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Annual golf tournament supports upperclassmen in the K-State Marching Band

 

The 14th annual Marching Pride Scholars Golf Tournament raised more than $30,000 to support upperclassmen in the K-State Marching Band and Classy Cats, thanks to strong community participation and generous sponsors.

 

College of Arts and Sciences aims to boost applied learning under leadership of Lisa Melander

Lisa Melander, professor of criminology and sociology, has been named the College of Arts and Sciences' inaugural faculty fellow for applied learning.

 

New Writing with AI microcredential available for students and professionals

A new microcredential offered by K-State's English department will train students and working professionals to take full advantage of artificial intelligence as an assistive tool for writing.

 

Wildcats have transformative interdisciplinary experience in Japan

Students and faculty who participated in the 2025 KSU in Japan study abroad program returned with profoundly transformed perspectives. The two-week program allowed students to take courses and visit an array of companies, laboratories, cultural sites and historical monuments in several Japanese cities.

 

K-State Bands’ 31st annual Summer Music Camp inspires young musicians

The joyful sounds of the K-State Bands’ 31st annual Summer Music Camp filled the Manhattan campus June 8-12.

 

Wildcat undergraduates selected to conduct water research as Kansas Water Institute fellows

Seven undergraduate students will conduct water research with faculty members as the newest Undergraduate Water Fellows through the Kansas Water Institute.

 

Exceptional K-State graduate research scholars to advance human and animal health

Three K-State doctoral candidates have been recognized for outstanding academic and research achievements in human and animal health, and their work will continue thanks to Alvin and RosaLee Sarachek awards from the Graduate School.

 

English department faculty excel in teaching, service and research

The English department is recognizing three faculty members with awards of excellence.

 

Andrew Orr named history department chair

Andrew Orr, a global military historian who has been a K-State history faculty member since 2013, will lead the department starting on June 9.

 

K-State graduate programs earn national recognition

K-State's graduate programs in biological and agricultural engineering, education, computer science, public administration, and communication sciences and disorders have earned national acclaim in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.

 

Ryan Rafferty appointed Johnson Cancer Research Center interim director

Ryan Rafferty, associate professor of chemistry, has been named interim director of K-State Johnson Cancer Research Center.

 

Biology awards two outstanding seniors with Haymaker Award

The Division of Biology has awarded seniors Emily Burnett and Grace Schieferecke, the 2025 H.H. Haymaker Award for Excellence, the division’s highest honor for undergraduate students.

 

Twelve biology undergraduates named Most Promising Students

Twelve students from biology, microbiology, and fisheries, wildlife, conservation, and environmental biology have been selected to receive the Division of Biology's 2024-2025 Most Promising Student Award. Biology faculty sponsor the Most Promising Student Award, which are awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence and enthusiasm in their academic and extracurricular pursuits.

 

Psychological sciences students earn departmental awards for outstanding achievements

The department of psychological sciences recently awarded several scholarships, prizes and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements during their time at K-State.

 

K-State's newest Goldwater scholar to address water quality, environmental challenges

Sydney Erin Frenk, a K-State junior passionate about solving environmental problems through research, is Kansas State University's 83rd Goldwater scholar.

 

M. Duane Nellis to be recognized with honorary degree

K-State will award an honorary doctorate to M. Duane Nellis, an internationally recognized scholar and national higher education leader who committed 17 years of his nearly four-decade career in higher education to K-State.

 

K-State student awarded Morse family scholarship to support local veterans

Mihwa Gassett has been awarded the 2025 Morse Scholarship for her initiative to support veterans in the Manhattan area. Gassett will launch a collaborative initiative to enhance community support for veterans who face substance abuse and mental health challenges.

 

Behind the scenes of one K-State professor's plan to make math class better

Craig Spencer is an award-winning math professor who is deeply committed to helping his students, his fellow faculty members and his university succeed. As the university's next Coffman Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars, he will continue to elevate K-State's mathematics program.

 

Economics department honors outstanding students

The economics department recognized its outstanding undergraduate students at the annual award banquet held on April 25.

 

Anthropology program symposium highlights student achievement and awards

The anthropology program in the department of sociology, anthropology, and social work recognized student learning, achievement, and career and personal development at its annual Sapiens Symposium.

 

K-State research provides new insight into mosquito immune systems

Biology professor Kristin Michel and doctoral recipient Bianca Morejon's research into the mechanisms of the African malaria mosquito's immune system was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

 

K-State recognizes Kansas High School Science Teachers of the Year

K-State is recognizing Emily Myers, Kristi Roberts, Dunia Harmison, Heather Daerr and Jennifer Hendrix with its High School Science Teacher of the Year Award.

 

K-State honors faculty with university distinguished professor title

Three K-State professors have been presented with the lifetime honor for their contributions to research, teaching and leadership. The title of university distinguished professor is the highest faculty title given by the university.

 

'It takes a village': K-State helps rural Kansas community meet all generations' needs

K-State case study explores social, academic, and life benefits of rural Logan's community center combining a care facility and elementary school.

