. Demand in the industry is booming, with an estimated 100,000 positions to fill by 2034.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Jones | February 14, 2025

University life

Give the gift of a Tuba Valentine

Sign up to send a free musical serenade to someone special. Union Program Council and the K-State Tuba and Euphonium Studio have partnered to provide a fun and unique way to show you care!

Read full announcement | Submitted by Audrey Taggart-Kagdis | February 14, 2025

Mobile food distribution today

HandsOn Kansas State, with Harvesters of Topeka, will host a mobile food distribution today at 4 p.m. in the K-State Rec parking lot. Please review driving routes due to construction. Free food will be handed out to all while supplies last.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | February 14, 2025

Nominations open for Dr. Susan Ariola Bosco Putting Students First Award

Do you know a K-State faculty member or Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs staff member who goes above and beyond for students? Now is the chance to recognize their dedication.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Kevin Cook | February 14, 2025

Student opportunities to serve within Midwest communities

Alternative Breaks provides undergraduate and graduate students with immersive service experiences. Travel to Dallas or Tahlequah to engage in service while learning about local opportunities and challenges alongside community members. Apply by Mar. 2.