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K-State Today Student Edition

August 23, 2019

The stories you missed

Submitted by Communications and Marketing

National student survey ranks Kansas State University among the best college experiences
Kansas State University's student-centered approach to higher education shines in The Princeton Review's 2020 edition of "Best 385 Colleges" publication.

A top asset: Kansas State University is best educational value in state for fifth year in a row
The SmartAsset study determined the best educational values based on tuition, living costs, average scholarships and grants, starting salary upon graduation and retention rates at 10 schools in Kansas, with Kansas State University coming in first. 

K-State Student Welcome, Common Book and Common Works of Art Open House
Celebrate the K-State Book Network’s Common Book, “Darius the Great is Not Okay” and see the museum’s Common Works of Art. This free event will include Persian tea and snacks, a mini soccer tournament, "Star Trek" episodes and more.

University launching online data analytics master's degree
Kansas State University has developed an online master's degree in data analytics that will launch in the upcoming fall semester.  

The K-State Alumni Association is here to help your campus group
The K-State Alumni Association exists to inspire lifelong involvement with all members of the Wildcat Community. That's a fancy way of saying we help build connections between K-State's faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Exhibition by 2019 Beach Museum of Art gift print artist showcases culture of Louisiana trail riders
A chance encounter between a motorcyclist and African American trail riders in Louisiana sparked the photographs featured in the new Marianna Kistler Beach Museum exhibition "Jeremiah Ariaz: Louisiana Trail Riders."

Online students receive scholarships from Kansas State University Global Campus
Kansas State University Global Campus awarded $38,850 in scholarships to 45 students across the U.S. and abroad for the summer 2019 semester.

Architectural engineering student awarded top scholarship
Owen Lutz, sophomore in architectural engineering, was named the recipient of the 2019-2020 Freshman Engineering Scholarship at the ASHRAE annual conference June 22-26 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Veterinary student selected for new research fellowship
Sarah Krueger, a second-year veterinary student, is one of 10 students selected nationally for a Veterinary Student Research Fellowship to Address Global Challenges in Food and Agriculture.

Morse Scholarship winner works to diversify volunteer base
Alec Hathaway, senior in strategic communications and a minor in political science, is the winner of the 2019 Marjorie J. and Richard L. D. Morse Family and Community Public Policy Scholarship.

Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award winners selected
Excellence in research has earned several students at Kansas State University recognition through the fifth annual Kirmser Undergraduate Research Awards.