 

Modern languages honor societies induct new students

K-State modern languages students were inducted into various honor societies this spring, including the French honor society Pi Delta Phi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society and the German honor society Delta Phi Alpha.

 

K-State math events empower youth in Kansas and beyond

For over a decade, K-State's math department has helped K–12 students explore math and its ties to STEM, art, music and more.

 

Bryan Pinkall, K-State students record lost Vatican Mass with Kansas City Chorale

A lost Vatican Mass, written the year Michelangelo finished the Sistine Chapel, lives again — thanks to Kansas City Chorale and K-State faculty and alumni.

 

Yale professor to give Joe Tiao Lecture on Economic Issues

Joseph Altonji, Yale University professor of economics, will deliver the Joe Tiao Lecture at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17th, in the Regnier Forum. Altonji's lecture, "The Labor Market Value of an MSW, an MBA, a JD and other Graduate Degrees," is open to the public.

 

Applied language symposium explores teaching and learning scholarship

The department of modern languages is hosting its inaugural Graduate Applied Language Teaching Symposium on Friday, April 25, at Hale Library. There is no cost to attend, and the symposium is open to the public. Registration is requested.

 

K-State professor's new book explores radio history, cultural conflict and international rivalries

Michael Krysko, a historian of technology and U.S. foreign relations, has authored a new book that explores radio's propensity to traverse political and cultural borders.

 

Brimhall named Guggenheim Poet-in-Residence

Traci Brimhall, university distinguished professor of English at K-State, has been selected as the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim New York.

 

What undergraduate research on prairie mice reveals about Kansas nature

For his undergraduate research on changes in prairie mice genetics, Sam Speck received an undergraduate honorarium from the American Association of Mammalogists.

 

Two K-State professors receive one of U.S. science's highest distinctions

Eduard Akhunov and Bimal Paul selected as American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows in recognition of their significant contributions to their fields.

Johnson Cancer Research Center presents awards to graduate students

Seventeen K-State graduate students have been selected for competitive research awards from the Johnson Cancer Research Center, including 15 Cancer Research Awardees and two Kansas Graduate Cancer Research Scholarship and Support Awardees.

 

Poster design session for arts, social sciences and humanities students

Students will learn essential techniques and best practices for creating effective and visually appealing poster presentations in their respective fields.

 

K-State offers interactive math workshops for middle school students at Sonia Kovalevsky Day

Middle school students are invited to Kansas State University's Manhattan campus for a special day of workshops with math faculty members and graduate and undergraduate students in celebration of Sonia Kovalevsky Day.

 

Hungry Heartland project documents food insecurity in Kansas

An interdisciplinary storytelling project at K-State documents the realities, challenges and triumphs of addressing food insecurity in Kansas.

 

 

The charismatic partner of a K-State researcher

K-State researchers are exploring the critical relationship between fire and Venus flytrap populations, with implications for conservation biology and climate science.

 

K-State Three Minute Thesis winners demonstrate research communication skills

K-State's Three Minute Thesis competition recently concluded with 11 graduate students showcasing their research and competing for top awards.

 

Distinguished professors Dodds, Coetzee receive Higuchi-KU research awards

Two distinguished K-State researchers, Walter Dodds and Hans Coetzee, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards.

 

College of Arts and Sciences announces 2024 teaching, advising and support staff award winners

The College of Arts and Sciences announces the winners of the 2024 Ron Gaches Teaching Awards, William L. Stamey Awards for Undergraduate Teaching and Advising, and Annette Maggio Administrative and Support Staff Award.

 

K-State psychology professor named fellow of Society for Personality and Social Psychology

Christopher Barlett has been elected a fellow in recognition of his groundbreaking and longstanding contributions to the field and the society.

 

K-State offers program for middle and high school students to learn about careers in helping professions

K-State is giving middle and high school students an opportunity for hands-on learning about careers in helping professions at the annual Social Impact Lab on April 2.

 

Chapman scholarships support career-oriented summer learning experiences for students

K-State students pursued professional development dreams around the U.S. and the world last summer thanks to the university's Mark Chapman Scholars Program. Students can now apply to be part of the program in 2025.

 

College of Arts and Sciences students receive research awards

Forty-four students in the College of Arts and Sciences have received research awards for the spring 2025 semester. Award recipients conduct faculty-mentored research projects and receive $1,000 scholarships from the college.

 

Marcellus Caldas appointed interim head of geography and geospatial sciences

Marcellus Caldas, professor of geography, has been named interim head of the geography and geospatial sciences department by Chris Culbertson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Jan. 5.

 

Matthew Brueseke appointed interim head of geology

Matthew Brueseke, professor of geology, has been named interim head of the geology department by Chris Culbertson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Jan. 5.

University Outstanding Scholar awards honor exceptional professors

K-State's inaugural cohort of University Outstanding Scholars recognizes the incredible work being accomplished by tenured professors and associate professors across the university.

