Olathe campus celebrates new graduates and academic programs

K-State Olathe is honoring its newest graduates and looking toward future growth. This semester, 11 students graduated with graduate degrees and certificates from programs offered at the campus. Enrollment continues to trend upward as more programs are added that are designed to support students and their career goals and address workforce demand in the Greater Kansas City area.

Wildcats on Tap: Beer named for Olathe campus launches

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K-Staters and friends are gathering to celebrate all things purple, including a limited edition K-State Olathe beer that comes from a collaboration with Manhattan Brewing Company. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. on May 29 at Tall Trellis Brew Co. in Olathe and includes appetizers, giveaways and networking.

No registration required. Free parking.

Animal Health Conference returns in September, features new speakers and topics

This year's Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Conference at K-State Olathe has expanded to include a new nutrition track and ingredient approval. Attendees also will hear from industry experts about product submissions and compliance related to pharmaceuticals and biologics.

Register by June 1 using promo code Gets-the-worm to save $150 on registration!

Register now

K-State Alumni in KC: Annual Leadership Luncheon

Join us for lunch on June 5 and learn how alumni are leading the way in Greater Kansas City.

Kevin Honomichal, president and founder of BHC Civil Engineering and Surveying in Overland Park, Kansas, is the featured speaker. He'll share his leadership philosophies and how they have impacted his firm. This annual summer leadership luncheon features entrepreneurs and successful alumni and is presented by K-State Olathe and the K-State Alumni Association.

Learn more and register by May 30

Upcoming events

Academic Webinars

Ready to complete your bachelor's degree or earn a master's degree or certificate? Join one of our free, informative webinars to learn more about your options at K-State Olathe.

Master's Degree in Urban Food Systems — Noon on June 4 | Register
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health — 12:30 p.m. on June 11 | Register

Professional Development

Looking for ways to level up your professional skills? Explore our upcoming professional development events.

Advanced Pneumatic Conveying — June 10-12 | Register
Programmable Controller and Logic Automation — Aug. 26-27 | Register

Around Campus

Congratulations to Kim Voight, K-State Olathe director of student services, who received a Charlie Award. This university award celebrates talented colleagues who creatively engage in their work, have a positive impact on students and demonstrate leadership.

The K-State Produce Safety Team recently hosted the North Central Region (NCR) FSMA Annual Conference at the Olathe campus in partnership with the NCR FSMA Center. The two-day event convened produce safety educators, faculty, extension professionals and regulatory inspectors across the NCR region (12 states) for a robust program focused on technical knowledge sharing and professional development.

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