2022 Stories

December

Accolades Alumni Academics

Superintendent, educator chosen for annual PSU awards  

  • 16 December 2022
Academics

First international student set to graduate from Caterpillar ThinkBIGGER program 

  • 14 December 2022
Academics

Athlete achieves two dreams: a playoff ring and a master’s degree 

  • 13 December 2022
Academics Campus

December 2022 commencement: What to expect 

  • 12 December 2022
Academics

University rolling out new coordinated advising program 

  • 07 December 2022
Campus

Esports comes to PSU 

  • 02 December 2022

November

Arts Academics People of Pitt State

After loss, music student finds way to honor advisor

  • 30 November 2022
Accolades

PSU recognized as having Phi Kappa Phi Circle of Excellence Platinum Chapter 

  • 29 November 2022
Academics Community

New PSU-Washburn Law partnership means law degrees more quickly

  • 28 November 2022
Accolades Alumni

Grad completes Calendar Year Triple Crown

  • 17 November 2022
Community

Students planning for 20th anniversary of The Big Event 

  • 15 November 2022
Community Campus Academics

College students partner with senior citizens on wellness activities to break aging stereotypes 

  • 14 November 2022
Community Campus Arts

Holiday music offerings help to ring in season for campus, community 

  • 11 November 2022
Academics

700 high school students consider career options at Kansas Technology Center 

  • 04 November 2022
Campus Faculty and Staff

New university Title IX coordinator: “I want to hear from students” 

  • 03 November 2022
Community

Gorillas give time, talent to community 

  • 02 November 2022
Research Faculty and Staff Accolades Academics

PSU faculty member named to list of world’s top scientists

  • 02 November 2022

October

Arts Campus Community

Six concerts, Broadway play planned for PSU this month 

  • 01 November 2022
Accolades Academics Arts Community

Coloring book by PSU art students and tourism office earns state award 

  • 31 October 2022
Community Campus Alumni

Pittsburg native to be keynote speaker at Veterans Day ceremony

  • 28 October 2022
Academics Community

Student research project seeks parents for study on Fentanyl discussions 

  • 28 October 2022
Faculty and Staff

Library Services plans reception for PSU authors  

  • 26 October 2022
Campus Alumni Community

A look back: Homecoming 2022

  • 26 October 2022
Community Campus

Indian Student Association invites campus, community to take part in Diwali Night 

  • 25 October 2022
Academics Accolades

Graphics major to graduate with international award, internship experience, diverse portfolio, job in KC 

  • 24 October 2022
Arts Academics Community

Midwest Trumpet Festival returning to Pittsburg State; renowned musician and SEK Symphony to be featured in concert 

  • 20 October 2022
Academics Campus

Award-winning author to read at Pittsburg State University

  • 19 October 2022
Campus

“Bloody Benders” talk planned for Gene DeGruson Memorial Lecture  

  • 19 October 2022
Campus

Take a walk on campus with the help of a new app-based tour

  • 18 October 2022
Campus Academics

University opens second Veterans Resource Center 

  • 14 October 2022
Community Academics

Notable business speaker to lead workshops for students, community 

  • 14 October 2022
Academics Campus

Progress being made in construction of nursing sim hospital 

  • 14 October 2022
Community Academics Alumni

CDL, alumni, and university programs partner for car wrap project 

  • 14 October 2022
Campus Academics

New solar panel canopy to impact student learning 

  • 13 October 2022
Academics

PSU to benefit from grants in nursing, plastics engineering technology, and wood tech 