K-State geography and agronomy researchers to build climate resilience in agriculture-based communities

K-State scientists are collaborating with colleagues in Iowa, Nebraska and Arkansas to advance weather intelligence, strengthen climate resilience and address the impacts of environmental change.

K-State advances biomanufacturing research through interdisciplinary hiring

Researchers at K-State are working across disciplines to develop next-generation solutions, processes and technology for the growing biomanufacturing industry.

Johnson Cancer Research Center selects students for research awards

Thanks to awards from the Johnson Cancer Research Center, 21 Kansas State University students will conduct hands-on cancer research in the spring 2025 semester.

K-State biochemists make significant breakthrough in increasing purity of specialized plant oils

In a significant breakthrough, K-State biochemists achieved near-pure levels needed to make camelina and pennycress viable oilseeds for biodiesel production.

K-State Graduate Student Council recognizes exceptional graduate teachers

Chase Jordan and Allan Vieira de Castro Quadros have been honored with the Graduate Student Council Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence.

Matthew Kirk named fellow of Geological Society of America

Matthew Kirk, associate professor of geology, has been named a fellow of the Geological Society of America for his interdisciplinary research in geomicrobiology and leadership in service to the society and the profession.

K-State's modern languages department partners with Manhattan Public Library to present bilingual story time

Through a partnership between K-State's department of modern languages and the Manhattan Public Library, ¡Cuenta cuentos!/Tell Tales! is providing bilingual story time opportunities and programming.

Original choreography, jazz and modern styles feature in K-State’s Winter Dance Concert ‘24

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present several performances of its annual “Winter Dance Concert”— featuring original choreography by K-State students, faculty and guests artists in jazz, modern and tap styles.

K-State's Rise Up student scholar program expands, welcomes new members

More Kansas State University students now have the opportunity to develop their leadership and career success skills through the Rise Up Scholars Program, which has been expanded to include 94 students from two colleges.

K-State graduate students recognized with excellence awards from university distinguished professors

Three doctoral students have been recognized with the University Distinguished Professors Excellence in Doctoral Studies Award for outstanding achievements in academic and scholarly work.

K-State physicist wins prestigious Lilienfeld Prize from American Physical Society

Bharat Ratra, university distinguished professor of physics, has been selected to receive the American Physical Society's 2025 Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize for outstanding contributions to physics and exceptional skills in lecturing to diverse audiences.

Kansas State University releases documentary about awakening the Kaw language

K-State has partnered with members of the Kaw Nation and others to produce a documentary that shows how members of the Kaw Nation are working to awaken their native language.

K-State physicist Daniel Rolles elected American Physical Society Fellow

Daniel Rolles, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University, has been elected a 2024 fellow of the American Physical Society.

Chapman Center Interdisciplinary Research Grant pre-proposals due Oct. 25

The Chapman Center for Rural Studies calls for pre-proposals for its sixth annual Interdisciplinary Research Grant. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 25.

K-State art department to host national printmaking

conference focused on sustainability and the environment

K-State's art department will host the Mid America Print Council's 2024 conference and community expo from Oct. 2-6 on the Manhattan campus and in downtown Manhattan.

Colombian writer and journalist to present at K-State about human rights on Sept. 25

Kansas State University will host a presentation about human rights in Colombia from notable Colombian writer and journalist Elvira Sánchez-Blake as part of the College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Lecture Series.

K-State biologists' discovery could help treat fatal, drug-resistant pneumonia and sepsis

Bacterial pneumonia and sepsis are leading causes of hospitalization and death. Researchers in K-State's Division of Biology have discovered that dysfunction of the body's immune response to bacterial infection may be part of the problem.

College of Arts and Sciences announces 2024 Benson Awards recognizing contribution to diversity

The College of Arts and Sciences has awarded two $500 Professor Douglas K. Benson Awards to Omuniq McFadden, senior in physical science, and Andrew Navarro, junior in political science with a minor in Spanish.

K-State researchers determine molecular interactions in plants

A major discovery by a K-State biologist and her lab is leading to a better understanding of how plants detect and use phosphorous, potentially leading to more efficient production of crops for food, fiber and fuel.

K-State alumna-funded Zeng scholarship supports international graduate student in physics

Muhammad Sakhi, graduate research assistant in physics at Kansas State University, has been awarded the first Dr. Shuo Zeng Scholarship. He will receive $27,300 per year to support his work in the J. R. Macdonald Laboratory.

Thirty-four students receive $1,000 research awards from College of Arts and Sciences

Thirty-four students in K-State's College of Arts and Sciences have received research awards from the college for summer and fall 2024.

Explore the art of Indian printmaking at the Beach Museum of Art

Thanks to research from a Kansas State University professor in the '80s, the university has a collection of art from Indian printmakers that will be featured in an upcoming exhibition at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art.

K-State to host World Religions Festival, an international celebration of wisdom, faith and culture

Learn about and celebrate major faiths of the world at Kansas State University's World Religions Festival from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, at Forum Hall in the K-State Student Union.

