The Graduate School celebrated the spring 2017 graduating class by awarding 80 doctoral, 2 masters of fine arts and over 500 master’s degrees at the spring 2017 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12 at 1 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum. During the ceremony, the honorary doctorate degree was awarded to Geraldine “Geri” Richmond, professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon. Dr. Richmond also presented the commencement address to the graduating class.
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Original stories by Jacqueline Wallace and Madison Salmans
Thea Meussling, a third-year graduate candidate in the art department, referred to by some as “Tooflady”, presented her master’s exhibition Living with Tooflady this spring 2017 semester. Meussling’s research is unlike any other type of graduate research; she lived in the Mark A. Chapman Gallery, inside Willard Hall, for two weeks starting March 8 as a part of a master of fine arts exhibition. During her stay at the gallery, Meussling performed live as Tooflady without breaking character.
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Happy New Years! I hope that each of you and your families had an enjoyable holidays. I anticipate that like me you reflected on your successes during 2016 and recalled the individuals who supported you both personally and professionally this year and throughout your career – your family, mentors, and colleagues. Continue reading “Dean’s Message”
Kansas State University alumna Mary B. Gregoire, a registered dietitian and charter fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics explains how her graduate school experiences helped her get to where she is today.
Graduate School awarded over 200 master’s degrees and 80 doctoral degrees during fall commencement ceremonies on December 9 at Bramlage Coliseum. The graduate faculty, the Graduate School team, the President’s Cabinet, the Alumni Association, and family and friends celebrate with the students as we welcome the new group of graduate into the K-State family. Continue reading “Fall Commencement”
An 80,000-word thesis would take nine hours to present. Their time limit: three minutes.
The Graduate School is excited to announce the 2017 Three Minute Thesis Competition and invites you to attend the final competition. Continue reading “The return of Three Minute Thesis”
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The beginning of a new academic year is always an exciting time on the K-State campus. The Graduate School was pleased to welcome over 300 new graduate students to campus during our orientation sessions. The Graduate School administrative team, a panel of graduate students and the Graduate Student Council leaders provided advice on how to successfully transition to their new role and to balance their multiple roles and responsibilities as students and graduate teaching or graduate research assistants. Continue reading “Welcome to the Fall 2016 semester”
Last October, Kansas State University kicked off the most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of K-State with the goal of raising $1 billion. Continue reading “Graduate School’s Innovation and Inspiration Campaign”