  • 11 October 2022
Lives Lived Campus

University mourns loss of longtime officer 

  • 10 October 2022
Campus Alumni Arts Community

Pittsburg Multigenerational Choir to perform at PSU 

  • 10 October 2022
Alumni Community

Alumni to host book signing during Homecoming 

  • 07 October 2022
Community Alumni Campus

University announces winners of Outstanding Alumni Award 

  • 07 October 2022
Community Campus Arts

One of most beloved radio programs to record live at PSU 

  • 07 October 2022
Campus Community Alumni

Homecoming committee announces plans for 2022 

  • 07 October 2022
Community Arts Campus

PSU, PHS band directors partner to create community band 

  • 04 October 2022
Campus Community Arts

Pitt State Theatre presents fairytale with an atypical leading princess 

  • 04 October 2022

September

Academics

PSU freshman, transfer, and international student enrollment is up

  • 29 September 2022
Campus Academics Community

Writer and former art professor to read at PSU 

  • 28 September 2022
Academics Campus Community

Open house planned for newly renovated Sperry Herbarium 

  • 22 September 2022
Campus Community

Global Fest night market to bring the world to Pittsburg on Sept. 30

  • 22 September 2022
Alumni Accolades Campus

Hildebrands recognized as Honorary Family 

  • 19 September 2022
Alumni People of Pitt State Academics Faculty and Staff Community

First-gen college grad aims to give back as new faculty member and owner of unique Pittsburg business

  • 16 September 2022
Campus Community Academics

Author of “Bicycling with Butterflies” heading to Pittsburg 

  • 15 September 2022
Arts Community Academics Campus

Musical offerings abound this fall at PSU 

  • 14 September 2022
Campus Academics Community

University, Audubon partner to offer wildlife education to public 

  • 14 September 2022
Alumni Community

PSU business grad takes on the latest downtown historic reno project 

  • 13 September 2022
Community

PSU student group plants community garden to help those who are food insecure 

  • 13 September 2022
Research Academics

Biology students collecting data for Smithsonian project 

  • 09 September 2022
Academics

College of Technology Company Days already has waiting list 

  • 07 September 2022
Alumni Community Campus

PSU to hold Family Day with activities for everyone 

  • 07 September 2022
Community Alumni

PSU grad is new owner of Brick + Mortar Social House   

  • 06 September 2022
Alumni Academics Campus

Honors College plans 5K as tribute to beloved professor 

  • 01 September 2022

August

Academics

PSU Auto Tech programs draw students from across the nation — and internationally 

  • 09 September 2022
Academics

Health care education goes beyond the classroom on trip to Belize 

  • 29 August 2022
Community Academics Arts Campus

Pitt State Theatre announces 2022-23 season 

  • 24 August 2022
Arts Community

Block22 plans concert for community at 4th and Broadway 

  • 22 August 2022

A LOOK AHEAD: 8-17-22

  • 19 August 2022
Arts Campus Community

Solo and Chamber Music Series to kick off Sept. 9 

  • 18 August 2022
Arts Campus Community

Two exhibits to open in Porter Hall galleries 

  • 18 August 2022
Campus Faculty and Staff

New director appointed for PSU in Paraguay program 

  • 17 August 2022
Community Academics

Local companies, PSU partner on new workforce initiative program  

  • 16 August 2022
Alumni Campus Community

University and Chamber partner for Paint the Town Red Week 

  • 16 August 2022
Community Academics Alumni

Gorillas use education, skills in downtown renovation projects 

  • 10 August 2022
Campus Arts Academics Community

Chybowski to serve as interim Pride of the Plains band director 

  • 10 August 2022
Community Arts Campus

Work of noted clay artist on display through Aug. 18

  • 04 August 2022
Campus Arts Community

Bicknell Center announces 2022-23 season 

  • 03 August 2022
Alumni Campus

Johnson named new coordinator for advocacy, wellness 

  • 03 August 2022
Academics Community Research

$3 million coming to Pittsburg for new Center for Commercialization 

  • 01 August 2022

July

Academics Community

Students searching for property on which to conduct research 

  • 27 July 2022
Community

Brewer, university partner on Gorilla beer 

  • 27 July 2022
Accolades Academics

PSU students win national competition 

  • 19 July 2022
Academics

University releases honor roll for 2022 Spring semester

  • 18 July 2022
Academics Community

Makerspace provides high schoolers chance to gain coding skills 

  • 06 July 2022
Community Alumni

World champion drag racer to be featured in special event at Block22  

  • 06 July 2022
Alumni Accolades

Governor appoints PSU faculty member to KDWP Commission 

  • 05 July 2022

June

Academics Community Alumni

Interested in becoming a veterinarian? Unique experiences at PSU help. 

