April 30, 2020
The New Student Services Ambassadors share a message of community and encouragement.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- K-State 360 Points Palooza is happening now online
- Registration open for College of Education's School Counseling Camp
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two students recognized by Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Division of Biology names most promising students
- K-State chapter is finalist for most improved; freshman student earns second in national competition
- Physics faculty member Schmit's work published in prestigious journal
Technology
April 29, 2020
We may be facing challenges and problems, but Student Body President Tel Wittmer encourages students to respond with love and to support each other.
News and research
- Campus road closures, citations issued for failure to comply
- Four K-State faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate teaching
Health and safety
University life
- Student organization registration deadline this Friday, May 1
- University Honors Program leadership opportunities
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship presented to four high school seniors
- National honors for Lowe, Dowell cap successful year for K-State Speech
- Jennifer Francois chosen to spearhead use of DEC recommended practices for young children with disabilities
Technology
April 28, 2020
Stephanie Bannister, assistant vice provost for student success, reminds everyone that together we can finish the semester strong.
News and research
- Riley County Health Department requests assistance with survey
- Rural grocery stores finding creative ways to stay open, serve communities
- K-State begins offering COVID-19 testing for university students, employees
Events
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Staley School of Leadership Studies announces 2020-2021 class of Snyder Leadership Legacy fellows
- National council formally reaccredits A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Volunteer opportunities
April 27, 2020
The Education Abroad office is helping students and faculty plan for future international experiences.
KSUnite
News and research
- Help Manhattan win in Census competition
- K-State expands licensing agreement for COVID-19 antiviral treatment
Events
- Noontime retreat and refreshment online class
- Showcase your research at the GROW and EXCITE virtual summer workshop
Health and safety
University life
April 24, 2020
Today is Arbor Day and K-Staters celebrated with a special tree planting. When we dig deep, we are all K-State strong.
News and research
- NSF announces CAREER award for K-State chemical engineer
- Once bills are paid, put stimulus money into savings
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
Health and safety
- COVID-19 and face mask training
- Counseling Services offers anxiety therapy group during the summer session
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Veterinary student receives top exotic animal medicine scholarship
- MPH students develop COVID-19 educational materials
- Nancarrow, Horton and Johnson take top honors during K-State Sales Team tryout
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Hale Library building update: It's all about the atmosphere
- April Lifelines newsletter is now online
April 23, 2020
We are stronger than the burden of this pandemic, and Counseling Services is here to help students through health services and workshops.
From the administration
News and research
Events
University life
April 22, 2020
The Graduate Student Council shares ideas and resources to support, motivate and encourage graduate students.
News and research
- Procter steps down as director of K-State's Center For Engagement and Community Development
- APDesign renames department to include industrial design
Events
- Discover nature in your backyard and participate in the City Nature Challenge
- Safe Zone advanced workshop covering financial wellness
- Noon webinar looks at the M.S. in veterinary biomedical science degree
- STEM Summer Institute for middle schoolers coming to a device near you
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 21, 2020
The Center for Student Involvement offers tips and resources for student organizations to meet virtually and stay connected with their members.
News and research
Events
- Office of First-generation Students to host virtual graduation celebration
- April 22: K-State Virtual Earth Day
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 20, 2020
President Richard Myers takes K-Staters on a tour of the Manhattan campus of the future.
KSUnite
News and research
- Updated, expanded Cats' Cupboard access begins today
- Parking permit refund update
- K-State journalism and mass communications students meeting COVID-19 challenge
- Presidential Awards recognize three for leadership, teaching
Events
University life
- Apply today for inaugural Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Graduate Fellowship
- Safe Zone training: Trauma-informed support services for educators during COVID-19
- K-State Family Center offering remote therapy
- Download your K-State themed Zoom backgrounds today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Collegian editor-in-chief the 2020 Kansas Collegiate Journalist of the Year
- Summer 2020 course: Geology of the National Parks
- Engineering honor society announces spring award recipients
- Jennifer Vellenga launches and hosts a podcast, 'Ditch Your Backup Plan'
- Porath article examines how educators leverage Twitter chats to support professional learning and development
Volunteer opportunities
April 17, 2020
Need a Friday pick-me-up? Watch a special video from the K-State Marching Band, the Pride of Wildcat Land, and catch up on other #kstatestrong videos.
News and research
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- Face time: K-State projects create face shields, cloth masks
- Kansas State University's 36th Truman scholar seeks to empower women, stop food insecurity
- Are groceries safe to bring home? Food safety expert weighs in
Events
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Johnson Cancer Research Center presents virtual awards banquet to recognize students, donors
- DMSA honors student workers for National Student Employment Week
- 2020 faculty and professional staff retirees
April 16, 2020
Stacey Kulesza, associate professor of civil engineering, encourages faculty members and describes creative ways she continues classes remotely.
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
- Moment of Mindfulness
- Join the Virtual Fit 100 Challenge
- Noontime retreat and refreshment online class
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Launch moves online; awards more than $20,000 to student entrepreneurs
- Architecture professor awarded residency at prestigious I-Park
Volunteer opportunities
April 15, 2020
K-State admissions representatives know a spot they love full well.