College of Arts and Sciences names Altwegg as academic recruitment coordinator

After a national search, the College of Arts and Sciences has named K-State alumna Paige Altwegg as its academic recruitment coordinator, effective Aug. 4.

Children's literature expert Philip Nel to publish book exploring 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' legacy

K-State's Philip Nel is the author of an upcoming book examining the legacy and nuance of children's literature classic "Harold and the Purple Crayon."

Chapman Center announces recipients of Arts and Sciences Integrating Engagement Across All We Do Grant

Kansas State University's Chapman Center for Rural Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences announces eight recipients of the inaugural Arts and Sciences Integrating Engagement Across All We Do Grant.

Ben Stark appointed assistant dean for infrastructure and faculty support in College of Arts and Sciences

Ben Stark has been appointed assistant dean for infrastructure and faculty support in the College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 11. Stark has served as interim dean for research and facilities since March 2023.

Public invited to celebrate 100 years of broadcasting at K-State

K-State launched Kansas’ first educational broadcasting station, KSAC radio program, on Dec. 1, 1924. A century later, the university will celebrate this historic milestone with the K-State Radio Centennial: A Century of Sound and Service.

K-State biologist receives $1.87M grant to explore cell interactions that fight inflammatory diseases

A Kansas State University biologist has received a grant to study how immune cells and sensory neurons affect tissue inflammation — work that could lead to improved methods of treating inflammatory diseases.

College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office shares staffing updates

The College of Arts and Sciences dean's office announces several staffing updates to better serve our students.

The next generation of great mathematicians is Navajo, and K-State faculty are inspiring it

For the past decade, K-State's mathematics faculty have traveled to the Southwest to lead activities and education through the Navajo Nation Math Circles outreach program.

College of Arts and Sciences announces new modern languages department head

The College of Arts and Sciences announces that Jeffrey Zamostny will be the new modern languages department head starting Aug. 4.

Valerie Padilla Carroll appointed interim head of social transformation studies

Valerie Padilla Carroll, professor in the social transformation studies department, has been named interim head of the department by Chris Culbertson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 9.

Pietro Poggi-Corradini named head of mathematics

Pietro Poggi-Corradini, professor in the mathematics department, has been named head of the department by Chris Culbertson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 9.

Christie Launius named associate dean for student success in College of Arts and Sciences

Following an internal search, Christie Launius has been named associate dean for student success, engagement and undergraduate studies for Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 9.

K-State researchers announce clinical study for improved lung cancer treatment

A team of Kansas State University researchers has developed an improved treatment for lung cancer and completed the first procedure in Australia as part of a clinical study.

Sarachek awards recognize outstanding doctoral candidates and support early career success

Two Kansas State University doctoral candidates have received Sarachek awards from the Graduate School for their academic and research achievements.

Zac Malcolm to serve as College of Arts and Sciences director of recruitment

Zac Malcolm has been hired as the inaugural director of recruitment for the College of Arts and Sciences. He previously served as the recruitment coordinator for the college and began his new position on May 12.

Four K-State professors receive top award for undergraduate teaching excellence

Kansas State University is recognizing four faculty members for outstanding work in their roles as educators through the Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Awards.

Woods named director of A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication

Heather Woods, associate professor in the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named director of the school after serving as interim director since November 2023.

College of Arts and Sciences names Mary Cain associate dean for research and graduate studies

Following a national search, Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences has named Mary Cain its new associate dean for research and graduate studies.

K-State students to serve as US cultural, academic ambassadors through Fulbright Program awards

Two K-State students will travel internationally as cultural and academic ambassadors as part of awards through the Fulbright Program.

K-State launches online graduate certificate in strategic health communication

K-State's College of Arts and Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine are launching an online graduate certificate in strategic health communications.

Kansas State University junior named Goldwater scholar

Helen Winters, junior in biology and fisheries, wildlife, conservation and environmental biology, is Kansas State University's 85th Goldwater scholar.

Johnson Cancer Research Center supports next-gen student research with new award

Kansas State University's Johnson Cancer Research Center is endorsing the next generation of cancer researchers and supporting cutting-edge research in the field with its new Graduate Cancer Research Scholarship and Support Award.

K-State students receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards

Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000.

K-State researchers chosen 2023 AAAS fellows

Kansas State University scientists Alice Boyle, Elizabeth Guertal and Raj Khosla are members of the 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, fellows.

K-State honors three with university distinguished professor title

Kansas State University is honoring Traci Brimhall, Yoonseong Park and James Stack with the title of university distinguished professor, the highest faculty title given by the university.

K-State students receive Dean of Students Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards

Fifteen Kansas State University students have been selected for the annual Dean of Students Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards.

National humanities grant will help teach the Indigenous history of the land that helped create K-State

A $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will help K-State's Land Treaties Project tell the history of Kansas's land acquisition and the removal of the Kaw Nation.

K-State Digital Summit at Fort Riley to showcase next-gen higher education digital innovation

Kansas State University is hosting a digital summit at Fort Riley for the local military community to explore digital innovation and next-gen academic programs.