  • 01 July 2022
Campus

University to hold annual surplus sale 

  • 01 July 2022
Alumni

Alumna set to give back to PSU in leadership role 

  • 30 June 2022
Campus Arts

Kansas Army National Guard Infantry Band to play Saturday

  • 30 June 2022
Alumni Community

PSU grad opens new business at Block22

  • 30 June 2022
Alumni Accolades

Former Pitt State All American chosen for Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 

  • 28 June 2022
People of Pitt State Academics Community Arts Alumni Campus

Conductor to take podium one last time 

  • 28 June 2022
Academics

Teachers, students hold class on opposite sides of globe 

  • 24 June 2022
Academics Research

Students on a quest for eco-friendly solutions at Pittsburg State University 

  • 23 June 2022
Alumni Community

Open house planned for historic Carver League Building on Saturday 

  • 16 June 2022
Campus

Dr. Shipp begins work as 10th president of PSU

  • 15 June 2022
Arts Academics Community Campus Lives Lived Alumni

Campus, community, alumni mourn passing of beloved band director 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 13 June 2022
Campus Academics Alumni Community

Alumni, construction students help bring historic Carver League building back to life 

  • 03 June 2022
Community Arts

Bicknell Center partners with Olive Street Presents for concerts 

  • 03 June 2022

May

Arts Campus

Collection of Auschwitz photos to open in Bicknell Center gallery on June 1 

  • 31 May 2022
Campus

Pitt State Namesake: Heckert-Wells Hall 

  • 26 May 2022
Campus Community

Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony planned for May 30 

  • 24 May 2022
Arts Campus Community

Pittsburg Festival of the Arts planned for June in unique venues 

  • 23 May 2022
Campus Academics

Provost Howard Smith announces plans to return to classroom 

  • 19 May 2022
Campus

Recyling project to give old football stadium seats new life

  • 18 May 2022
Academics

PSU adds new emphasis, equipment, Human Performance Lab director, and courses in exercise science 

  • 17 May 2022
Accolades Academics

PSU announces newest Phi Kappa Phi initiates and local and national award winners 

  • 13 May 2022
Academics

Pre-med student accepted by KCU Partners Program 

  • 12 May 2022
Campus

University to host first media camp for high school students in conjunction with Kansas Shrine Bowl 

  • 10 May 2022
Academics

Non-traditional grads earn degrees while balancing family, work 

  • 10 May 2022
Campus Academics

Commencement ceremonies planned for Class of 2022 

  • 09 May 2022
Academics Community

Center for READing offers camp to help young readers 

  • 06 May 2022
Campus Academics Community

PSU, city, local leaders provide invaluable experience to unique high school class  

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 06 May 2022
Community Academics

Manufacturing Re-shoring Initiative is moving forward in Pittsburg 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 06 May 2022
Academics Community

Students propose interior facelifts for beloved Pittsburg icon 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 06 May 2022
Campus

University to host 47th Annual Four State Farm Show 

  • 05 May 2022
Academics

Bankers lend expertise to local business students for competition 

  • 03 May 2022
Academics

Mechanical engineering technology students help with toy car design  for children with mobility issues 

  • 03 May 2022

April

Academics

PSU names new chair of HPSS Department 

  • 28 April 2022
Accolades Academics

Student captures top award in Cast in Steel competition 

  • 26 April 2022
Campus Community

Pittsburg State a stop on the upcoming Big Kansas Road Trip 

  • 26 April 2022
Academics

Pittsburg State offers new emphasis in healthcare innovation 

  • 26 April 2022
Academics

Communication students can now graduate with professional certifications  

  • 25 April 2022
Academics

New partnership program allows for dual MBA degrees 

  • 25 April 2022
Accolades Academics

Outstanding Senior: Sam Eddington 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 20 April 2022
Accolades Academics

