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People with Purpose: Alex Wimmer
As K-State's director of bands, Alex Wimmer shares how music brings people together, why investing in the process matters and how helping students...
The sound of rural school music
What started as a small independent study is now a thriving certificate program at K-State. Students in the newly-created instrument repair certificate...
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People with Purpose: Alex Wimmer
July 6, 2026As K-State's director of bands, Alex Wimmer shares how music brings people together, why investing in the process matters and how helping students...
K-State First celebrates annual award winners
May 15, 2026Each year, K-State First aims to create an outstanding student experience for first-year Wildcats through programming centered on community-building...
McCain Performance Series features Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane dance company
March 17, 2026Kansas State University will host the internationally acclaimed Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company for a collaborative performance with K‑State dance...
The sound of rural school music
March 4, 2026What started as a small independent study is now a thriving certificate program at K-State. Students in the newly-created instrument repair certificate...
Award-winning entertainer Heather Massie at K-State for weeklong residency, performance
Feb. 23, 2026Acclaimed actor and writer Heather Massie is at K-State for a residency this week that includes community events, classroom engagements and a McCain...
Building a BrAND
Feb. 2, 2026As he prepares to retire after more than 33 years as K-State Bands director, Frank Tracz reflects on his legacy and his constant ideal to "leave it...
Wimmer to lead K-State band program
Dec. 15, 2025Alex Wimmer, assistant professor and associate director of bands at Kansas State University, has been appointed as the director of bands effective...
