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Engineering exploration

April 2, 2026

Erik Stalcup, a 2010 K-State physics alum, is helping NASA return astronauts to the moon today, with longer-term work to prepare for future missions to Mars.

Student storiesTop storiesArts and Sciences
A male rocket engineer in a purple shirt with a K‑State Powercat symbol poses for a portrait in front of a bright blue NASA globe logo.

Aiming for the win

March 30, 2026

Early mornings workouts, late night games and busy weekends may be the typical routine for a student-athlete, but for out-of-state student Olivia Burstad her sport looks a little...

AgricultureStudent stories

Selling hope

March 30, 2026

Maka, a third-year student at Kansas State University, is pursuing a degree in marketing and a minor in agricultural sales. He aims to make a difference through connection and purpose.

AgricultureAcademic innovationStudent stories
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Champions are made in the lab

March 10, 2026

From brainstorming the flavor profiles of a cookie to envisioning it on grocery store shelves, four bakery science and management students showed off their passion and skills on a national...

Student storiesGraduate SchoolAcademic innovationAgriculture
Four college students in business attire stand together on a stage holding a large check and a crystal award. In the background, an orange and teal banner with the American Society of Baking conference initials is displayed.

From strangers to support

March 9, 2026

K-State is addressing the loneliness epidemic head-on with ‘Cats Connect, a program for students, faculty and staff. Through six small-group sessions built around guided questions...

Student experienceStaley School of LeadershipTop storiesStudent stories
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Three Minutes to make an impact

March 6, 2026

Big ideas. Three minutes. One slide. Several K-State students competed at this year's Three Minute Thesis Competition, which challenges students to showcase their world-changing research...

Student storiesGraduate SchoolResearch
Two female doctoral students in business attire pose for a portrait and hold certificates that show them as first and second place winners, as well as a People's Choice recipient, for a research competition.

Sunshine to sunflower

March 6, 2026

For many Wildcats, Kansas State University is known for its feeling of family, but for real-life sisters Reagan and Reese Richards that means more than just wearing purple.

AgricultureStudent stories
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Getting into the field

Feb. 25, 2026

For college students, internships can be a step between classroom learning and career preparation. They offer hands-on experience, mentorship and a chance to see what a real-world job...

Student experienceAgricultureStudent stories
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Business beyond borders

Feb. 24, 2026

When Ross Latta traveled to Indonesia through the Cross-Cultural International Program, he expected a study abroad experience. Instead, the K-State graduate discovered how culture shapes...

Top storiesBusinessStudent storiesStudent experience
A college student in jeans and a black polo stands with a group of Indonesian children in front of a wooden school.

K-State students advance at National Grocers Association Showcase Competition

Feb. 24, 2026

Four students in the College of Business Administration placed among the top six teams at the National Grocers Association Showcase Competition in Las Vegas. Competing against 14 universities,...

Student storiesBusinessStudent experience
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