Outstanding Senior: Kaedra Brenner 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 20 April 2022
Arts Campus Academics Community

Final concerts of the school year planned at PSU

  • 19 April 2022
Campus Academics Alumni Community

Alumni poets Joshua Davis and Allison Blevins to read at PSU 

  • 19 April 2022
Accolades Academics

Students’ winning time capsule headed to national conference 

  • 19 April 2022
Campus

Campus, community invited to celebration of Axe Library renovations

  • 19 April 2022
Accolades Alumni

Meritorious Achievement Award: Scott Bailey 

  • 18 April 2022
Accolades Alumni

Meritorious Achievement Award: Joe Harris 

  • 18 April 2022
Accolades Alumni

Meritorious Achievement Award: Michael Robbinson 

  • 18 April 2022
Community Academics

K-12 teachers eligible for robotics workshop, stipend, prize 

  • 15 April 2022
Academics Alumni

Groundbreaking held for simulation hospital 

  • 14 April 2022
Campus Academics

Groundbreaking ceremony planned for simulation hospital 

  • 12 April 2022
Campus Accolades

Teaching assistant chosen as Student Employee of the Year 

  • 12 April 2022
Academics Community Campus

Regents pick next president of Pittsburg State University 

  • 08 April 2022
Alumni Accolades

Three alumni chosen for Meritorious Achievement Award 

  • 06 April 2022
Community Arts Campus

Three free performing arts events planned  

  • 06 April 2022
Community Campus

Safehouse, Pittsburg State solidify partnership to provide services to victims of sexual and domestic assault

  • 05 April 2022
Academics Campus Arts Alumni

Two art grads combine forces for joint exhibit at PSU 

  • 05 April 2022
Accolades Campus Faculty and Staff

President Scott honored at retirement celebration 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 04 April 2022
Community

New wildlife camp aimed at middle school-aged youth 

  • 04 April 2022
Academics

Graduate classes in creative writing to be offered later in day with teachers in mind 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 01 April 2022
Arts Campus

Pitt State Theatre presents show that explores AIDS crisis 

  • 01 April 2022

March

Community Arts Academics

Department of English, PSU BSA to hold “Maya's Poetry Slam” 

  • 31 March 2022
Campus Community

Passion for sport leads to new student club and spot in national championship 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 30 March 2022
Academics Alumni Community

Alumnus helps business students prepare for professional world

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 30 March 2022
Academics

Study Abroad trips immerse PSU students in other cultures 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 30 March 2022
Arts Academics

Trumpet student wins chance to compete in National Trumpet Competition 

  • 29 March 2022
Academics

Latest equipment a draw for technology students 

  • 24 March 2022
Alumni Academics Accolades

Professor in School of Construction named national Outstanding Educator of the Year 

  • 24 March 2022
Community Academics

Expert to offer trainings in mobile hydraulic systems and hydrostatic drives 

  • 22 March 2022
Accolades Academics

PSU media production students win state awards  

  • 22 March 2022
Campus Arts Community Academics

Five concerts planned this week, next

  • 21 March 2022
Academics Arts Campus Community

Award-winning author Whitney Terrell to read at PSU 

  • 21 March 2022
Accolades Academics

PSU business students, advisor bring home wins from statewide competition 

  • 21 March 2022
Academics Accolades

PSU design students bring home gold, silver advertising awards

  • 10 March 2022
Academics

Nursing students share love of the program with high school students considering the career field    

  • 09 March 2022
People of Pitt State Academics Campus

Finnish exchange student chooses PSU for a second time 

  • By Gracie Ruble
  • 09 March 2022
Academics

PSU announces Honors College selections 

  • 08 March 2022
Campus Accolades Alumni

Apple Day 2022: A spotlight on winning students, staff, faculty, and alumni

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 08 March 2022
Alumni Accolades Academics

