Kansas State University

A key element of the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan is to expand engagement between the university, extension and Kansas communities.

The statewide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge recently awarded more than $75,000 in total prizes to 31 aspiring entrepreneurs. In total, 72 businesses and 81 students participated in the event in April at the K-State Student Union.

Kylie Litavniks and Jeremy Kamman will travel internationally as cultural and academic ambassadors as part of awards through the Fulbright Program.

Kansas State University Salina's student-led chapter of Pilots For Kids, an international nonprofit organization, brought joy and gifts to hospitalized youth in Wichita.

Karen Pedersen, dean of Kansas State University Global Campus, has announced her retirement, effective Aug. 5.

Physics faculty member Jeremy Schmit is part of a team studying molecular and cellular properties of living systems using data science and computational methods at the new National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences.

The K-State Army ROTC Wildcat Battalion will host the Spring 2024 Commissioning Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union.

David Ochner, organist of K-State's commencement ceremonies for the last two years, will present his senior organ recital at 3 p.m. on May 5 at First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. The recital is free and open to the public.

The political science department invites the K-State community to a sports diplomacy presentation from 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, in the Wildcat Chamber of the K-State Student Union.

The Bassoon Studio in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance will host its Bassoon Afternoon recruitment day on Saturday, May 4.

The Sunflower Showdown returns to Manhattan at 6 p.m. today. Advance tickets to all three of this weekend's games are sold out, but a limited number of standing-room-only tickets may be available for walk-up purchase on each game day.

The Fraternity and Sorority Life Office announces a new staff hire, Margaret Tippie, and staff promotion, Alexandria Wilson.

Five Kansas State University employees have been selected for the 2024 President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals.

K-State is recognizing three university support staff professionals for their job performance with the university's 2024 University Support Staff Award of Excellence.

The K-State accounting department recently hosted its 2024 Scholarship and Awards Gala, which awarded more than $508,000 in scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year.

The Alan Levin Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering presented awards to graduating seniors.

The Office of Recruitment and Admissions has selected 20 student staff to serve as orientation leaders for the summer program. These students will assist in welcoming all new undergraduate students to K-State.

The event brings together a variety of stakeholders within the transportation industry, including engineers, consultants, contractors, as well as representatives from the state and local government.

During an end-of-year celebration for Financial Well-being Ambassadors, State Farm presented a donation of $25,000.

Later this year, K-State instructors will be able to use the integration of course reserves in Canvas to improve student access to course materials.

Are you looking for a job? While looking for a job, be on the lookout for cybercriminals because they are looking for you. At the end of a semester, it is common for cybercriminals to target students, faculty and staff who may be looking for a job.

K-State student Sam Jespersen is the winner of the $1,000 fall Wildcats Forever scholarship.

The Silver Key Sophomore Honorary will host the Manhattan Boys and Girls Club today at Tointon Family Stadium for the K-State baseball game. Silver Key and the Boys and Girls Club will enjoy the game, pictures with Willie, and snacks and activities.

Meet Chandler Hansen, a doctoral candidate in the anatomy and physiology department who has an atypical curriculum: Ph.D. in the anatomy track with an emphasis on anatomy education.