K-State recognizes Kansas High School Science Teachers of the Year

The College of Arts and Sciences is recognizing seven outstanding Kansas teachers with the 2024 High School Science Teacher of the Year Awards.

Mark your calendar for 'Hot Times: Imagining a Sustainable Future for the Heartland' April 22

This Earth Day, April 22, don't miss the film screening event, "Hot Times: Imagining a Sustainable Future for the Heartland," featuring a new documentary about the local impact and response to climate change in Kansas and K-State experts from the film.

K-State faculty and students bring 'Renewal' dance concert to McCain

Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents "Renewal, Spring Dance Concert '24" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, in McCain Auditorium.

Wildcat 91.9 dominates at KAB Student Awards

Wildcat 91.9, the student-run radio station at Kansas State University, triumphed at the 2024 Kansas Association of Broadcasters, or KAB, Student Awards, securing 51.6% of all first-place awards and 48.1% of the overall awards.

K-State grad student explores links between gut microbes and effective colon cancer care

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and a Kansas State University graduate student is doing research to identify and improve effective colon cancer care.

Third annual Social Media Week at K-State features events in artificial intelligence, social media careers, content creation and more

Kansas State University will host the third annual K-State Social Media Week March 4-8 to inspire, educate and empower students to harness the full potential of social media in their personal and professional lives.

History professor contributes to PBS documentary airing Feb. 20

Phil Tiemeyer, associate professor of history, was interviewed and served as historical advisor for the PBS American Experience documentary "Fly with Me," scheduled to air at 8 p.m. CST on Feb. 20.

College of Arts and Sciences teaching, advising and staff awards announced

The College of Arts and Sciences announces and congratulates the winners of the 2023 William Stamey, Ronald Gaches and Annette Maggio awards recognizing excellence in teaching, advising and administrative support.

K-State students recognized for outstanding research at K-INBRE Symposium

Four Kansas State University students were recently recognized at the 22nd annual Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, or K-INBRE, Symposium, held on Jan. 13-14 in Manhattan.

College of Arts and Sciences invites students and professionals to participate in career mentorship program

The Arts and Sciences Mentorship Program pairs students with professionals who provide insight into career preparation and help students develop professional networks. Students and professionals should sign up by Jan. 29. The program launches Feb. 5.

Connected 'Cats students help lead K-State community visits across Kansas

A group of students is taking the lead with President Richard Linton as Kansas State University travels the state for the spring 2024 series of presidential community visits.

Campus, community invited to 10th annual Civil Rights Teach-In Jan. 24

The College of Arts and Sciences will host the 10th annual Civil Rights Teach-In, titled "K-State's Next-Gen Land-Grant Responsibilities, Opportunities, and Challenges," from 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, in McVay Town Hall, Leadership Studies Building.

College of Arts and Sciences awards undergraduate research scholarships

Thirty-six undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are receiving research awards from the college for spring 2024.

Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research selects fall 2023 student grant recipients

More than 30 students are fall 2023 recipients of travel and research grants through Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research at Kansas State University.

K-State chemist receives NIH grant for research on ion atmospheres in biological systems

Kansas State University chemists are developing a better strategy for studying ion atmospheres, which play a critical role in modulating interactions between biomolecules like proteins, DNA/RNA and lipids.

K-State biologists receive $1.8 million to study decline of wild turkeys

K-State biologists are leading a $1.8 million project, largely funded by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, to study the decline of wild turkeys in the state.

How a small-town foodborne illness mystery plays into K-State's effort to boost hands-on student learning

Kansas State University's Frontier Field Trip program is taking students on cross-country, cross-discipline field trips for experiential learning opportunities.

K-State students to serve as speakers, musicians at fall commencement ceremonies

Several Kansas State University students will serve as speakers and musicians at this fall's commencement ceremonies on Dec. 8 and 9.

Johnson Cancer Research Center presents K-State students with research awards

Kansas State University's Johnson Cancer Research Center has selected 32 students to receive Cancer Research Awards.

K-State commencement ceremonies to recognize summer, fall 2023 degree candidates

K-State will see nearly 1,300 candidates for graduation this fall at commencement ceremonies set for Friday, Dec. 8, in Manhattan and Salina and Saturday, Dec. 9, in Manhattan.

Woods named interim director of A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication

Heather Woods, associate professor in the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication, has been named interim director of the school by Chris Culbertson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

K-State researchers work to enhance prescribed burning safety with NSF grant

Kansas State University researchers are part of a team that has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop technology to enhance the safety of prescribed burning.

K-State researcher receives $1M+ for cancer research

A Kansas State University researcher has been awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore how healthy cells transform into cancer cells.

K-State graduate students recognized for outstanding teaching

Two Kansas State University graduate students have been recognized for exemplary teaching with the Graduate Student Council Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence.

K-State students and faculty showcase talent in 'Shifting Landscapes, Winter Dance Concert '23'

Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents "Shifting Landscapes, Winter Dance Concert '23" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10 and at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, at Mark A. Chapman Theatre.

