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Campus Academics People of Pitt State Accolades

October 23, 2026

Student broadcasters at Pitt State earn two national 1st place awards

Student broadcasters at Pittsburg State University earned national recognition this month, bringing home two first-place honors from the 2026 National Student Media Convention.

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Campus Accolades People of Pitt State Academics

October 23, 2026

Student broadcasters at Pitt State earn two national 1st place awards

Student broadcasters at Pittsburg State University earned national recognition this month, bringing home two first-place honors from the 2026 National Student Media Convention.

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Alumni Accolades

September 30, 2026

Pitt State announces recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award

The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year’s Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award: Derek H. Hoffine and Dr....

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Accolades Alumni

September 30, 2026

Pitt State announces recipients of 2026 GOLD Award

The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year’s GOLD (Gorillas of the Last Decade) Alumni Award: Courtney Winrow...

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Alumni Accolades

September 3, 2026

Pitt State announces 2026 Honorary Family

Long before Elementary Education major Hannah Allen enrolled as a student, the campus already felt like home. Her family, with three generations of graduates, was chosen as...

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Accolades Academics

June 18, 2026

Pitt State students earn national honors in FBLA competition

Students from Pittsburg State University earned top national recognition at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas this summer,...

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Academics Accolades

May 27, 2026

Pittsburg State University releases Spring honor roll

The list includes those who have received All-A Scholastic Honors and Dean's Scholastic Honors.

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Alumni Accolades Academics

May 15, 2026

College of Education awards two alumni, two stand-out students with top awards

The College of Education at Pittsburg State University has honored two rising star educators with its annual Outstanding Educator Award, as well as two stand-out students for...

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Faculty and Staff Accolades Academics

May 13, 2026

Faculty Accolades: Spring 2026

Faculty are experts in their disciplines who regularly take part in service, leadership, and creative activity, and earn state, regional, and national accolades.

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Accolades Faculty and Staff Campus Academics

May 8, 2026

Pittsburg State University recognized for Online MBA in International Business

Pittsburg State University has been recognized by OnlineMasters.com in its 2026 rankings, earning distinction for the Online MBA in International Business program.

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Accolades Academics

May 6, 2026

Prestigious honor society inducts Pitt State students, university leaders

Twenty-eight Pitt State students, along with the president and provost, were inducted this spring into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective...

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Accolades People of Pitt State Academics Community Campus

May 6, 2026

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Taylor Phalen

Biology student Taylor Phalen turned early experiences caring for loved ones into a passion for medicine, which she has advanced through hands-on clinical work and leadership at...

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Alumni Athletics Campus Accolades

May 1, 2026

Legendary coach honored with naming of new outdoor track and field facility

Pittsburg State University officially named and dedicated its new outdoor track and field facility in a ceremony Friday evening, honoring one of the most accomplished and...

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Campus Academics Community People of Pitt State Accolades

April 30, 2026

It’s time to celebrate: Meet 15 Pitt State graduates

When Commencement arrives, there will be 1,112 reasons to celebrate! Pitt State will award 765 undergraduate degrees and 347 graduate degrees to students who represent many...

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Community Academics Campus Accolades

April 29, 2026

More than 1,100 students set to graduate from Pitt State

Pittsburg State University will recognize the accomplishments of 1,112 graduating students when degrees are conferred in Spring Commencement ceremonies May 15-16.

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Research Academics Community Accolades Campus

April 23, 2026

Student research projects showcased at Capitol in Topeka

Each year, more than 100 students at Pittsburg State University work in labs, conduct surveys, and test materials as they conduct research alongside faculty to solve real-world...

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People of Pitt State Accolades Campus Arts

April 15, 2026

Media Production students earn awards at state broadcasting competition

Eight Pittsburg State University Media Production students swept this year’s Kansas Association of Broadcaster’s competition, bringing home eight awards in seven...

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Campus Accolades

April 14, 2026

Pitt State announces Student Employee and Supervisor of the Year

As National Student Employment Week gets underway, we congratulate our Student Employee of the Year, Kate Tyree, as well as finalists, supervisors, and our Faculty Career Champion!

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Campus Academics Accolades

April 13, 2026

Outstanding Senior Award recipients and finalists

Pittsburg State University has chosen two exceptional graduating seniors, Austin Parrish and Taylor Phalen, as recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Senior Award.

Academics Accolades

April 13, 2026

Outstanding Graduate Student Award recipients and finalists

New this year, Pittsburg State University has chosen three exceptional graduating graduate students, Lourdes Alvarez, Rylee Croft, and Frida Herrera, as recipients of the 2026...

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Faculty and Staff Accolades

April 1, 2026

Students choose Outstanding Staff Award recipients

Students have announced their selections for the Outstanding Staff Award and will honor the three recipients at a celebration April 7 as part of GoPitt!Week.

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Academics Faculty and Staff Accolades

April 1, 2026

Students choose Outstanding Faculty Award recipients

Students have announced their selections for the Outstanding Faculty Award and will honor the three recipients at a celebration April 7 as part of GoPitt!Week.

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Accolades Community Campus

March 25, 2026

Pitt State's first IDEA Fest celebrates student entrepreneurship

An inaugural entrepreneurship showcase designed to spotlight the innovation and ambition of students at Pittsburg State University drew a whopping 40 student registrations and a...

Accolades Academics Research People of Pitt State

March 13, 2026

Pitt State Biology student wins first place at statewide biomedical research showcase

In just his second year at Pittsburg State University, a Biology major already has earned statewide accolades for his research that brings together chemistry, biomaterials,...

Accolades Faculty and Staff

March 12, 2026

Faculty accolades: Winter 2026

Pittsburg State University faculty are experts in their disciplines who regularly take part in service, leadership, and creative activity, and often earn state, regional, and...

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