Kansas State University

Grad Expo

Thu., March 6 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 
Union Courtyard
Presented by K-State Alumni Association 

Get everything you need to prepare for graduation and the commencement ceremony, plus giveaways! Students must present student I.D. Learn more.

Sherlock & Co.: A Year of Mystery

Friday, March 28 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Union Wildcat Chamber and Zoom

A panel of faculty members and students will give lightning talks on the origins and legacy of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Visit the English department’s event calendar for more info on the presentations.

Math Circle Seminar 15-Year Celebration

Sat., March 29 | 1-3 p.m.
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art

Celebrate art and math and the 15th anniversary of K-State’s Math Circle Seminar! Enjoy activities for all ages, a math and art tour, and more!

The Math Circle Seminar offers first- through eighth-grade students a friendly, social environment to explore challenging mathematical topics not typically taught in school. Participants solve complex problems, prepare for math contests and play math-inspired games.

Graduate Student Appreciation Pizza Party

Tue., April 8 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Union Station by JP’s, Harvest Section
RSVP by 3 p.m. Fri., April 4

We will celebrate Arts and Sciences graduate students with a free pizza party during Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 7-11! One lucky Arts and Sciences grad student will win a $500 prize for academic or conference expenses!

Important academic dates

• Mar. 3 – Graduation Application Deadline for inclusion in Commencement Program
• March 16-23 – Spring Break!
• March 24 – Summer and Fall 2025 Early Enrollment Begins 
• April 4 – Last Day to Withdraw from a regular session course – ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on official transcript 

See full Academic Calendar.

Graduating? Apply by March 3 to be in Commencement program!

Complete your graduation application through your KSIS account by March 3 to ensure that your name is in the Commencement program. Even if you don’t plan to attend the ceremony, the application is required to graduate. Lots of helpful information is on the K-State Commencement and Graduation website. Also check your K-State e-mail for graduation and Commencement updates from the college and university. If you have questions, contact our college’s Center for Student Success and Engagement, 107 Calvin Hall, artsci@k-state.edu.

KSN priority date

The K-State Scholarship Network application priority date for current students is March 15.

Re-enroll by April 16 for your chance to win $500!

Make plans to meet with your advisor and enroll in fall courses during your enrollment window.

Full-time, undergraduate degree-seeking students enrolled in at least 12 fall-semester credit hours by 11:59 p.m. April 16 will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of four $500 scholarships for fall 2025 tuition! Names will be drawn on April 18. Winners will be notified via their K-State email.

Winners must meet these criteria:

• Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours by April 16
• In good academic standing
• Enrolled in Arts and Sciences undergraduate degree-seeking program for fall 2025.

Apply for a college financial award

Undergraduate Research Award applications for fall 2025 are due May 1.

Mark Chapman Scholars Program applications, to support summer projects, are due March 3.

Student Travel Awards of up to $400 each are available for graduate and undergraduate students on a rolling basis. Students should apply at least one month before the trip.

Benson Award for students committed to community engagement

The College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the Professor Douglas K. Benson Award. This student award provides $500-1,000 and honors the late Doug Benson for his tireless advocacy surrounding diversity issues at K-State and beyond. Submissions are due Fri., March 15.

Present your research!

Tue., April 15 | 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
K-State Student Union, Ballroom and Courtyard

All undergraduate students participating in mentored research are encouraged to participate in this two-session symposium. They may exhibit traditional research posters or show creative work. Register by March 23, and join the symposium Canvas page for information on poster design, presentation tips, printing and more. Learn more from Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research.

Campus Ambassador jobs available!

The Office of Recruitment and Admissions is accepting applications for their Fall 2025 Campus Ambassador positions! These students provide campus tours, help with event days and support other tasks related to student recruitment. The application, in Handshake, closes March 31.

Did you know that graduate students may apply for travel funding from the Dean’s Office?

The College of Arts and Sciences offers travel awards up to $400 for graduate and undergraduate students to:

• Present their research or creative work at a conference.
• Travel to conduct research.
• Learn research and creative techniques at workshops.

Travel awards may cover airfare, vehicle mileage, vehicle rental, hotel, ground transportation and conference registration. A travel budget is required.

Learn more at our Student Travel Awards page.

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!