Academic Excellence and Advancement

Advancing the academic mission of Kansas State University requires us to invest in innovation and excellence, offer opportunities for ongoing leadership development and growth, and recognize the successes and achievements of our faculty and staff.

Caterina Scoglio, University Distinguished Professor, in front of K-State Powercat live wall

Learn more about K-State's faculty scholar and fellowship opportunities, as well as key distinctions for faculty advancement and recognition.

Recipients of 2024 Commerce Bank Awards

Learn more about internal awards for outstanding faculty, as well as some opportunities available for national recognition.

 

Coffman Leadership Institute 2022 Attendee Group Photo

Learn about lecture series, workshops, institutes and more available to our faculty and staff for their ongoing leadership development.

Faculty sitting at a table having a collaborative discussion

Discover funding opportunities for academic innovation, program review and development, and more.

Academic Affairs and Innovation

Learn more about the leaders, staff and initiatives supporting faculty affairs, academic affairs and academic innovation.

 


Honorary Degrees

Guided by the Kansas Board of Regents, K-State has a proud tradition of granting honorary doctoral degrees to individuals with outstanding intellectual and professional achievement and significant and lasting contributions to society. This serves as a powerful reflection of the university's mission, values and tradition of academic excellence.

Learn more about honorary degrees and recipients