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The science of spring burning

May 7, 2026

Prescribed burns may look dramatic, but they're a critical tool for Flint Hills ranchers working to sustain grasslands and improve cattle grazing.

AgricultureTop storiesSustainabilityExtensionGlobal food securityArts and SciencesResearch
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No Y in fungi

May 6, 2026

Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems.Through hands-on learning, students work alongside...

ResearchFaculty and staffTop storiesStudent experienceArts and Sciences
A college professor, with two undergraduate students at his side, works at a bench in a research laboratory. All are wearing tie-dye lab coats.

People with Purpose: Kyle Casey

May 4, 2026

Kyle Casey, as a patrol sergeant for KSUPD, stands up for safety by standing beside those he serves.

Next-Gen K-StateTop storiesPeople with PurposeFaculty and staff
Kyle Casey stands in his uniform in front of a K-State police vehicle.

Small talk, big impact

May 4, 2026

Sarah Fenn, master's student in kinesiology, is developing a toolbox that doctors can use in speaking with women and helping them reduce their risk for major heart disease.

Next-Gen K-StateStudent storiesTop storiesResearchHealth and Human SciencesCommunity health and well-beingGraduate School
A female graduate student in a lab coat and a woman in an exam chair pose for a portrait inside an exercise lab.

Research brings Goldwater scholar full circle

May 1, 2026

As K-State's 84th Goldwater scholar, Vivian Nguyen is addressing agricultural issues and preventing environmental damage by developing electrochemical sensors to detect phosphate, which...

EngineeringAgTechStudent storiesCommunity health and well-beingTop storiesNext-Gen K-StateEnabling technologiesArts and SciencesResearch
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April 2026 at K-State

April 30, 2026

April is always one of the busiest, but most exciting, months at K-State. Take a look at some of the more memorable moments from a month packed with learning, research, creativity and...

Top storiesCampus life
A collage of various images shows events at K-State in April 2026. One is a student presenting at a fashion studies week. Second ia group of college faculty posing in a lecture hall. Third is a rack of plush squirrels. Fourth is a graduate student presenting a research poster. Fourth is a man in a purple T-shirt running outdoors in a race. Sixth is a a group of international students marching across campus holding various countries' flags. Seventh is a pair of female runners and a dog. Eighth is a student walking back from bowling at a bowling alley. Ninth is Willie the Wildcat mascot flashing a Wildcat hand symbol.

Big ideas, Big 12 collaboration

April 30, 2026

The future is being built in K-State labs — and across the Big 12. Whether it's developing "just-in-time" mental health interventions via smartwatches or testing the aerodynamics...

Faculty and staffEngagementNext-Gen K-StateResearchTop storiesCampus life
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K-State announces 2026 University Distinguished Professor honorees

April 29, 2026

Marcellus Caldas, Bala Natarajan, Jeffrey Pickering and Artem Rudenko have been named University Distinguished Professors.

EngagementNext-Gen K-StateResearchTop storiesFaculty and staffUniversity life
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People with Purpose: Morgan Greene

April 27, 2026

Through strategic communications, Morgan Greene connects students to resources, strengthens campus communities and supports success.

People with PurposeNext-Gen K-StateFaculty and staffStudent supportTop stories
Morgan Greene smiles for a photo in front of Anderson Hall. She wears a black short-sleeve button-up shirt and turquoise earrings. A tattoo of a mountain is visible on her forearm.

Building community from day one

April 24, 2026

K-State's first-year experience sets the stage for students' university careers. Innovative partnerships are the catalysts behind the Better Together Initiative and the Boyd Hall Honors...

Top storiesStudent supportStudent experienceCampus life
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