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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.

Two students announce the game from a press box in the stadium

Academics People of Pitt State Arts Community Campus

October 23, 2026

Student-led sports broadcasts give Pitt State grads head start in industry

Hours before kickoff or tipoff, while most fans are just beginning to think about the game, students in Pittsburg State University's Communication Department already are at...

Students stand on set and behind camera infront of a green screen

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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Faculty and Staff People of Pitt State Community Campus

October 21, 2026

Pitt State students, employees to face off in Gorilla Nation Showdown inspired by Family Feud

For the first time, Pittsburg State University students and employees will go head-to-head in a live game show designed to test their Gorilla pride, knowledge, and teamwork.

A group of seven students wearing hard hats standing outside of a campus building

Campus Academics

October 14, 2026

Construction Management seniors to build stage on the Oval

A team of seven seniors in Pittsburg State University’s Construction Management program will leave a lasting mark on campus as they build an outdoor stage designed for...

two students ride in a car in the 2025 Homecoming parade. They are wearing sashes and crowns and are waving.

Campus

October 8, 2026

Pitt State announces 2026 Homecoming Royalty candidates

The field has been narrowed for this year’s Homecoming Royalty competition at Pittsburg State University, with 12 students representing a variety of organizations having...

the Pitt State Pride of the Plains Marching Band marches down Broadway in the 2025 Homecoming Parade

Community Alumni Campus

October 7, 2026

Homecoming 2026 offers full week of fun

Homecoming 2026 offers activities for students, alumni, employees, and the community. This year's theme: “Gorillas Go West.”

Campus Arts Community

September 30, 2026

Pitt State Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical play “Peter and the Starcatcher”

Before an island named Neverland, a ticking crocodile, or a pirate captain with a hook, there were two trunks, two ships, and some magical dust known as starstuff that would be...

all of the students pose for a photo on the football field

Campus Academics

September 30, 2026

Freshman enrollment remains a driver at Pittsburg State University

Freshman enrollment at Pittsburg State University continues its six-year climb — this time with a 7.4 percent leap over 2025.

large atrium in new building with staircase and people gathered

Academics Campus Research Community Alumni

September 24, 2026

Pitt State students to tackle complex challenges at Wicked Problems Forum 2026

A unique new interactive student trade show is designed to connect community members, business leaders, and students for a public dialogue about messy, real-world issues. The...

A man in lab gear tinkers with a machine

Research Campus Academics

September 23, 2026

University showcases role as regional engine on Southeast Kansas Bio-Technology Tour

When leaders from the private and public sectors gathered for the Southeast Kansas Bio-Technology Tour, the stop at Pittsburg State University offered a powerful illustration of...

A student works at a laptop in a media production studio, with a video camera and audio mixer on the table and acoustic foam panels on the wall behind them.

Campus Academics

September 18, 2026

New interdisciplinary creative studio to open in Grubbs Hall

Two events — one honoring the past and one looking to the future — will be celebrated in Grubbs Hall on Friday, Sept. 25, and campus and community are invited to...

The outside of the new Heckert Wells building

Academics Campus

September 9, 2026

$53 million renovation campaign to focus on upgraded science buildings at Pitt State

A comprehensive capital campaign will include the renovation and modernization of two adjoining science buildings, Heckert‑Wells Hall and Yates Hall, representing a $53...

Gorilla statue in gorilla village in the fall with festive colored leaved behind it.

People of Pitt State Academics Alumni Faculty and Staff Campus

September 4, 2026

Pitt State announces new leadership appointments across campus

Pittsburg State University has announced several new leaders to key roles across campus, reflecting the university's continued commitment to student success, academic...

A women works with children in a classroom setting

Campus Faculty and Staff Academics

September 2, 2026

Former commissioner named interim dean of Pitt State's College of Education

Longtime educator and former Kansas Commissioner of Education Randy Watson will take on the role of the interim dean of Pittsburg State University’s College of Education...

Students gather sticks into trash bags in someones yard

Campus Community

September 2, 2026

Gorilla Action connects students with volunteer opportunities

A new initiative at Pittsburg State University is designed to strengthen connections between students seeking volunteer opportunities and community organizations in need of...

Students work as professors talk and work with them

Community Academics Campus

August 26, 2026

New camp designed for future educators was a hit; planning already underway for next year

A new summer camp designed to introduce high school students to careers in education proved so successful this summer that organizers already are planning for an expanded...

Members of the family pose on the field with Pitt State staff members holding awards on the football field

Alumni Athletics Community Campus

August 24, 2026

Pitt State plans activities for Family Day

Pittsburg State University will welcome families, supporters, and friends to campus for Family Day 2026 on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a variety of activities designed to celebrate...

A wide angle shot of a short bus, wrapped in red and yellow with the split face

Community Faculty and Staff Campus

August 21, 2026

Pitt State launches new Gus Bus routes in partnership with SEK-CAP

A partnership between Pittsburg State University and the Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP) is providing a convenient transportation option between campus and...

A mom takes a cell phone shot of gus the gorilla posed up with a father holding a baby, and a son on the other side

Community Campus Athletics

August 21, 2026

Pittsburg, Pitt State gear up for annual Paint the Town Red Week

For the 21st year, Pittsburg will once again be awash in crimson and gold as the community prepares for Paint the Town Red Week, kicking off Monday, Aug. 24 and running through...

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Campus Arts Community

August 21, 2026

University Art Department hosts fall exhibits

The first two art exhibits this season at Pittsburg State University are by professional artists Amanda Lilleston and Lauren Reese.

overman student center exterior with students walking by

Campus

August 14, 2026

Pittsburg State University partners with Sodexo to enhance campus dining ahead of fall semester

Sodexo and Pittsburg State University are launching a new partnership designed to elevate the campus dining experience with innovative concepts, expanded choices, and solutions...

students and faculty standing on stairs inside new Kelce College of Business

Campus Academics Community

August 11, 2026

Pitt State and community celebrate opening of new Kelce College of Business, reimagined Besse Hotel

Two ribbon cuttings on Tuesday celebrated a transformational milestone for campus and community with the dedication of the new home of the Kelce College of Business and the...

the lobby of a large building showing a staircase, soaring ceilings, and glass fronted offices as well as a seating area

Academics Community Gorilla Rising Campus

July 16, 2026

Ribbon cutting, tours planned to celebrate completion of Kelce College of Business building and Besse Hotel renovation

Pittsburg State University and the community will celebrate the completion of two transformative projects with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and self-guided...

Campus Alumni

June 24, 2026

Alumni-led company with deep Gorilla roots to take on university landscaping

The grounds of Pittsburg State University are about to get some TLC, thanks to an alumni-led company founded by its owner while he was a student on campus.

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