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Student musicians, speakers add special touch to K-State commencement
May 8, 2026K-State's spring 2026 commencement will feature student musicians and speakers during the spring ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, in Salina and Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, in...
Purple Praise: All-University Awards
May 8, 2026Highlights from K-State's All-University Awards celebrate the achievements of 'Cats across campus in this special edition of Purple Praise.
More than a degree
May 8, 2026Meet two graduate students who went beyond the degree and distinguished themselves not only through scholarly activities, but also through their presence on campus and in their communit...
The science of spring burning
May 7, 2026Prescribed burns may look dramatic, but they're a critical tool for Flint Hills ranchers working to sustain grasslands and improve cattle grazing.
Back-to-back national rocketry champs
May 7, 2026The Wildcat Rocketry team took home gold for the second consecutive year at the Argonia Cup, a national collegiate rocketry competition that hosts teams from all over the country.
K-State announces microcredential programs funded through Academic Innovation Fund
May 6, 2026Through its Academic Innovation Fund, K-State is developing nine new microcredentials — short, skills-based programs designed to meet workforce needs and expand access to high-impact...
Navigate summer improvements
May 6, 2026Summer is a busy season for construction and maintenance across the Manhattan campus, and several projects will be underway to improve campus spaces.
May’s Water Wednesday to showcase student research and future water leaders
May 6, 2026The final Water Wednesday of the academic year will spotlight student-led water research at K-State and the programs that help students turn curiosity into real-world impact.
No Y in fungi
May 6, 2026Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems.Through hands-on learning, students work alongside...
Plan ahead for a peaceful and productive summer
May 6, 2026The New Faculty Institute will host Every Summer Needs a Plan to help faculty make the most of the summer months. The session will be from 8:30-9:20 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, in the...