The Scoop on K-State is a series featuring stories and stakeholders from K-State as we move to become a Next-Gen Land-Grant.
On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Mirna Bonilla, program manager for the Office of Engagement at Kansas State University.
On this episode of The Scoop on K-State, we seat down with Dr. Jürgen Richt, Regents and University Distinguished Professor & KBA Eminent Scholar who serves as director of the Center of Excellence for Emerging Animal Diseases, or CEEZAD, at K-State, and director of the National Institute of Health's COBRE Center on Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (CEZID).
On this episode of The Scoop on K-State, we visit with Gene Taylor, Director of Athletics at K-State.
Sally Linton, K-State's First Lady, joins us for this episode of The Scoop on K-State.
Our guest today on The Scoop on K-State is Avery Johnson, one of our outstanding student leaders who has served the past year as one of two Student Ambassadors here at K-State. In this role, Avery has represented the student body at K-State Alumni Association events throughout Kansas and at other university activities.
Our guest for this episode of The Scoop on K-State is Greg Willems, who serves as president and CEO of the KSU Foundation. In this role Greg leads a team dedicated to “Boldly Advancing K-State” as strategic partners for philanthropy. In FY24, more than $193M in private gifts were secured from over 45,800 donors. This total includes 2-gifts of $5M+, and 36-gifts of $1M or more.
Today's guest is, Dr. Frank Tracz, who has served as Professor of Music and Director of Bands here at K-State for the past 32-years. In this role Dr. Tracz directs the Wind Ensemble and the Marching Band, teaches graduate conducting, acts as an advisor to the Band Ambassadors, and administers and guides all aspects of a large BIG XII comprehensive band program.
On this episode of the Scoop on K-State, we welcome Jesse Mendez to talk about his role as provost and senior leader on the president's cabinet.
Ethan Erickson, who serves as vice president for administration and finance at K-State joins us for this episode of The Scoop on K-State. In this role Ethan is responsible for providing strategic financial management of the university's more than $900 million operating budget. He oversees the campuswide budgeting processes, capital planning and manages campus administrative and operations management.
Our guest today on "The Scoop on K-State" is, Paige Vulgamore, who serves as student body president here at K-State. In this role Paige is responsible for providing advocacy on behalf of all K-State students and is the chief executive for KSU SGA. Paige is a junior from Scott City, Kansas, who is studying agricultural economics.
Welcome to The Scoop on K-State”! A show featuring leaders of Kansas State University and our efforts to become a Next-Gen Land-Grant. We have a very special guest today. It is an honor to welcome K-State alumna, Chancy Love, our Chair of the Board of Directors for the K-State Alumni Association. Chancy has just started her term as board chair for this upcoming year – which is a big one – celebrating our 150th anniversary as an Alumni Association.
Dr. Debbie Mercer, dean of the K-State College of Education, joins our latest episode of The Scoop on K-State. Dean Mercer just completed serving the past six months as the university's interim provost and executive vice president.
Jessica Gnad, K-State 105 director, joins The Scoop on K-State to discuss how we're forging connections and partnerships other state institutions and agencies, nonprofits and corporations.
Marshall Stewart, senior vice president for executive affairs, university engagement and partnerships, and chief of staff joins The Scoop on K-State to discuss our external engagements activities.
K-State has a rich history of impactful research activities. Dave Rosowsky, Vice President for Research, explains the different facets of K-State's complex research enterprise and how our research approach has evolved over time.
We are delighted to welcome Thomas Lane, Vice President and Dean of Students. Thomas is leading the effort to create an impactful, unmatched student experience at K-State and continue to serve our diverse student population.
K-State is going through a season of change as we begin to implement a new strategic plan. The plan outlines how K-State will transform to serve new kinds of learners, solve grand global challenges like water shortages and becoming a 12-month operating university, and contribute to the economic prosperity of the state. Leading K-State through this process is K-State President, Richard Linton.