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K-State launches new training program for academic advisors

July 20, 2026

Academic advisors build trusting and individualized relationships with students, help them enroll in courses, navigate degree requirements and plan for post-graduation. K-State's new...

Academic innovationStudent experienceCampus lifeStudent support
A college student sits with her academic advisor in an office.

People with Purpose: Katie Thompson-Laswell

July 20, 2026

Katie Thompson-Laswell is preparing future educators and caregivers to build healthier childhoods and stronger communities.

People with PurposeTop storiesHealth and Human SciencesFaculty and staffNext-Gen K-State
Katie Thompson-Laswell

Artistic experiences for every Kansas backyard

July 17, 2026

K-State graduate Layne McAfee uses art, museum exhibits and community events to strengthen rural Kansas communities and make artistic experiences more accessible.

Arts and SciencesStudent storiesSeekTop storiesStudent experience
A female college student smiles and stands in front of a research poster in a college ballroom.

Making sense of media noise

July 17, 2026

Andrew Smith, professor of practice and assistant director for news and sports media, explains why factual accuracy remains the core of professional journalism.

Student experienceArts and SciencesTop storiesNext-Gen K-State
Andrew Smith sitting at the Channel 8 News desk

McCain Performance Series single-show tickets on sale July 20

July 16, 2026

McCain Performance Series single-show ticket sales begin July 20, offering audiences a wide range of immersive arts experiences starting in September.

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From the heartland to the US Air Force

July 15, 2026

From flying his first airplanes in high school to leading strategic planning for the U.S. Air Force, Matthew Shelly's journey began at K-State Salina. The Air Force colonel recently...

MilitaryK-State SalinaTop storiesStudent storiesCampus life
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Powercat Financial announces Sara Ray as director

July 15, 2026

Effective Aug. 2, Powercat Financial will be guided by Sara Ray. Ray brings more than a decade of collegiate financial wellness leadership to the role.

Faculty and staffStudent supportCampus life

High-stakes engineering in a kiddie pool

July 13, 2026

Mixing high-stakes engineering with an Indy 500-themed backyard kiddie pool, a team of K-State students is hoping to return as champions again from the hands-on, real-time ASABE Fountain...

AgTechStudent experienceAgricultureStudent storiesTop stories
A contraption of PVC pipes, a miniature garden, a mini stone castle and other items stand on pipes in a plastic kiddie pool in an outdoor courtyard.

People with Purpose: Jay Harris

July 13, 2026

Jay Harris' leadership helps connect Kansas communities with research-based education that improves lives.

EngagementPeople with PurposeNext-Gen K-StateTop storiesExtension
Jay Harris, in a purple shirt and hat, holds up a photo while speaking to a group of children with raised hands during a Kids Ag Day presentation.

Purple Praise: July 2026

July 10, 2026

Nationally competitive scholarships, prestigious appointments, industry honors and more: standout Wildcat achievements from July 2026.

Purple praise
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