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Scooping up success
When a college guest lecture inspired Avian Gerdes to launch a pet waste clean-up business, he turned "dirty work" into a...
From studio to storefront
Three students put their creative skills to the test through an internship with Spot Fire Press and the Flint Hills Discovery...
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Scooping up success
May 1, 2026When a college guest lecture inspired Avian Gerdes to launch a pet waste clean-up business, he turned "dirty work" into a thriving venture. Discover how mentorship, risk-taking and...
Andrew Hope and Erin Frenk honored for outstanding contributions to mentorship and research
May 1, 2026In recognition of their contributions to faculty-student research, Professor Andrew Hope and undergraduate researcher Erin Frenk have earned this year’s University Distinguished Faculty...
'A space for curiosity, confidence and connections'
May 1, 2026K-State's Digital Summit wins the 2026 Excellence in Engagement Award for advancing digital learning, strengthening partnerships and preparing Kansas students for future careers.
From studio to storefront
April 28, 2026Three students put their creative skills to the test through an internship with Spot Fire Press and the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Using printmaking equipment purchased with an Applied...
The heart behind the classroom
April 27, 2026In her Spanish classroom at Kansas State University, graduate student teacher María Camila Ramírez Quimbayo goes beyond grammar, guiding students through meaningful conversations...
Fighting cancer by building nature's most complex molecule from scratch
April 22, 2026Vidya Nadar’s journey in the Three Minute Thesis Competition takes her from the Little Apple to the national stage —illustrating why communicating research beyond the lab matters...
Mapping the future
April 21, 2026As AI begins to reshape the global tech landscape, K-State's computer science department is positioning itself as a leader through innovative academics designed to produce an AI-equipped...
A new connection to national research networks
April 15, 2026With its new role in the Oak Ridge Associated Universities consortium, K-State is strengthening connections to a broader network of federal agencies, national laboratories and industry...
People with Purpose: Paul Snider
April 6, 2026After a 30-year industry career, Paul Snider returned to his alma mater with a mission: to help the next generation of engineers think outside the box.
Selling hope
March 30, 2026Maka, 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.
