K-State Office of External Engagement

The 2026 K-State Chemical Weed Control Guide is now available online. This updated resource includes herbicide recommendations, resistance management, and new products for crops, pastures, rangeland, and noncropland areas. Interested in this year’s updates? bit.ly/3Z3gbQZ #kstateagronomy

K-Staters and community members are invited to the free 'Bridging Campus and Community: Arts and Sciences Engagement Symposium' on Fri., Feb. 13. to Let's strengthen our community-engaged teaching, research and creative work. Learn more: artsci.k-state.edu/engagement-sym… @KStateEngage

Last week's Water Wednesday brought together researchers from across campus for what's become a monthly tradition — a chance to share work, ask questions and find collaborators you might not meet otherwise. 📅 Full schedule: k-state.edu/engagement/inn…

Stop and look around once in a while at the @BeachMuseum #KState | #KStateEngage

Get to know more about Grant County's Monica Walker! In this edition of @KState 's People with a Purpose, Monica reflects on her work advancing community health and well-being in Southwestern Kansas. Read more at bit.ly/4sJXmAe @KStateEngage

Want to figure out how to eat healthy, finally? 🥗 @HyVee's dieticians will host a free virtual session from 12-10:30 a.m. next Wednesday, Jan. 21, and it may be precisely what you need to kick off the year right. Register here: kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd… #KState | #KStateEngage

Big news — Col. Travis Habhab is coming home! Col. Habhab was born on @FortRiley, graduated from @KState in 1998, and after nearly 28 years of military service, he's joining us as the new executive director of military and veterans affairs. Read more: k-state.edu/news/articles/…

@KState welcomed state-elected officials to visit campus. During the tour of the Manhattan campus, we showcased the innovative work happening across our facilities. We're grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate the impact of our work and the value of continued partnership.

Today, we honor and thank all who have served. From the Office of External Engagement — happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 #KState #KStateEngage

Wildcat Wednesday brought the full K-State experience to the Kansas State Fair! 🎡 Kansans of all ages had the chance to see, touch and experience the university’s statewide impact firsthand. 💜 Learn more about Wildcat Wednesday: k-state.edu/news/articles/…

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The Institute for Community Health and Well-being has officially launched! 🌾🛠️👩‍⚕️ Dedicated to partnering with communities across Kansas, the initiative brings together faculty expertise to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges. #KState #KStateEngage

💡 Financial literacy isn't optional — it's essential. Kansas State University is excited to announce the launch of our new Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity! This interdisciplinary institute is dedicated to advancing financial learning across all life stages.

✨ The curtain has risen, 'Cats! ✨ Whether you're a K-State student, faculty, local or visiting the community, there's a perfect show waiting for you. 👉 Browse the full season lineup: tickets.mccain.k-state.edu/Online/default…

This past Saturday, Chief Warrant Officer 5 (Ret.) Hector Vasquez was publicly honored as a Kansas State University Medal for Military Excellence recipient during the K-State vs. Army game. Thank you, Hector, for your service, dedication to our country and love for K-State! 🇺🇸

We may not have won, but WOW did we shine! ✨ From sharing world-class research and building international partnerships to watching our incredible students showcase their talent, K-State truly left its mark across the pond! ✈️🌍 #KState #KStateEngage

Painting the Emerald Isle purple! 💜🍀 Day one of the One Health x AgTech Summit was a success! From connecting with brilliant minds to ending the day in the streets of Dublin with the Wabash, today was truly magical. 🇮🇪 #KState #KStateEngage

An absolute honor to be presented with the Distinguished Trooper Award by @FightingFirst’s Major General Rone. I feel truly overwhelmed by this recognition. Although I’m wearing the red blazer, this is a recognition of the incredible work the @KStateEngage team does every day.

Celebrate National Relaxation Day the K-State way! 🐝💜 Stroll through the K-State Gardens, soak in the beauty and share the calm (and a few smiles) with friends. Nature has never felt so good! 🌿

State of Our University 2025 is just 25 DAYS away! 🎉 Join us on September 5th for an inspiring celebration as we unveil K-State’s exciting future as the next-generation land-grant university. 💜 #Kstate #NextGenKstate