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Pitt State is located in Pittsburg, Kansas — a thriving, innovative community of makers, dreamers, and people known for working together to get things done. Gorilla statues are in lawns and in front of businesses. The splitface logo is on banners, windows, and license plates. Big-city amenities blend with the charm and pace of a small town. Once you visit, you'll want to return. And, like many, you might want to stay.

Recent Stories

Community Campus Arts

Pitt State Theatre presents Peter Shaffer’s chaotic farce Black Comedy

  • 03 April 2026
Academics Community

Social Work students turn learning into community impact 

  • 31 March 2026
Athletics Arts Campus Community

Students give back to the community through service

  • 30 March 2026
People of Pitt State Community Photo Galleries

Student launches culinary business with help from fellow Gorilla, SBDC

  • 30 March 2026
Campus Arts Community Academics

Pitt State presents full month of performing and fine arts experiences

  • 26 March 2026
Accolades Campus Community

Pitt State's first IDEA Fest celebrates student entrepreneurship

  • 25 March 2026
Academics Campus Community

Students interested in sales have expanded options at Pitt State

  • 13 March 2026
Alumni Community Academics

Women@Work luncheon to feature DePrice Taylor as keynote

  • 11 March 2026
Campus Community Faculty and Staff

3rd Annual GoPitt! Week activities planned

  • 11 March 2026
Community Academics

Student project secures funding for Wesley House 

  • 09 March 2026
Community Arts Campus

Pitt State presents month of diverse performances

  • 02 March 2026
Academics Community

Workshops will equip current, future supervisors with leadership skills 

  • 19 February 2026
Campus Academics Alumni Arts Athletics Community

Youth have options for learning and fun at Pitt State summer camps

  • 19 February 2026
Academics Community Campus

Pitt State students get help prepping for job market

  • 18 February 2026
Community Arts People of Pitt State Campus

Pitt State students to bring their cultures alive in International Showcase

  • By Kaylee Dillow, student communication intern
  • 11 February 2026
Arts Community

Pitt State Theatre presents “Endgame”

  • 09 February 2026
Campus Gorilla Rising Academics Community

New construction and historic renovation will improve accessibility

  • 04 February 2026
Community Arts

Featured artist announced for 52nd Annual Pitt State Jazz Festival

  • 29 January 2026
Arts Community Campus

Pitt State planning February performances across campus

  • 21 January 2026
Arts Community

Exhibits planned at Pitt State this spring

  • 21 January 2026
Community Academics

Judges sought for new event focused on student innovation and entrepreneurship 

  • 16 January 2026
Academics Community

Computer Science majors partner with Miners Hall Museum to bring local history into the digital age 

  • 10 December 2025
People of Pitt State Academics Community

Pitt State Social Work students give back

  • 05 December 2025
Academics People of Pitt State Community

Two Pitt State students turn classroom skills into thriving businesses

  • 03 December 2025
Community Campus

Pitt State projects and campus improvements making progress

  • 01 December 2025

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