From the administration
- Kansas State University to extend limit on face-to-face events through July 31
- Kansas Board of Regents April meeting agenda items
News and research
- Reminder: Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award applications due May 1
- Chemical engineer working to unlock the role of hydrogen sulfide for treatment of disease
- Partial floor collapse causes minor injuries
Events
- Mobile food distribution canceled April 17
- K-State virtual Earth Day is April 22
- 2020 K-State Color Guard online auditions
- Award-winning author Zetta Elliott to speak on Saturday, April 18
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State student newspaper, yearbook and magazine staffers earn state media honors
- Katie Buhler named Student Employee of the Year
- K-State Student Union receives design awards
Technology
April 14, 2020
Grant Thompson, senior, shares a message with students and thanks the K-State community for support.
News and research
Events
- Education Abroad live online 101 sessions and drop-in advising
- Young Writers' Workshop now accepting applications for online June program
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Collegian Media Group takes top honors
- International Student and Scholar Services names scholarship winners
April 13, 2020
Together we are K-State Strong. Share your own video or photo on social media and use the hashtag to show how you are #kstatestrong.
From the provost
KSUnite
News and research
- Temporary online access granted to books in K-State Libraries' collection
- Wichita State University launches satellite nursing program at Kansas State University
University life
- Master of Agribusiness program offers new course: Sales and Marketing in the Animal Health Industry
- Student organization registration
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sales program at Kansas State University named top program for the ninth year in a row
- Rader and Huxman receive honorable mention for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
- College of Education major selected as KNEA-AE president
Personnel changes
April 10, 2020
The Powercat Financial team helps students stay K-State Strong by continuing to offer free services that provide financial information and assistance.
News and research
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- Technology Development Institute assists state's small businesses, manufacturers with COVID-19 through Great Plains TMC initiative
- K-State launches website with COVID-19 experts, news releases
- In-person K-State Research and Extension activities suspended through July 4
Health and safety
- K-State publication offers tips for families separated by distance
- Farmers market vendors prep for season amid COVID-19 concerns
- More time in the kitchen makes this a good time to review food safety tips
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 9, 2020
Madaí Rivera, subdirectora de participación estudiantil, comparte información con estudiantes y familias hispanohablantes. / Madaí Rivera, assistant director for student engagement, provides information to Spanish-speaking students and families.
From the administration
News and research
Events
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Outstanding scholarship, leadership and service earn K-State students scholarships from Blue Key
- Engineering leadership honorary selects new members
- Economics department names scholarship winners
Technology
April 8, 2020
Kerri Keller, director of the K-State Career Center, encourages everyone to watch today's online awards ceremony to celebrate outstanding student employees who are K-State Strong.
News and research
- Tackling COVID-19: K-Staters taking on the challenge to help locally and globally
- K-State team funded by $1.3 million NIH grant to combat hypertension
Events
- Student Employee of the Year Ceremony today
- Writing Center Online Tutoring for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 7, 2020
Ron Wilson, director of the K-State Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development, shares a K-State Strong poem.
News and research
Events
- Safe Zone Advance Training on Trans Language and Trans Competence
- Sign up for trainings for Records and Information Management Month
University life
- New Bachelor of Science in integrative physiology available for fall 2020
- Collegian Media Group accepting applications for 2020-2021 leadership positions
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State biology professors honored by American Society of Mammalogists
- Education professor publishes article about teacher shortages in Kansas
Technology
April 6, 2020
President Richard Myers thanks K-Staters for their persistence and describes how the pandemic has brought out the good in all of us.
KSUnite
Shared governance
Events
- Safe Zone advanced trainings for Sexual Assault Awareness month
- MPH program participates in National Public Health Week
- Safe Zone Advanced Training on Sexuality and Gender Identity Introduction
University life
- K-State Veteran Center goes virtual
- Health and Human Sciences implements new integrative studies curriculum
- Apply for Dance Marathon Exec Board
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sophomore leadership honorary selects 2020-2021 members
- Jerry and Nancy Jaax to receive K-State Alumni Association's Alumni Excellence Award
- APDesign professor named winner of 2020 Gabriel Prize
Technology
April 3, 2020
Gregg Hadley, director of K-State Research and Extension, talks about educational programs and resources to help Kansans address life’s challenges.
News and research
- Student employees policy announced
- If you missed it: Provost provides guidance on A/Pass/Fail grade option for spring 2020
- Updates to University Operations services
- Kansas State University names Maureen Redeker as acting general counsel
- Matthew J. O'Keefe named new dean of Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Events
April 2, 2020
Alysia Starkey, CEO and dean of the K-State Polytechnic campus, encourages all students to take things day by day and finish K-State Strong.
From the administration
News and research
- College of Education builds on K-State's cyber land-grant university initiative
- Students get head start on career skills as part of national championship crops team
- Administrative units develop remote work solutions
Events
- Additional Mobile Food Distribution: April 3
- NSSI to host virtual tryouts for 2020-2021 K-State Sales Team April 19-21
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Alumni Association honors eight K-State students for excellence
- Professional accomplishments earn 17 alumni recognition from College of Health and Human Sciences
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
April 1, 2020
Rebeca Paz, assistant director of the Office of First-generation Students, offers tips to help first-generation students navigate resources and succeed this semester.
From the provost
News and research
- Online aviation degree launches at Kansas State Polytechnic this spring
- Part-time job search resources available for students
- Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award: Applications due May 1
Events
- Safe Zone Student and Community Member Introductory Training
- K-State Music Program to host virtual awards ceremony via Facebook Live April 3
Health and safety
University life
- K-State Proud is now accepting co-chair applications
- Nominate students, community organizations and individuals for Staley School awards
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alumni Association names 2020 Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award winners
- K-State Sales Team takes home first place individual and places third as a team in the National Collegiate Sales Competition
- Hospitality management professor selected to serve as member of hospitality accreditation commission