K-State researchers earn NSF grant to support future math teachers

Three Kansas State University researchers have received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to recruit and prepare future mathematics teachers.

K-State partnership with Stormont Vail to open doors for health care research collaboration

The Kansas State University and Stormont Vail Health Research Collaboration has been expanded with the launch of a new clinical research space to create more opportunities for clinical health care research collaboration between K-State faculty and students and Stormont Vail practitioners and patients.

Graduate students recognized at K-State's Research and the State poster forum

Kansas State University graduate students displayed a diverse range of research and scholarly work at the Graduate Student Council's annual Research and the State poster forum, which took place on Oct. 24 at the K-State Student Union.

Launius appointed interim head of social transformation studies

Christie Launius, associate professor in the social transformation studies department, was named interim head of the department by Chris Culbertson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The appointment was effective in June 2023.

Schmitt named psychological sciences department head

The College of Arts and Sciences has named David Schmitt as head of the psychological sciences department. He joined the department in July 2023.

K-State launches online graduate certificate in digital media for educators

Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education are launching an online graduate certificate in digital media for educators.

Nobel laureate to present physics lecture at K-State about James Webb Space Telescope

Kansas State University will host Nobel laureate John C. Mather from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for the 2023 Chester Peterson Jr. Public Lecture in Physics.

K-State students receive research scholarships from the College of Arts and Sciences

Thirty-three undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University are receiving research awards for fall 2023.

K-State Digital Summit for Teens to showcase next-gen higher education digital innovation

High school students from the Kansas City area will have the opportunity to explore Kansas State University's next-gen digital degree and certificate programs at the first Digital Summit for Teens on Oct. 4 at K-State's Olathe campus.

K-State to host artificial intelligence symposium with Manhattan Public Library

Delve into the world of artificial intelligence to better understand the rising technology and its use in education at a free symposium Oct. 16-18 presented by Kansas State University and the Manhattan Public Library.

Canceled: Arts and Sciences Diversity Lecture Series Oct. 5

The Arts and Sciences Diversity Lecture Series has been canceled. Watch for additional information in an upcoming K-State Today for a rescheduled date.

K-State launches next-gen Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics

Kansas State University is setting the stage to become a national leader in digital agriculture with the launch of the interdisciplinary Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics.

Pickering and Shi earn K-State Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award

Kansas State University has selected Jeffrey Pickering, professor of political science and security studies, and Yong-Cheng Shi, professor of grain science and industry, as the recipients of the 2023-2024 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award.

Collaborative psychology research finds AI chatbot can infer someone's personality

Personality tests are a popular job candidate selection tool; however, they often rely on self-reported measures, which can be biased, inaccurate or fake. A collaborative research team that includes a K-State psychologist found that AI could help.

K-State researcher to explore increasing effectiveness, reducing toxicity of chemo for cervical cancer

According to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. A Kansas State University biologist is researching methods to make cervical cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy and reduce the toxicity of treatments for patients.

New book by K-State criminologist explores cybercrime prevention

The most recent FBI cybercrime annual report shows victims lost $10.3 billion from internet scams in 2022, with phishing being the top reported crime. A Kansas State University criminologist's new book forges a path for changing these statistics.

Payne and community partner receive grant to study how community writing can empower neighborhoods

Ania Payne, assistant professor of English, has been awarded $5,000 through the Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants program.

Technology Development Institute supports K-State associate professor's bassoon product launch

K-State's Technology Development Institute has helped Susan Maxwell, teaching associate professor in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, launch the Maxwell Leg Hook, a new product for the bassoon industry.

Recent K-State graduate to attend law school with support from prestigious Phi Kappa Phi fellowship

Recent Kansas State University graduate Austin Kruse has been awarded an $8,500 fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, which he will use to attend law school at Northwestern University.

K-State physicists contribute to US Department of Energy research on dark energy and universe expansion

The universe is expanding, and Kansas State University physicists want to know why. Lado Samushia, associate professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, is part of a collaboration studying the mysterious force behind the universe's accelerating expansion, referred to as dark energy.

More than half of the world's largest lakes are shrinking, collaborative study finds

Satellites have revealed widespread loss of water storage in the Earth's large lakes since the early 1990s, and much of the decline is attributable to climate change and human consumption, according to a study involving a Kansas State University researcher.

K-State scholarship winner to address training access for child care providers

Kansas State University freshman Grace Stanton is the recipient of the 2023 Morse Family and Community Public Policy Scholarship from K-State Libraries.

Tatonetti to focus on Kansas Land Treaties project as K-State's 2023-2024 Coffman chair

Lisa Tatonetti, Kansas State University's newest Coffman Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars, will focus on bringing Indigenous peoples, cultures and history to light through the Kansas Land Treaties Project.

 

Culbertson named dean of K-State's College of Arts and Sciences

The chemistry is right between Chris Culbertson and the College of Arts and Sciences: Following a national search, Culbertson has been named dean of Kansas State University's largest college, effective May 14.

