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Behnke named interim dean of K-State College of Health and Human Sciences

Kansas State University has announced that Brad Behnke will serve as interim dean in the College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1. Behnke, a professor and associate dean of research and graduate studies, was appointed following an internal search, replacing Craig Harms, who is stepping down after serving in the interim role since [...]

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K-State breaks ground on new Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Agronomy Research and Innovation Center at Kansas State University had to be moved indoors Monday, due to rain, leading to a standing-room only crowd of guests inside the university’s Agronomy Education Center.  The new facility will be located within the Edge Collaboration District, across from Bill Snyder Family Stadium. [...]

By |2023-05-15T17:10:12-05:00May 15th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on K-State breaks ground on new Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

K-State celebrates Class of 2023 with annual spring commencement

The Class of 2023 was celebrated with commencement activities across Manhattan this past weekend. At Kansas State University, more than 2,100 bachelor’s degrees were awarded along with more than 500 master’s and over 90 doctorate degrees. Among the notable speakers Saturday was K-State alum and retiring USD 383 Superintendent Marvin Wade, providing advice to College of [...]

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

Kansas State University has named Chris Culbertson dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective May 14. Culbertson has served as interim dean for the past year as well as professor of chemistry and associate dean of research and graduate studies in the college. He was appointed by Provost Charles Taber. As the new [...]

By |2023-05-11T15:48:52-05:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Culbertson named dean of K-State College of Arts and Sciences

K-State alum invests in naming of College of Ag deanship

K-State alum Eldon Gideon has given a gift to name the deanship in the Kansas State University College of Agriculture, the fourth such named deanship at the university. The Eldon Gideon Deanship will be transformational for the college and future agriculture students, according to K-State officials, who say the funds will empower the dean to [...]

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Panel discussion highlights role of innovation in supporting global food systems

A panel discussion, hosted by Farm Journal Foundation and Kansas State University Tuesday at the Stanley Stout Center, focused on how agricultural innovations can mitigate global hunger and malnutrition. It included Kansas 1st District Congressman Tracey Mann, who says investing in agricultural innovation strengthens the safety net for producers and people around the world, likening [...]

By |2023-05-03T08:46:17-05:00May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Panel discussion highlights role of innovation in supporting global food systems

Run for the Roses event held to benefit K-State Gardens

The second annual Run for the Roses to benefit the Kansas State University Gardens saw a generous turnout Saturday including celebrity runners and walkers, taking advantage of a good spring weather morning. Jan Pishny and husband Lyle from Stillwell drove in Friday and Pishny finished first in her age group, but says she was more [...]

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Princeton Review ranks K-State a “Best Value College” for 2023

Kansas State University has been named a “Best Value College for 2023,” by the Princeton Review. The publication noted K-State is among 209 top colleges and universities for academics, career readiness and affordability. Among the seven categories of ranking lists, K-State is No. 2 for best alumni networks, No. 2 for internships and No. 10 [...]

By |2023-04-28T10:52:49-05:00April 28th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Princeton Review ranks K-State a “Best Value College” for 2023

Run for the Roses, Science Fest highlight weekend events in Manhattan

The second annual Run for the Roses is taking place Saturday, a 5K run and 1K walk to help raise funds for the Kansas State University Gardens. That’s race organizer Terry Olson. Proceeds from Saturday’s event help Friends of the K-State Gardens perform annual maintenance and purchase new displays for the garden, as noted by [...]

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K-State senior, Onaga native, receives Fulbright Scholar grant

A Kansas State University senior from Pottawatomie County is a recipient of a Fulbright grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Tess Fairbanks, of Onaga, will be placed at a teacher training college in Argentina as an English teaching assistant through the Fulbright program. Fairbanks is a senior in secondary education and Spanish. Fulbright grant [...]

By |2023-04-26T14:15:32-05:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on K-State senior, Onaga native, receives Fulbright Scholar grant
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