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People with Purpose: Prathap Parameswaran

Feb. 2, 2026

Using his passion for sustainable engineering practices, Prathap Parameswaran is advancing resource recovery research, turning wastewater into an opportunity...

ResearchEngineeringWaterFaculty and staffTop storiesNext-Gen K-State
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Building a BrAND

Feb. 2, 2026

As 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 better than...

Arts and SciencesTop storiesFaculty and staffCampus lifeMusic Theatre and Dance
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K-State's nationally acclaimed online programs position students for lifelong success

Jan. 30, 2026

Thanks to flexible, high-demand degrees and specialized resource offerings, K-State's online programs have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S....

Top storiesWorkforce developmentNext-Gen K-StateStudent experienceCampus lifeAcademic innovation
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Bringing technology to the table

Jan. 26, 2026

K-State event and hospitality management students working at Lacy’s Fresh Fare and Catering now receive enhanced service education thanks to a new byte-sized...

Top storiesWorkforce developmentAcademic innovationHealth and Human SciencesNext-Gen K-StateEnabling technologies
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People with Purpose: Kaliramesh Siliveru

Jan. 23, 2026

From kernel to classroom, Kaliramesh Siliveru is growing the future of grain science innovation at K-State.

Next-Gen K-StateAgricultureFaculty and staffTop storiesPeople with Purpose
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Hands-on history

Jan. 21, 2026

Through the hands-on History of K-State Workshop course, students work closely with K-State Library's Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Archives...

Student storiesArts and SciencesTop storiesAcademic innovationLibraries
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Doing good for Kansas

Jan. 14, 2026

In recognition of the university's commitment to partnering with Kansas communities, K-State is one of more than 200 universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's...

EngagementNext-Gen K-StateCommunity health and well-beingTop stories
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From classroom to career

Jan. 12, 2026

From discovering her academic path to stepping into a leadership role soon after graduation, Kimberlee Westcott's journey reflects how hands-on learning and...

Student storiesWorkforce developmentArts and SciencesNext-Gen K-StateTop storiesEconomic development
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People with Purpose: Monica Walker

Jan. 8, 2026

As a K-State Extension agent in Ulysses, Monica Walker turns big ideas into everyday wins in her corner of Kansas — strengthening health, well-being and...

University lifeEngagementNext-Gen K-StateFaculty and staffExtensionPeople with Purpose
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Sky-high innovation, boots-on-ground farmer insight

Jan. 7, 2026

K-State’s ID3A and Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, a leader in next-generation agriculture, are partnering to advance drone technology, empower farmers and...

Top storiesExtensionSustainabilityResearchEngineeringAgriculture
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