Latest Student Stories
PSU Resident Assistants
Helping new students adjust
While coming to college can be an exciting new phase in life, Pittsburg State University understands that new students need special attention - and our Resident Assistants are here to help.
Cayla Thomlinson
In 2009, Cayla Thomlinson, an undergraduate communication major with a passion for photography, was looking for an internship. Mike Gullett, her photojournalism instructor, suggested checking out Camp Barnabas, a Christian camp for kids with special needs. It's an experience that has not only helped Cayla grow professionally, but personally, as well.
Duke Walter
He may be a student still in search of how he will use the degree he has loved earning, but there's no doubt the business world already believes there's something special about Duke Walter.
The Big Event
Student Volunteerism
Every spring at Pittsburg State as students buckle down and hit the books before finals, there's one event so significant to the community that "big" is the only way to describe it.
Student Employees at PSU
Student Employees of the Year Jessica Hicks and Emily Eddy
In the whirlwind of beginning her college career four years ago, Jessica Hicks was like many freshmen: focused on where she would live, making sure she made it to class, and adjusting to a new schedule and environment.
2011 Spring Commencement
Outstanding Seniors Brittany Watson and Vincent Juliano
On May 13 and 14, Pittsburg State University graduates will take their honorary walk across the stage, receiving the degrees they've worked so hard to attain and celebrating with their faculty, family and friends.
Erin Eddy - PSU Softball
Successful college students tend to develop an expertise in multitasking, and for those like Pittsburg State softball standout Erin Eddy who add athletic involvement to the mix, it's a valuable life lesson to learn.
Li Shin "Esther" Chang and Ivan Hunnicutt
Campus Life
International students Ivan Hunnicutt and Li Shin "Esther" Chang were brand new to Pittsburg State when they met during orientation three years ago. And as they adjusted to their new lives in Kansas, they found that getting involved in student organizations was good not only for their resumes, but their social lives as well.
Brian Kuhn
Mechanical Contractors Association student chapter
Kuhn has been a standout student in PSU's Department of Construction Management and Construction Engineering Technologies. Specifically, he got involved with the student chapter of the Mechanical Contractors Association, nabbing scholarships, traveling to conferences, and networking with potential employers.