Undergraduate researchers present at the Capitol
Congrats to Andrew Navarro, senior in political science and international studies; Sam Speck, junior in fisheries, wildlife, conservation and environmental biology; Will Dodderidge, senior in history; and Lauren Apprill, senior in biochemistry!
They represented K-State at the 2025 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol on Feb. 26 in Topeka. The event showcased five undergraduate researchers from each of eight public, four-year Kansas Board of Regents universities. Read more.
Arts and Sciences teaching, advising and support staff awards
Congratulations to our college’s 2024 teaching, advising and support staff awardees! See full announcement.
William L. Stamey Awards for Undergraduate Teaching
• Abigail Langston, asst. professor, geography and geospatial sciences
• Stacia Gray, senior instructor and Writing Center director, English
William L. Stamey Award for Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Garrett Nelson, graduate teaching assistant, mathematics
William L. Stamey Award for Advising
• Ben Worcester, academic advisor, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
Ronald N. Gaches Lifetime Teaching Award
• Michele Janette, professor, English
Ronald N. Gaches Undergraduate Teaching Awards
• Jung Sim Jun, assoc. professor, sociology, anthropology, and social work
• Ivan Blank, professor, mathematics
Annette Maggio Award for Administrative and Support Staff
• Kim Coy, academic recruitment assistant, physics
K-State Professors of the Week
Congratulations to Tom Sarmiento, associate professor of English, and Christine Aikens, university distinguished professor of chemistry, on being recognized as Professors of the Week in January and February!
Psychology program ranks among best in nation!
Kansas State University’s undergraduate psychology program ranks near the top 25% of the nation according to U.S. News and World Report! Of 436 “national universities,” USNWR ranked our program 118th for 2025.
That’s a great reason to explore the psychology and neuroscience minors!