 

Science teachers invited to participate in K-State's QuarkNet physics education outreach program

Science teachers in Kansas and surrounding states can enhance their teaching abilities, resources and professional networks through Kansas State University's free QuarkNet program.

 

K-State students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honor society

The Kansas State University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Beta of Kansas, has initiated 41 new members into the society.

Kirmser awards recognize K-State students for excellence in undergraduate research

Excellence in research has earned several students at Kansas State University recognition through the 10th annual Kirmser Undergraduate Research Awards from K-State Libraries.

K-State commencement ceremonies recognize spring degree candidates

Kansas State University's spring commencement ceremonies are set for Saturday, May 6, in Salina and Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, in Manhattan.

K-State commencement ceremonies to feature student speakers, musicians and vocalists

Several Kansas State University students will serve as speakers, vocalists and musicians at the university's spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 6, Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13.

K-State faculty members honored for excellence in undergraduate teaching

Four Kansas State University faculty members are recipients of the 2023 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award.

K-State Graduate School recognizes faculty for outstanding mentorship with inaugural award

Three Kansas State University graduate faculty members are recipients of the Graduate School's inaugural Graduate Faculty Mentor Award. to recognize outstanding mentoring of graduate students.

K-State geographer publishes study on the value of private properties for biodiversity conservation

A Kansas State University geographer is part of an international team that is showing the vital role private properties play in protecting native species in Brazil.

 

K-State biologist Sonny Lee receives NSF CAREER award

Sonny Lee, assistant professor in the Division of Biology, has received a $900,703 National Science Foundation CAREER award to study the interaction between plants and their soil microbiomes in the face of environmental change, especially drought.

 

Karin Goldberg selected for Davids-Dunham Award for promoting diversity in the College of Arts and Sciences

Karin Goldberg, associate professor of geology, has been selected by the College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Committee to receive the Davids-Dunham Award.

 

K-State senior honored with Fulbright award

Kansas State University senior Tess Fairbanks is the recipient of a Fulbright grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

 

 

K-State anthropology professor wins National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend for book project

Jessica Falcone, professor of anthropology in the department of sociology, anthropology and social work, has won a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend of $6,000 to support two months of intensive writing.

 

Culbertson named K-State's 84th Goldwater scholar

Matthew Culbertson, senior in physics and mechanical engineering, Manhattan, is Kansas State University's 84th Goldwater scholar.

 

 

K-State student to study physics in Germany through prestigious internship

K-State senior Jeremy Kamman will spend the summer researching computational materials physics in Germany with the support of the German Academic Exchange Service, also known as DAAD, through its Research Internships in Science and Engineering, or RISE Germany.

 

K-State names newest university distinguished professors

Kansas State University has bestowed the highest faculty title of university distinguished professor upon five professors.

K-State students honored with Dean of Student Life Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards

Ten Kansas State University students have been selected for the annual Dean of Students Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards.

 

K-State doctoral candidates earn Sarachek awards for outstanding academic and research work

Three Kansas State University doctoral candidates have received Sarachek awards for their academic and research achievements.

 

 

Allison Louthan named Early Career Fellow of Ecological Society of America

Allison Louthan, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Division of Biology, has been elected as a 2023 Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America, the world's largest community of professional ecologists.

 

College of Arts and Sciences announces Benson Award recognizing contribution to diversity

The College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University has awarded a $1,000 Professor Douglas K. Benson Award to Samantha Weber, senior in Spanish, psychology and integrated health studies with a minor in biology. The award fosters and rewards student contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging on campus.

 

K-State physicists part of team awarded $90.8 million from National Science Foundation

Two Kansas State University physicists are part of a team that has been awarded $90.8 million from the National Science Foundation to create a Compact X-ray Free-Electron Laser, or CXFEL, facility to study materials at an atomic level.

 

K-State chemist Tendai Gadzikwa receives NSF CAREER award

Tendai Gadzikwa, assistant professor of chemistry, has received a $779,556 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award to study molecular reactions in confined spaces to design more efficient catalysts.

 

Ben Stark appointed interim assistant dean for research and facilities

Following an internal search, Ben Stark, professor of theatre and associate director of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, has been appointed interim assistant dean for research and facilities for the College of Arts and Sciences, effective March 6. Appointed by Chris Culbertson, interim dean of the college, Stark will serve until a permanent dean is hired.

 

Brockman selected for Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals

For Kansas State University senior Eden Brockman, post-college plans include an 11-month educational experience in Germany as a Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals fellow.

 

K-State graduate students receive awards for Capitol Graduate Research Summit presentations

Two Kansas State University graduate students received statewide recognition for their Kansas-related research at the 20th Capitol Graduate Research Summit on March 22 at the State Capitol in Topeka.

Kansas State University recognizes High School Science Teachers of the Year

Kansas State University is recognizing five outstanding Kansas high school science teachers with the inaugural Kansas State University High School Science Teacher of the Year Awards.