Plastics Engineering Technology graduate picked for Distinguished Service Award

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 07 March 2022
Alumni Accolades

Good Apple: Graduate finds meaning in career path and volunteering 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 07 March 2022
Alumni Accolades

Good Apple: Grad on track to earn PhD 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 07 March 2022
Covid-19

3-3-22 University reports one positive at health center 

  • 03 March 2022
Alumni Academics Community

As demand grows for developers, new degree and local partnership provide pipeline  

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 02 March 2022
Campus Faculty and Staff

Leadership PSU Class of 2022 

  • 02 March 2022
Community Academics Campus

University welcomes students from 14 partner institutions 

  • 02 March 2022

February

Alumni Campus Academics

Gorilla Giving Day set for March 7 

  • 28 February 2022
Covid-19

2-23-22 University reports one positive at health center 

  • 23 February 2022
Community Arts Academics

GIT team creates unique downtown installation 

  • 23 February 2022
Community Campus

Campus, community invited to experience the world at long-running International Food and Culture Fair 

  • 22 February 2022
Academics Alumni

Alumni in industry provide valuable equipment, materials to Plastics Engineering Technology program 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 22 February 2022
Covid-19

2-16-22 University reports one positive at health center 

  • 16 February 2022
Campus Alumni Community

Apple Day events planned to celebrate university’s history 

  • 16 February 2022
Accolades Alumni Community

PSU chooses U.S. Awards for annual partnership award 

  • 16 February 2022
Covid-19

2-9-22 University reports 30 positives at health center over two-week period 

  • 09 February 2022
Arts Community

Free tickets going fast for U.S. Air Force jazz ensemble concert 

  • 08 February 2022
Arts Campus Community

Pitt State Theatre to bring unique comedy-thriller to life  

  • 08 February 2022
Campus Arts Community

Broadway will return to Pittsburg on Feb. 20! 

  • 07 February 2022

January

Academics Alumni

Gorilla starts life-changing business for those with special needs 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 31 January 2022
Alumni

Two athletes important to Black history, PSU history part of new exhibit

  • 31 January 2022
Alumni

Grad's goal: hike nation’s three longest trails in 365 days 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 28 January 2022
Research

Scientists, farmers, extension agents to gather for unique workshop 

  • 27 January 2022
Covid-19

1-26-22 University reports 36 students in isolation, 50 positives at health center

  • 26 January 2022
Community Academics Arts

Art students contribute another mural to downtown Pittsburg 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 24 January 2022
Campus Alumni Arts

Two new exhibits by alumni open in Porter Hall

  • 21 January 2022
Arts Campus Community

Solo & Chamber Music Series continues this spring with top performers 

  • 20 January 2022
Campus

Black History Month activities planned for campus, community

  • 20 January 2022
Research Academics

Research center at PSU collaborates with KU, UD to find sustainable plastics solutions 

  • 20 January 2022
Alumni

From Carnie Smith Stadium to the NFL 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 19 January 2022
Alumni Lives Lived

Colleagues, students recall impact of former longtime nursing faculty member

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 18 January 2022
Academics

Industry reps become wood tech students for a week 

  • 14 January 2022
Campus

President Scott optimistic about Gov. Kelly’s budget proposal

  • Andra Stefanoni
  • 12 January 2022
Academics

World class competitors in automotive technology train at PSU 

  • By Andra Stefanoni
  • 12 January 2022
Campus

University reinstates mask mandate 

  • 11 January 2022
Community Academics Campus

International students prepare for new country, new semester 

  • 11 January 2022
Campus Community

MLK observance planned 

  • 11 January 2022
Community Arts Faculty and Staff

Art instructor leads Artists Against Hunger initiative planned for Jan. 22

  • 10 January 2022
Accolades Academics

Pittsburg State University recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Circle of Excellence Gold Chapter 

  • 07 January 2022
Academics

University announces Fall 2021 honor roll

  • 06 January 2022
Lives Lived

Former students, colleagues recall impact of Brad Cameron 

  • 03 January 2022