K-State showcases student, faculty talent in 'Reflections, Spring Dance Concert '23'

Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents "Reflections, Spring Dance Concert '23" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, in McCain Auditorium.

 

K-State scientists publish long-term research about woody vegetation and grassland ecology

New research from a team of Kansas State University scientists links increased woody vegetation to declining stream quality in grasslands.

 

K-State communications professor receives Carnegie fellowship to collaborate with Kenyan university

A Kansas State University professor of communications has been awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to collaborate with a Kenyan university on research, graduate training and mentorship in communication studies.

Distinguished professors Thumm, Musch receive Higuchi-KU research awards

Two distinguished Kansas State University researchers, Timothy Musch and Uwe Thumm, are recipients of the prestigious Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards.

K-State physicist named fellow of American Astronomical Society

Bharat Ratra, university distinguished professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University, has been named a 2023 fellow of the American Astronomical Society.

Stamey and Gaches teaching and advising award winners announced

The College of Arts and Sciences announces and congratulates the winners of the 2022 William L. Stamey and Ronald N. Gaches Awards for outstanding undergraduate teaching and advising.

K-State College of Arts and Sciences announces new student ambassadors

The College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University has selected 31 new student ambassadors. Student ambassadors gain valuable leadership experience and are offered scholarship opportunities based on involvement.

Gilman scholarships awarded to K-State students for spring and summer international study

Three Kansas State University students are making plans for education abroad experiences after receiving Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships.

Wildcats worldwide: K-State students pursue education abroad with help from scholarships

38 Kansas State University students are studying around the world with the help of scholarships awarded through K-State Education Abroad in the university's Office of International Programs.

Kansas State University adds new online digital engagement certificate

Kansas State University's A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication is launching a new online certificate in digital engagement for students, working professionals and job seekers in fall 2023.

Johnson Cancer Research Center selects 28 students for research training awards

The Johnson Cancer Research Center has selected 28 students to participate in its undergraduate Cancer Research Award program.

Commencement ceremonies Dec. 9-10 recognize fall degree candidates, summer graduates

More than 1,100 students are candidates for graduation from Kansas State University this fall, with commencement ceremonies set for Friday, Dec. 9, in Manhattan and Salina, and Saturday, Dec. 10, in Manhattan.

K-State scientists receive collaborative grant to advance biofuel production, agricultural economy

Kansas State University researchers are part of a five-year collaborative grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve oilseed crops for use as biofuels and other bioproducts.

Innovative K-State literary editing class releases first book, 'Year of the Buffalo'

American Buffalo Books, a nonprofit independent press affiliated with the English department in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University and run through an innovative yearly class, has published its first book, Aaron Burch's debut novel, "Year of the Buffalo."

Teaching excellence earns two graduate students honors from K-State

Two graduate students have been awarded the GSC Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence, sponsored by Kansas State University's Graduate Student Council.

Bailey awarded NIH grant to study memory recall in early-stage Alzheimer's patients

A National Institutes of Health grant is helping a Kansas State University researcher explore memory recall in healthy adults and early-stage Alzheimer's disease patients.

Social media management certificate for students, working professionals now offered online at K-State

A new online certificate in social media management offered by the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication helps college majors and industry professionals expand and enhance their knowledge and skills in social media strategies and best practices, daily management and content creation.

Graduate students in entomology, psychology and agronomy receive excellence in doctoral studies awards

Outstanding achievements in their academic work and scholarship have earned three Kansas State University doctoral students awards from the university's highest-ranking professors.

Doctoral student awarded prestigious Ford Foundation fellowship

A Kansas State University doctoral student has been named a Ford Foundation Predoctoral fellow by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Reintroducing bison to grasslands increases plant diversity, drought resilience, study finds

A Kansas State University-led study has found that reintroducing bison — a formerly dominant grazer — doubles plant diversity in a tallgrass prairie.

A.Q. Miller School launches Bachelor of Science in digital innovation in media for fall 2023

Kansas State University's A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication is launching a new Bachelor of Science in digital innovation in media, introducing a new era of academic innovation designed to deliver graduates with in-demand blended digital skills in entrepreneurship, computing and digital engagement

NIH continues supporting K-State neuroscience research center with $11.2 million grant

The Cognitive and Neurobiological Approaches to Plasticity Center, or CNAP, will continue important neuroscience-related research, thanks to a grant of $11.2 million from the National Institutes of Health.

Ride for a Cure charity motorcycle ride to raise money for K-State cancer research

Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to Ride for a Cure to raise money for cancer research and education at Kansas State University. The multi-week motorcycle riding challenge starts Aug. 1 and culminates in a celebration event Sept. 17.

Three students earn Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants

Three Kansas State University students are recipients of Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants. The grants help support undergraduates seeking knowledge and experience in their academic fields through education abroad.

Former K-State quarterback Skylar Thompson rallies support for university's cancer research

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson's goal for his last year at Kansas State University was to finish on a high note — and not just in football. He wanted to positively impact people by supporting cancer research at the university he loves.